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| Church records are probably one of the most vital records to use in Copenhagen Research. With Christening, Marriage and Burial records, entire families can be reconstructed and generations connected.<br>
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| == Background ==
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| Up until the 20th century, nearly everyone belonged to a church, resulting in records for each individual. For centuries, the only recognized church in Denmark was the Danish Lutheran Church (''Den Danske Folkekirke''); however, beginning in the mid-1800s more and more churches were accepted by the Danish government.<br>
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| == Many Denominations ==
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| Throughout Denmark's history, the Danish Lutheran Church has been the largest denomination.
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| -Den Danske Folkekirke (1617)
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| -Roman Catholic (1647)
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| -French Reformed Church (1685)
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| -German Reformed Church (1686)
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| -Anglican (1835)
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| -Methodist (1846)
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| -Latter-day Saint (1850)
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| -Baptist
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| -Jewish
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| == Tips ==
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| == Access ==
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Denmark]] [[Category:Copenhagen]]
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