Denmark Business and Occupations: Difference between revisions

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.  

=== Common Danish Occupations  ===

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.  

There are published works for many Danish professions and occupations. Examples are:  

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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.  

DENMARK - OCCUPATIONS  

DENMARK- [COUNTY] - OCCUPATIONS  

=== Types of Records  ===

Many tradesmen, both Danish and foreign-born, often moved around.  

Books and microfilms about guilds and occupations, as well as the actual guild records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under—  

'''''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.  

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.  

== References  ==

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