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Knowing an ancestor's occupation can help you distinguish him from other individuals with the same name. In addition, the records associated with his occupation could provide information about his life and family.  
Knowing an ancestor's occupation can help you distinguish him from other individuals with the same name. In addition, the records associated with his occupation could provide information about his life and family.  


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==Online Resources==
*'''1701-1839''' [http://skippere.dk/?page=search_skipper Danish Skppers and Officers] at skippere.dk - index


=== Common Danish Occupations  ===
=== Common Danish Occupations  ===


'''A'''
'''For another alphabetized list of occupations, with their English translations, see [http://www.folketimidten.dk/gb.htm http://www.folketimidten.dk/gb.htm].'''<br>
Adjudant- assistant to a senior officer in the military<br>Advokat- attorney<br>Aftægtsfolk- retired people<br>Aftægtskone- retired woman<br>Aftægtsmand- retired man<br>Agent- agent<br>Amtmand- chief county administrator<br>Amtsforratter- county commissioner<br>
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'''For information on tenant farmers in Denmark, see [[Tenant Farmers in Denmark (Fæstebønder)|this article]].'''


'''B'''
====A====


Birchedomer, Birkedommer- birke judge<br>Boelsmand- farmer<br>Bonde- farmer <br>Borgmester- Mayor<br>
Adel- nobility<br>
Adelig- noble<br>
Adelsmand- nobleman<br>
Adjudant- assistant to a senior officer in the military<br>
Advokat- attorney<br>
Aftægtsfolk- [[Pensioner in Denmark|retired people]]<br>
Aftægtskone- [[Pensioner in Denmark|retired woman]]<br>
Aftægtsmand- [[Pensioner in Denmark|retired man]]<br>
Agent- agent<br>
Almisse- alms, [[Poor in Denmark|welfare]]<br>
Almisselem- pauper, [[Poor in Denmark|welfare recipient]]<br>
Amme - nurse<br>
Amtmand- chief county administrator<br>
Amtsforratter- county commissioner<br>
Apoteker- pharmacist<br>
Arbejder- worker<br>
Arbejdsmand- worker, laborer<br>
Arvinger- heirs<br>
Avlskarl - the chief/most superior of men on a farm<ref>"Avlskarl", Ordbog over det Danske Sprog, https://ordnet.dk/ods/ordbog?query=avlskarl, accessed 7 Jan 2025.</ref><br>


'''C'''
====B====


Bager- baker<br>
Behersker- ruler, lord, master<br>
Besidder- owner<br>
Bestilling- occupation<br>
Betjent- policeman<br>
Betler, tigger- [[Poor in Denmark|beggar]]<br>
Beværter- innkeeper<br>
Birchedomer, Birkedommer- birke judge<br>
Blikkenslager- tinsmith<br>
Boelsmand- farmer, usually holds 4-6 pigs over a summer<br>
Bogbinder - book binder<br>
Boghandler - book seller<br>
Bogholder- bookkeeper, accountant<br>
Bonde- farmer <br>
Borger- citizen<br>
Borgmester- Mayor<br>
Brygmester- brewer<br>
Brændehugger- woodcutter<br>
Brændevinsbrænder- distiller of spirits<br>
Buntmager - furrier<br>
Bydreng- delivery boy<br>
Bygmester- builder<br>
Bypige- delivery girl<br>
Bødker- cooper<br>
Børstenbinder- brush-maker<br>
Bøssemager- gunsmith<br>
Baadebygger- shipbuilder<br>
Baadsmand- boatswain, bosun<br>


====C====


'''D'''
Chauffør- chauffeur/driver


Dommer- judge<br>Dreier, drejer- turner (wood or ceramic)<br>Dreier-keramisk- ceramic thrower<br>Dronning- queen<br>
<br>


'''E'''
====D====


Daglejer- day worker<br>
Degn- parish clerk, deacon<br>
Degnen- the parish clerk, deacon<br>
Detaillist - retailer<br>
Discipel- pupil<br>
Dommer- judge<br>
Drager- porter, carrier<br>
Dragon- a dragoon (a member of a military unit composed of heavily armed mounted troops)<br>
Dreier, drejer- turner (wood or ceramic)<br>
Dreier-keramisk- ceramic thrower<br>
Dronning- queen<br>


====E====


'''F'''
Ejer- owner<br>
Ekviperingshandler - boutiques/clothing handler<br>
Emigrant- emigrant<br>
Enk. = enke, enkekone- widow<br>
Enkem. = enkemand- widower<br>


Farver- color dyer<br>Foged- bailiff, official<br>Forladefoged- baliff of the manor <br>
====F====


Forvalter- administrator, agent, manager<br>Fourer- quartermaster<br>Frisør- hairdresser<br>Fuldmægtig- attorney, advocate, head clerk<br>Fyrmester- lighthouse keeper<br>Fæstebonde- copyholder, leaseholder, farmer<br>Fæstegårdmand- copyholder, leaseholder, farmer<br>Fæstebonde, -mand- leaseholder on a farm <br>Fæster- person who is leasing<br>Fårehyrde- shepherd<br>
Fabriksarbejder- factory worker<br>
Fange- prisoner<br>
Farver- color dyer<br>
Fattig- [[Poor in Denmark|poor]], indigent<br>
Fattiglem- pauper<br>
Feltskærer- barber-surgeon
Fiskehandler- fishdealer<br>
Fisker- fisherman<br>
Foged- bailiff, official, sheriff<br>
Forbryder- criminal<br>
Forhandler- dealer<br>
Forladefoged- baliff of the manor <br>
Formynder- guardian<br>
Forpagter- lessee, tenant<br>
Forvalter- administrator, agent, manager<br>
Fourer- quartermaster sergeant<br>
Frille- mistress, concubine<br>
Frimand- freeholder<br>
Frisør- hairdresser<br>
Frøken- miss., not a peasant woman<br>
Fuldmægtig- attorney, advocate, head clerk<br>
Fyrbøder - stoker/fireman<br>
Fyrmester- lighthouse keeper<br>
Fæstebonde- copyholder, leaseholder, farmer<br>
Fæstegårdmand- copyholder, leaseholder, farmer<br>
Fæstebonde, -mand- leaseholder on a farm <br>
Fæster- person who is leasing<br>
Fårehyrde- shepherd<br>


'''G'''
====G====


Gaardmand- farmer<br>Gesandt- minister<br>Gevær soldat- rifle soldier<br>Graverkarl- grave digger<br>Grenader- infantryman<br>Grevinde- countess<br>Grosserer- merchant<br>Grovsmed- blacksmith<br>Grubearbejder- miner<br>Gårdbruger, gaardbruger- farm owner<br>
Gaardmand- farmer<br>
Garde- guard<br>
Gartner- gardener<br>
Garver- tanner<br>
Gaardbeboer- people living on a farmejstlig<br>
Gejstlig- ecclesiastical<br>
Gesandt- minister<br>
Gevær soldat- rifle soldier<br>
Gjørtlemager- brazier, castings maker<br>
Glarmester- glazier<br>
Godsejer- estate owner<br>
Graverkarl- grave digger<br>
Gravør- engraver<br>
Grenader- infantryman<br>
Greve- count (nobility)<br>
Grevinde- countess<br>
Grosserer- merchant<br>
Grovsmed- blacksmith<br>
Grubearbejder- miner<br>
Grønthandler- greengrocer<br>
Guldsmed- goldsmith<br>
Gæstgiver- innkeeper<br>
Gaardbeboer- people living on a farm<br>
Gårdbruger, gaardbruger- farm owner<br>
Gårdejer, gaardejer- farm owner<br>
Gårdfæster, gaardfæster- leaseholder, [[Tenant Farmers in Denmark (Fæstebønder)|tenant]]<br>
Gårdmand, gaardmand- farmer<br>
Gørtler- brazier<br>


Gårdejer, gaardejer- farm owner<br>Gårdfæster, gaardfæster- leaseholder, tenant<br>Gårdmand, gaardmand- farmer<br>
====H====


'''H'''
Handelsmand- merchant, trader, salesman<br>
Handler- merchant<br>
Handelsbetjent- shop assistant<br>
Handskemager- glove maker<br>
Hattemager- hatmaker<br>
Herremand- lord of the manor<br>
Herskabskusk- coachman<br>
Herskerinde- mistress<br>
Hestehandler- horse dealer<br>
Hjulmand- wheelwright<br>
Hovedbogholder- chief accountant<br>
Hovmester- butler<br>
Hugaf- old soldier<br>
Hugger- sculptor<br>
Husar, hussar- cavalryman<br>
Husbonde- husband, head of house<br>
Husejer- owner of house<br>
Husfader- head of the household<br>
Husfolk- small farmers, about a couple<br>
Husholderske- housekeeper<br>
Husmand- cottager, small farmer<br>
Husmand med Jord- cottager with land<br>
Husmoder, huusmoder- wife, homemaker<br>
Hyrde- herdsman, shepherd<br>
Højædle og velbaarne- noble and welborn<br>
Høker- small shop keeper <br>
Håndensarbejdere- manuel workers<br>


Handelsmand- merchant<br>Handler- merchant<br>
====I====
Incassator - collector, collecting money on another's behalf <br>
Inderste- tenant, renter<br>
Indsidder- tenant, renter<br>
Indvandrer- immigrant<br>
Inkassator - collector, collecting money on another's behalf <br>


Husmand- cottager, small farmer<br>
====J====


Husmoder, huusmoder- wife, homemaker<br>Hussar- cavalryman<br>Hyrde- herdsman, shepherd<br>Høker- small shop keeper <br>Håndensarbejdere- manuel workers<br>
Jomfru- maiden, miss., not a peasant woman, virgin<br>
Jordløs husmand- landless cottager<br>
Jordmoder- midwife<br>
Jurist- lawyer<br>
Jæger- hunter<br>


'''I'''
====K====


Inderste- tenant, renter<br>Indsidder- tenant, renter<br>
Kaadbo - like a boelsmand, but will only hold 1-2 pigs over a summer<br>
Kammerjomfru- lady’s chambermaid<br>
Kammerpige- lady’s chambermaid<br>
Karetmager- coach builder<br>
Karl- youth, farmhand<br>
Kioskbud- convenience store messenger/errand runner<br>
Kirkeværge- church warden<br>
Kleinsmed- locksmith<br>
Klerk- clergyman, clerk<br>
Klokker- clock, bell, bell ringer<br>
Koffardiskib- merchantman<br>
Kommis- shop assistant, clerk<br>
Kommunemand- city official<br>
Kongsbonde- farmer working on the king's land<br>
Kromand- innkeeper<br>
Kropsarbejder- manual worker<br>
Kræmmer- shopkeeper<br>
Krøbling- a cripple<br>
Kulgrosserer- coal merchant<br>
Kusk. kudsk- coachman, teamster<br>
Kvæghyrde- cattle herdsman, cowboy<br>
Købmand- merchant, storekeeper<br>


'''J'''
====L====


Jordløs husmand- landless cottager<br>
Land boelsmand- tenant farmer<br>
Landmand-farmer<br>
Landsoldat- soldier<br>
Lappeskomager- shoemaker, cobbler<br>
Laugværge- guardian<br>
Lavværge- widow’s spokesman (guardian)<br>
Lejer- tenant<br>
Lensherre- feudal overlord<br>
Leverandør- supplier, contractor<br>
Lirekassemand - lire player; usually someone with disability who wanders with a lire box to play in farms, markets, etc. and receive payment
Logerende- tenant<br>
Læge- doctor<br>
Lærer- teacher<br>
Lærling- student, apprentice<br>


'''K'''
====M====


Kammerjomfru- lady’s chambermaid<br>Kammerpige- lady’s chambermaid<br>Karetmager- coach builder<br>Kleinsmed- locksmith<br>Klerk- clergyman, clerk<br>Klokker- clock, bell, bell ringer<br>Koffardiskib- merchantman<br>
Madmoder- woman of the house, housewife<br>
Maitresse- mistress<br>
Maler- painter<br>
Malkepige- dairymaid<br>
Marinesoldat- sailor<br>
Maskinesarbejder - Machinist<br>
Matros- sailor<br>
Medhustru- concubine, secondary wife<br>
Medhjælper - assistant <br>
Mejerist- dairyman<br>
Mejerske- dairymaid <br>
Mejerskestyrer - dairy manager<br>
Mester- master (trade)<br>
Minearbejder- miner<br>
Murer- mason<br>
Musiker- musician<br>
Mælkekusk- milkman<br>
Mælkepige- dairymaid<br>
Mø- maid/maiden/virgin <br>
Møbelhandler- furniture dealer<br>
Møllebygger- millwright<br>
Møller- miller<br>


Kommunemand- city official<br>
====N====


Kongsbonde- farmer working on the king's land<br>
Nabo- neighbor<br>
Nagtvægter- night watchman <br>
Nedslagte- butcher<br>
Nyfder almisse, nyder almisse- [[Poor in Denmark|receives alms, welfare]]<br>
Næringsdrivende- tradesman <br>
Nævning- juror<br>


Kropsarbejder- manual worker<br>Kræmmer- shopkeeper<br>Kulgrosserer- coal merchant<br>Kusk. kudsk- coachman, teamster<br>Kvæghyrde- cattle herdsman, cowboy<br>Købmand- merchant, storekeeper<br>
====O====


'''L'''
Oberst- colonel<br>
Omflakkende- vagabond<br>
Omstrejfer- vagabond, tramp, vagrant<br>
Opvaskepige- scullery maid<br>
Overgartner- head gardener <br>


Land boelsmand- tenant farmer<br>Landmand-farmer<br>Landsoldat- soldier<br>Lappeskomager- shoemaker, cobbler<br>Læge- doctor<br>Lærer- teacher<br>Lærling- student, apprentice<br>
====P====


'''M'''
Parcellist- holder of a small plot of land<br>
Plovmand- ploughman, 500 kroner note<br>
Portner- doorkeeper, porter<br>
Portvagt- gatekeeper<br>
Positivspiller- organ grinder<br>
Postbud- postman<br>
Pottemager- potter<br>
Prammand- bargeman<br>
Prins- prince<br>
Prinsesse- princess<br>
Provst- rural dean<br>
Præst, præsten- priest, the priest, clergyman, minister<br>


Madmoder- woman of the house, housewife<br>Marinesoldat- sailor<br>Medhustru- dairymaid<br>
====R====


Mælkekusk- milkman<br>Mælkepige- dairymaid<br>Mø- maid <br>Møller- miller
Rebslager-rope maker<br>
Rector, Rektor- headmaster<br>
Reder- shipowner<br>
Ridder- knight<br>
Ritmester- captain (milit., of horse)<br>
Rodemester- tax collector<br>
Rytter- cavalryman<br>
Røgter- herdsman<br>
Røver- robber, highwayman<br>
Raadmand- councilman, alderman


====S====


Sadelmager- saddle maker<br>
Sagfører, advokat- lawyer<br>
Selvejer- farm owner, freeholder<br>
Skatteopkræver- tax collector <br>
Skibsbygger- ship builder <br>
Skibsfører- ship master <br>
Skibskaptajn- ship master, captian <br>
Skifteforvalter- probate administrator, probate agent<br>
Skoflikker- cobbler<br>
Skoleholder- school master, teacher<br>
Skolelærer- school master, teacher<br>
Skomager- shoemaker<br>
Skorstensfejer- chimney sweep<br>
Skovarbejder- woodman, lumberjack<br>
[[Danish Skovridere|Skovfoged]]- forester, forest ranger<br>
[[Danish Skovridere|Skovløbere]]- assistant to the Skovfoged<br>
[[Danish Skovridere|Skovridere]]- head forester, forest ranger


'''N'''
Skriver- scribe<br>
Skrædder- tailor


Nagtvægter- night watchman <br>Næringsdrivende- tradesman <br>Overgartner- head gardener <br>Provst- rural dean<br>Præst, præsten- priest, the priest, clergyman, minister<br>Rebslager-rope maker<br>Rector, Rektor- headmaster<br>Ritmester- captain<br>Rytter- cavalryman<br>Sadelmager- saddle maker<br>Sagfører- lawyer<br>Selvejer- farm owner, freeholder<br>Skifteforvalter- probate administrator, probate agent<br>Skriver- scribe<br>Sognefoged- sheriff, constable<br>Tjeneste- servant<br>Tigger, tiggerske- beggar<br>Tingmanden- court officer<br>Træskærer-woodcarver<br>
Skærsliber (or skjærslipper) - a wandering knife and scissors sharpener<br>
Slagter- butcher<br>
Slavehandler- slave dealer<br>
Slusemester- lock keeper<br>
Slusepasser- locksman<br>
Slutter- jailer<br>
Smed- smith<br>
Snedker- cabinetmaker<br>
Sognefoged- parish bailiff <br>
Sognet- the parish<br>
Sognepræst- parish priest, clergyman, minister<br>
Sognepræsten- the parish priest<br>
Soldat- soldier<br>
Soldaten- the soldier<br>
Spillemand- musician, fiddler<br>
Spækhøker - salesman, particularly meats, flour, eggs, etc.<br>
Stenhugger- stonecutter<br>
Studehandler- horsetrader<br>
Stuepige- housemaid<br>
Styrmand- officer<br>
Svend- journeyman<br>
Syersker- seamstress<br>
Sypige- seamstress<br>
Søfolk- seamen, sailors<br>
Søkaptajn- sea captain<br>
Sømand- sailor<br>
<br>


Tømmermann- carpenter <br>Vaskekone- washwoman, laundress<br>Vejmand- road man<br>Velærværdig- reverend<br>Velbyrdige- nobleman<br>Vinhandler- wine merchant<br>Vitterligshedsmænd- appraisers<br>Vognmand- teamster<br>Vurderingsmand- appraiser<br>Vægter- night watchman<br>Værtshusholder- innkeeper, tavern owner<br>Væver- weaver<br>
====T====


Tandlæge- dentist<br>
Teglbrænder- brick burner<br>
Teglmager- brickmaker<br>
Tehandler- tea dealer<br>
Tjeneste- servant<br>
Tigger, tiggerske, betler- beggar<br>
Tingmanden- court officer<br>
Træskærer-woodcarver<br>
Tyende- servant<br>
Tøffelmager- slipper maker<br>
Tømmermand- carpenter<br>
Tømrer- carpenter<br>
<br>
<br>


'''For another alphabetized list of occupations, with their English translations, see '''[http://www.folketimidten.dk/gb.htm '''http://www.folketimidten.dk/gb.htm''']'''.'''<br>
====U====
Uden jord- without land<br>
Underskrevne- signer<br>
Ungkarl, ungk.- bachelor<br>
Urmager- clock or watch maker<br>
Urtekræmmer- grocer<br>
 
 
====V/W====


=== Professionals<br> ===
Vagabond- vagabond<br>
Vanfør- crippled, disabled<br>
Varmemester- boilerman<br>
Vaskekone- washwoman, laundress<br>
Vejmand- road man, road mender<br>
Velborn- noble, wellborn<br>
Velærværdig- reverend<br>
Velbyrdige- nobleman<br>
Vinhandler- wine merchant<br>
Vitterligshedsmænd- appraisers<br>
Vognmand- teamster<br>
Vurderingsmand- appraiser<br>
Vægter- night watchman<br>
Værge- guardian<br>
Værtshusholder- innkeeper, tavern owner<br>
Væver- weaver<br>
<br>
 
====Æ====
Ædel- noble<br>
Ældste (religion)- elder (religious title)<br>
 
====Ø====
ølbrygger - brewer<br>
 
=== Professionals ===


Doctors, lawyers, ministers, and other professionals were educated in Danish schools and universities. Their organizations published biographical lists of members and sometimes histories of their groups.  
Doctors, lawyers, ministers, and other professionals were educated in Danish schools and universities. Their organizations published biographical lists of members and sometimes histories of their groups.  
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There are published works for many Danish professions and occupations. Examples are:  
There are published works for many Danish professions and occupations. Examples are:  


*Carøe, Kristian.''Den Danske Lægestand 1479-1900 (Danish doctors 1479-1900);'' København og Kristiania: Gyldendalske Boghandel og Nordisk Forlag, 1904-1922 (FHL book Scand 948.9 D3ca, film 1,440,235.)
*Carøe, Kristian.''Den Danske Lægestand 1479-1900 (Danish doctors 1479-1900);'' København og Kristiania: Gyldendalske Boghandel og Nordisk Forlag, 1904-1922 (FS Library book Scand 948.9 D3ca, film 1,440,235.)


*Dolleris, Andreas. ''Danmarks Boghandlere 1837 to 1892 (Danish booksellers 1837-1892);'' Odense: Det Milo'ske Bogtrykkeri, 1912 (FHL book Scand 948.9 D3d; film 897,409).  
*Dolleris, Andreas. ''Danmarks Boghandlere 1837 to 1892 (Danish booksellers 1837-1892);'' Odense: Det Milo'ske Bogtrykkeri, 1912 (FS Library book Scand 948.9 D3d; film 897,409).  
*[http://www.skippere.dk/folder/ Skippers and officers]
*[http://www.skippere.dk/ Skippers and officers]


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These records are usually found in the city archives or in the possession of the modern guilds, provincial archives, and museums.  
These records are usually found in the city archives or in the possession of the modern guilds, provincial archives, and museums.  


The Family History Library has collected some records of some Danish guilds, especially for the larger cities. They are listed in the catalog under—  
Research use: Names of parents and sometimes other family relationships are given, sometimes also children. Useful linkage source.
 
Record type: Records of merchants, craftsmen, tradesmen, skilled laborers, and persons bound by indenture to serve others for a prescribed period to learn an art or trade.
 
Time period: 1500 to 1850.
 
Contents: Names of skilled laborers, craftsmen, and apprentices; age or date of birth; place of origin and residence; family relationships; skills; etc.
 
Location: City and provincial archives, local museums.
 
Percentage in FamilySearch Library: about 95%.
 
Population coverage: 5 to 10%.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Denmark,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1998.</ref>
 
The FamilySearch Library has collected some records of some Danish guilds, especially for the larger cities. They are listed in the catalog under—  


DENMARK - OCCUPATIONS  
DENMARK - OCCUPATIONS  
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DENMARK- [COUNTY] - OCCUPATIONS  
DENMARK- [COUNTY] - OCCUPATIONS  


DENMARK - [COUNTY] - [CITY]- OCCUPATIONS  
DENMARK - [COUNTY] - [CITY]- OCCUPATIONS


=== Types of Records  ===
=== Types of Records  ===
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Many tradesmen, both Danish and foreign-born, often moved around.  
Many tradesmen, both Danish and foreign-born, often moved around.  


Books about guilds and occupations in Denmark may describe your ancestor's life and trade. Although the Family History Library has few books on guilds, those that are available can be very helpful. For a bibliography of the most important printed works on professions, occupations, and so forth, see the following book:  
Books about guilds and occupations in Denmark may describe your ancestor's life and trade. Although the FamilySearch Library has few books on guilds, those that are available can be very helpful. For a bibliography of the most important printed works on professions, occupations, and so forth, see the following book:  


Fabritius, Albert, and Harald Hatt. ''Handbog i Slægtsforskning (Handbook in Genealogy).'' København: J. H. Schultz Forlag, 1963. (FHL book 948.9 D27fh, pages 102-131, 209-210, 223-226.)  
Fabritius, Albert, and Harald Hatt. ''Handbog i Slægtsforskning (Handbook in Genealogy).'' København: J. H. Schultz Forlag, 1963. (FS Library book 948.9 D27fh, pages 102-131, 209-210, 223-226.)  


Books and microfilms about guilds and occupations, as well as the actual guild records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under—  
Books and microfilms about guilds and occupations, as well as the actual guild records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under—  
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'''''Borgerskabprotokoller.''''' The earliest citizenship books in Denmark date from medieval times, but most are from later centuries. They include information such as names, ages, social and economic status, occupation and training, and sometimes birthplaces and relationships. Until the twentieth century, only males of the middle or upper classes, mostly merchants and tradesmen, were granted citizenship.  
'''''Borgerskabprotokoller.''''' The earliest citizenship books in Denmark date from medieval times, but most are from later centuries. They include information such as names, ages, social and economic status, occupation and training, and sometimes birthplaces and relationships. Until the twentieth century, only males of the middle or upper classes, mostly merchants and tradesmen, were granted citizenship.  


Genealogical use of citizenship books is usually limited to the time period before church records. They are also used to help trace migrations not recorded in other records. The Family History Library has obtained copies of some Danish citizenship books. They are listed in the catalog under, for example:  
Genealogical use of citizenship books is usually limited to the time period before church records. They are also used to help trace migrations not recorded in other records. The FamilySearch Library has obtained copies of some Danish citizenship books. They are listed in the catalog under, for example:  


DENMARK, [COUNTY], [CITY] - COURT RECORDS  
DENMARK, [COUNTY], [CITY] - COURT RECORDS  


The original citizenship books are generally kept by the city and may be found in city archives or city halls.  
The original citizenship books are generally kept by the city and may be found in city archives or city halls.  
=== Resources ===
Danske postembedsmænd med kgl. udnævnelse, 1750-1906 (Postmasters and postal workers 1750-1906), microfilm # 009149671, image 375. 


== References  ==
== References  ==


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{{Place|Denmark}}  
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[[Category:Denmark|Occupations]]
[[Category:Denmark Occupations]]
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