Denmark, Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916
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Denmark
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Flag of Denmark
Map of Denmark, 1793-1970
Map of Denmark, 1793-1970
Location of Denmark
Location of Denmark
Record Description
Record Type Marriages
Collection years: 1635-1916
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This is an index to marriages in Denmark for the years 1635 to 1916. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

These records include the following information:

  • The names of the bride and groom
  • Date and place of marriage

The records may also include:

  • Birth dates and ages
  • The names of the parents

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the marriage

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

When you have located your ancestor’s marriage record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records
  • Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records
  • Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment or military records
  • The name of the officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. However, ministers may have reported marriages performed in other counties

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Consult the Denmark Record Finder to find other records
  • Look for variant spellings of the surnames
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Denmark.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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