Denmark, København, København, Hospital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Denmark Copenhagen



Title in the Language of the Record
Danmark, København, København, Hospital Protokoller, 1861-1916

Record Description
The collection consists of hospital records for the city of Copenhagen for the years 1861 to 1916.

Record Content
The information varies by record. You may find any of the following:


 * Name of the patient
 * Admission and release dates
 * Nature of hospital stay
 * Residence
 * Age
 * Remarks

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know


 * Name of patient
 * Identifying information such as age and date admitted

Search the Collection
To search the collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Archive" ⇒Select the appropriate "Series and title" ⇒Select the appropriate "Volume and year" which takes you to the images.

Look at each 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. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Language Help
These records are in Danish. For help reading the records see the wiki articles:


 * Danish Word List
 * Denmark Language and Languages

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Search the records of nearby localities.

Related Websites

 * Danish Genealogy Records
 * Denmark Genealogy Links

Related Wiki Articles

 * Denmark
 * Denmark Civil Registration
 * Denmark Birth, Marriage, and Death Search Strategies 1467 - Present
 * Denmark, Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Denmark Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Denmark Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Denmark Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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