Denmark Census, 1834 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Denmark

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
This collection is an enumeration of all persons in the Kingdom of Denmark on 18 February 1834. If you had an ancestor living in Denmark at this time you should check this census to see where they were living, information about their age, occupation and other members of the family or household.

What is in This Collection?
This is an every-name index to the 1834 census of Denmark. This index was created by MyHeritage from images provided by the National Archives of Denmark. The National Archives of Denmark has cataloged this census with Rentekammeret, Danske Afdeling, Dansk-Norsk Tabelkontor (Treasury Department, Danish Division, Danish-Norwegian Statistical Office) as the responsible government office. More information about the records created by this office can be found at the National Archives of Denmark's online catalog, Daisy.

This census was taken for the countries of Denmark, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and the Danish West Indies. This publication is only for Denmark. The enumeration for Denmark was divided into three sections: Copenhagen city, other cities, and rural areas.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Danish and German. For help reading these records see the following:
 * Denmark Handwriting
 * Danish Genealogical Word List
 * Denmark Language and Languages
 * German Genealogical Word List
 * German Language and Languages
 * Germany Handwriting

What Can These Records Tell Me?
This census forms contain the following information.

Collection Content
For additional details about these records and help using them see Denmark, Censuses - FamilySearch Historical Records

Digital Folder Number List
This collection contains a digital browse. Only the DGS numbers are displayed. The following list shows the contents of each of the DGS numbers.

How Do I Search This Collection?
You can search the index or view the images. Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person you are looking for
 * The parish where the person lived

View the Images
To view images in this collection:
 * 1) Look at the Digital Folder Number List section to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
 * 2) Go to the Browse Page
 * 3) Select the Film number to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
 * Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing this Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
 * Use the information to locate the individual in church records, if appropriate

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * Consult the Denmark Record Finder to find other records
 * Consider alternate spellings for names, such as Peder for Peter, and Maria for Maren
 * Law regarding surnames were not fully in effect at this time, so the person may be recorded with or without a patronymic surname
 * People enjoyed a higher level of personal mobility in Denmark than in other countries due to the easier terrain and a well-developed system of roads
 * When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
 * Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name.
 * Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches
 * Search the records of nearby parishes. While it was uncommon for an individual in this period to move more than about 20 miles from their place of birth, smaller relocations were not uncommon
 * Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible
 * Consult the Denmark Record Finder to find other records

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Denmark.
 * Denmark Guided Research
 * Denmark Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing this Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.