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=== Passenger Lists === | === Passenger Lists === | ||
Most Danish emigrants left through the port of København (Copenhagen). The departure records from this port are called passenger lists. These lists begin in 1869. The information in them varies over time, but it usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, and destinations. Relationships and last residence or birthplace may also be given. | Most Danish emigrants left through the port of København (Copenhagen). (See also FamilySearch: [[Copenhagen:_Emigration_and_Immigration|Copenhagen: Emigration and Immigration]]. )The departure records from this port are called passenger lists. These lists begin in 1869. The information in them varies over time, but it usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, and destinations. Relationships and last residence or birthplace may also be given. | ||
The original records of Copenhagen can be found at the national archive. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of these records dating from 1869 to 1911. You can also search the Copenhagen Emigration Records through:http://www.emiarch.dk/home.php3?l=en. | The original records of Copenhagen can be found at the national archive. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of these records dating from 1869 to 1911. You can also search the Copenhagen Emigration Records through:http://www.emiarch.dk/home.php3?l=en. | ||
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You will find microform copies of the original Copenhagen emigration records by doing a Place search of the Family History Library Catalog under DENMARK - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION. | You will find microform copies of the original Copenhagen emigration records by doing a Place search of the Family History Library Catalog under DENMARK - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION. | ||
The Copenhagen emigration records are divided into direct and indirect emigration. If, after leaving Copenhagen, a ship travelled directly to its destination, the emigration was called direct emigration. If the ship stopped at least once at another port before arriving at its destination, the emigration was indirect emigration. The passenger lists are listed by year, and then alphabetically (almost) by surname. | The Copenhagen emigration records are divided into direct and indirect emigration. If, after leaving Copenhagen, a ship travelled directly to its destination, the emigration was called direct emigration. If the ship stopped at least once at another port before arriving at its destination, the emigration was indirect emigration. The passenger lists are listed by year, and then alphabetically (almost) by surname. | ||
A special list of Latter-day Saint emigrants for the years 1872-1894 appears on FHL film number 040,994. | A special list of Latter-day Saint emigrants for the years 1872-1894 appears on FHL film number 040,994. | ||
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Another good source of information about Danish emigration is the Danish Emigration Archives, located in Aalborg, Denmark. This archive has copies of the original emigration lists and other information about Danish emigrants. Inquiries are welcomed. Their address is— | Another good source of information about Danish emigration is the Danish Emigration Archives, located in Aalborg, Denmark. This archive has copies of the original emigration lists and other information about Danish emigrants. Inquiries are welcomed. Their address is— | ||
The Danish Emigration Archives<br>Udvandrearkivet<br>Arkivstræde 1<br>P.O. Box 1353<br>9100 Aalborg<br>Denmark | The Danish Emigration Archives<br>Udvandrearkivet<br>Arkivstræde 1<br>P.O. Box 1353<br>9100 Aalborg<br>Denmark | ||
Email: emiarch@emiarch.dk | Email: emiarch@emiarch.dk | ||
Internet: http://www.emiarch.dk/adr.php3?l=en | Internet: http://www.emiarch.dk/adr.php3?l=en | ||
It is a good idea to include a self-addressed envelope and several international postage coupons with your request. | It is a good idea to include a self-addressed envelope and several international postage coupons with your request. | ||
=== United States === | === United States === | ||