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==Immigration== | ==Immigration== | ||
*''19th Century (Industrial Revolution):'' Immigration of workers (primarily German and Swedish) for large construction projects (railroads, dikes, Copenhagen fortification). Simultaneous mass emigration from Denmark to non-European nations. | |||
*''Early 20th Century:'' Continued emigration, though likely impacted by the World Wars. Influx of refugees (Russian after 1917 Revolution, German 1933-1940, Hungarian after 1956 Revolution). | |||
*''1960s - Early 1970s:'' Increased immigration due to economic growth and labor demand. "Guest worker" programs brought many immigrants from Turkey, Yugoslavia, and Pakistan.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Immigration to Denmark," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_Denmark, accessed 3 Feb 2025.</ref> | |||
*See [[Immigration to Denmark]] for more information. | *See [[Immigration to Denmark]] for more information. | ||
===Information Recorded in the Records=== | ===Information Recorded in the Records=== | ||
==Emigration== | ==Emigration== | ||
In the 19th century, many Danes emigrated to the United States, Canada, and Australia, driven by economic hardship. This trend continued into the early 20th century, although it slowed somewhat during WWI and WWII. | In the 19th century, many Danes emigrated to the United States, Canada, and Australia, driven by economic hardship. This trend continued into the early 20th century, although it slowed somewhat during WWI and WWII. | ||
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