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[Denmark, Censuses (FamilySearch Historical Records)]

Record Description
This collection will include census records from 1787-1911. The images will be published as separate collections.

Record Content
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[Record Type] may contain the following information: Census

Danish Census Records may contain the following information:


 * Names of all members of the household
 * Age
 * Male or Female
 * Occupation
 * Relationship to head of household
 * Marital status
 * Religion
 * Birthplace (county and parish)
 * Residence

How to Use the Record
Explain what type of information this section includes; that is, what subtopics you include. This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found.

Censuses usually have information about age, occupation, civil status and people living in a household. The first census in Denmark with genealogical information was taken during the summer of 1787 but is not a complete record. The next census was taken in 1801, and then again in 1834. Beginning in 1840, a census was taken every five years until 1860. After 1860, the census was taken every ten years until the end of the century. Beginning in 1901, censuses were again taken every five years. Information is listed by county boundaries as they existed before 1970.

Finding your ancestors' family in the census records of a large city can be time consuming. It is helpful to know the street address. Beginning in 1870, the census is arranged alphabetically by street for the large cities in Denmark. Sometimes you can find the street address in the church records at the time of a birth, marriage, or death in the family. Other sources for street address are business directories; civil certificates of birth, marriage, or death; probate records; or court records.

To find census records in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place search under—

DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS

You will find the parishes listed in the order they appear on the microfilm. Modify what the user needs to know in order to search the collection. The information here should be collection specific and may also be in bullet form. When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated [event] year, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
When you find your family in one census, be sure to search that same location in the earlier and later census records for additional family members. Include the following paragraph for collections searchable by index. To search by index: Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

Include the following paragraph for collections with images available for browsing. To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "…" category ⇒Select the “…" category which takes you to the images

⇒ Select the 'Archive (Author)' category ⇒ Select the 'Series and title' category ⇒ Select the 'Volume and year' category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Include this section if the records are not in English.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Danish. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:
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 * [if available, include the BYU Script Tutorial for the language (see script.byu.edu)]

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Using the Information
Examples of what to put in this section:
 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the soldier's age and location of the military unit to find his family in census, church, and land records.
 * Use the county code and the certificate number to obtain a copy of the original death certificate from the county.

Census records less than sixty-five years old are not part of this collection since they are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. It can be found online at Danish Government Census Records. The government will make limited searches in the 1920 and 1925 censuses.

Tips to Keep in Mind
When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:


 * Accept the ages with caution.
 * Women are usually listed by their maiden surnames.
 * Given names may not always be spelled exactly the same or be as complete as those recorded in vital records.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Information may be incorrect.
 * Spelling for names and places varies.
 * When you find your family in one census, be sure to search that same location in the earlier and later census records for additional family members.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * Continue to search the census records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in a nearby household.
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the surrounding area if you do not find a family at the expected address.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. In addition local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby parishes or counties.
 * Search the farm books by parish for a listing of families occupying the farms including information on marriages, immigration, children, spouses.

General Information about These Records
Examples of what to put in this section:
 * Physical description or format of the original material
 * History of the record
 * Why the record was created
 * Reliability of the information in the record
 * Percentage of the population covered in the record
 * Preservation quality of the record

Related Websites
Danish Government Census Records Index to Danish Government Census Records

Related Wiki Articles
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