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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. | ||
==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1701-1839''' [http://skippere.dk/?page=search_skipper Danish Skppers and Officers] at skippere.dk - index | |||
=== Common Danish Occupations === | === Common Danish Occupations === | ||
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Arbejdsmand- worker, laborer<br> | Arbejdsmand- worker, laborer<br> | ||
Arvinger- heirs<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> | |||
====B==== | ====B==== | ||
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Malkepige- dairymaid<br> | Malkepige- dairymaid<br> | ||
Marinesoldat- sailor<br> | Marinesoldat- sailor<br> | ||
Maskinesarbejder - Machinist<br> | |||
Matros- sailor<br> | Matros- sailor<br> | ||
Medhustru- concubine, secondary wife<br> | Medhustru- concubine, secondary wife<br> | ||
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Skriver- scribe<br> | Skriver- scribe<br> | ||
Skrædder- tailor<br> | Skrædder- tailor | ||
Skærsliber (or skjærslipper) - a wandering knife and scissors sharpener<br> | |||
Slagter- butcher<br> | Slagter- butcher<br> | ||
Slavehandler- slave dealer<br> | Slavehandler- slave dealer<br> | ||
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ølbrygger - brewer<br> | ølbrygger - brewer<br> | ||
=== Professionals | === 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 ( | *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 ( | *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/ Skippers and officers] | *[http://www.skippere.dk/ Skippers and officers] | ||
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Location: City and provincial archives, local museums. | Location: City and provincial archives, local museums. | ||
Percentage in | 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> | 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 | 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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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 | 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. ( | 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 | 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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