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Searching Census Records. When searching the census records of [[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]], it is important to remember the following:


*Accept the ages with caution.
*Women are usually listed by their maiden surnames (until the late 1800's, depending on the individual).
*By the late 1800's some families started using a "family" surname. This name might be the last name of the head of household, or even the head of households father.
*Given names may not always be spelled exactly the same or be as complete as those recorded in vital records.
*Information may be incorrect.
*Spelling for names and places varies.
*Pay attention to the occupations.


Search the surrounding area if you do not find a family at the expected address.
[[Category: Denmark]]
 
When you find your family in one census, be sure to search that same location in the earlier and later census records for additional family members.
 
[[Category:Denmark|Census]][[Category:Denmark Research Strategies]]

Revision as of 08:35, 8 May 2008