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A census is a count and description of the population. Censuses have been taken by the Danish government primarily for population studies and taxation purposes.

You Can Use this Record to Find...
Birth Information Marriage Information Death Information

Census records can provide personal information about family relationships, age, year of birth, description of property, religion, birthplace, and so forth. Census records are especially valuable because they list a large portion of the population. They can provide information where all or portions of other records are missing. Generally, you will find more complete family information in more recent censuses. Use the information with caution since some information may be incorrect.

The first census in Denmark with genealogical information was taken during the summer of 1787. Unfortunately, this meant that most seamen and seasonal workers were away. The next census was taken in 1801, and then again in 1834. Beginning in 1840, a census was taken every five years until 1860. After 1860, the census was taken every ten years until the end of the century. Beginning in 1901, censuses were again taken every five years.

Online Records

Arkivalieronline (DK), images. English guide
Danish Demographical Database index. English guide.

Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller), census of men eligible to join military, index
Denmark's statistics Census 1925, Parish Listers (and Faroe Islands)

Census Year	FamilySearch	Ancestry ($)	MyHeritage ($)	Danish Family Search	Dansk Demografisk Database
1769	⁠—	⁠—	⁠—	Link	Link
1787	⁠—	Link	Link	Link	Link
1801	⁠—	Link	Link	Link	Link
1834	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1840	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1845	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1850	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1855	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1860	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1870	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1880	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1890	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1901	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1906	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1911	Link	⁠Link	Link	Link	Link
1916	Link	Link	Link	Link	Link
1921	Link	⁠—	Link	Link	Link
1925	Link	⁠—	Link	Link	Link
1930	Link	⁠—	Link	Link	Link
1940	⁠—	⁠—	Link	Link	⁠—

Research Tutorials at FamilySearch

Danish Census Research, Part 1: Using the Danish Demographical Database
Danish Census Research, Part 2: Finding Censuses on Arkivalieronline
Danish Census Research, Part 3: Extracting Genealogical Information

List of Danish Census Records

Censuses have been held in Denmark at various intervals. The first census of Denmark and Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein was 15 August 1769. The first preserved census was held in 1787, and thereafter in 1801, 1834, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1901, 1911, 1916, 1921, 1925, 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1965 and 1970.  Censuses for the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and South Jutland were not always held at the same time as the national census. The census of 1845 is of particular interest to genealogists as this was the first to record birth place which is often given down to the exact parish.

The enumeration date of all censuses from 1801 to 1921 was 1 February. In 1925, it was changed to 5 November.

1787 - 1 July
1801-1 February
1834 - 18 February
1840-1921-1 February
1925-1950 - 5 November

The most recent Danish census at the FamilySearch Library is for 1911. Census records less than sixty-five years old are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. The government will make limited searches in the 1920 and 1925 censuses. Census records less than 75 years old are confidential and not available to private individuals. The most recent census which has been released is 1940, which will be fully scanned and available during 2016.

The Danish government has been working to index the Danish Census records. Accordingly, the Danish Census records have been digitized and made available at: The Danish National Archives. These images can be viewed page by page. An effort is being made to index all of these digitized census records. Although indexing has not been completed, many Danish censuses have been indexed. This index is available at Danish Demographic Database census search page. A description of the information available is found at Records and Registries. Another location within the National Archives web site is Folketællinger (Census) See Online Census Strategy below for more tips on how to use these websites.

Census taking was also conducted in the other provinces and territories under Danish rule:Greenland, since 1834; the Faroe Islands, since 1801; the West Indies, (now US Virgin Islands), 1841-1916; Trankebar, India in 1835; and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840.

Northern Schleswig (the counties Aabenraa, Haderslev, Sønderborg and Tønder) were under German rule 1864-1920, and no censuses were held in this period in the region. For Southern Schleswig, which remained under German rule in 1920, there are census records from 1801/1803, 1834/1835, 1845, 1855 and 1860, but they are not complete.

Information in Danish Census Records

You will find the following types of information in census records:

1787, 1801, 1834, and 1840. These censuses give the names of all members of the household, their ages, sexes, occupations, relationships to the head of the household and marital statuses.

1845 and later. These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household.

Searching Census Records

When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:

Accept the ages with caution.
Women are usually listed by their maiden surnames until the beginning of 20th century.
Read here about Danish naming practice: Denmark Names, Personal.
Given names Names of persons may not always be spelled exactly the same or be as complete as those recorded in vital church records, which should be consulted when in doubt.
Information may be incorrect.
Spelling for names and places varies.
Search the surrounding area if you do not find a family at the expected address.
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.

Searching in Big Cities

Finding your ancestors' family in the census records of a large city can be time consuming. It is helpful to know the street address. Beginning in 1870, the census is arranged alphabetically by street for the large cities in Denmark. Sometimes you can find the street address in the church records at the time of a birth, marriage, or death in the family. Other sources for street address are business directories; civil certificates of birth, marriage, or death; probate records; or court records.

To find census records in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place search under—

DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS

You will find the parishes listed in the order they appear on the microfilm.

For information on census research in Copenhagen, see the article Copenhagen Census.

Kommunal Censuses

Through the years, there have been a few special censuses taken at the kommune (city or parish) level in certain areas throughout Denmark. These kommunal censuses were taken whenever they were needed, usually in the bigger cities. They had the same information as the national census plus extra information. It is always good to check if there is a kommunal census for the area you are researching, as they can help fill in gaps that national censuses miss.The following are some of the communal censuses available.

Locality	Available Years
Aalborg	1818
Århus	Annually from 1885-1952
Copenhagen	1885, 1895
Fredericia	1717
Frederikshavn	1827
Hjørring	1825
Hobro	1727, 1811, 1847
Horsens	1824
Kalundborg	1874-1922
Nibe	1818, 1875-1899
Nørre Sundby	1896-1954
Odense	1645, 1660, 1672
Randers	1726
Ringsted	1888-1933
Store Hedinge	1830
Viborg	1901-1938

Copenhagen

The Copenhagen City Archive has two collections available to help you find persons living in Copenhagen. From 1865 to 1923 the Copenhagen police department kept a list of all adult inhabitants. Thie collection is known as the Politiets Mandtall. The lists were updated twice a year, in May and November. These lists are arranged by street address, year, and month. To locate the police district your ancestor lived in, see Copenhagen Street-Parish-Police District Index. You can learn more about this collection and search the index on the City Archive's page Politiets Mandtaller

Beginning in 1890 the police department also created a list of all persons in the city over the age of 10. You can learn more about this collection and search the index online at Politiets registerblade.

Both of these records were discontinued in 1923 with the beginning of the national population registry (folkeregistret).

Census Headings with English Translations

Danish censuses have standardized column headings, which allowed the census taker to record the requested information in the correct place. Click on the following links to bring up the census headings. The Danish wording AND the English translations will appear. By knowing what is asked for in the various census years, you will be able to better plan your research strategy.

Danish Census Headings 1787 and 1801

Danish Census Headings 1834 and 1840

Danish Census Headings 1845

Danish Census Headings 1850

Danish Census Headings 1855

Danish Census Headings 1860

Danish Census Headings 1870 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1870 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1870 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1880 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1880 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1880 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1890 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1890 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1890 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1901 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1901 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1901 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1901 Page 4

Danish Census Headings 1906 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1906 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1906 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 1

Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 2

Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 3

Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 4

Online Census Extractions

1911 Denmark Census, 1911 at FamilySearch— index & images
1916 Denmark Census, 1916 at FamilySearch — index & images
1925 Denmark Census, 1925 at FamilySearch — index & images

Census records by Aurelia Clemons.

Danish Family Search - available in English and (mostly) indexed as family groups. Also includes parish church books.

Rigsarkivet Danmark: Dansk Demografisk Database

Rigsarkivet Danmark: Folketællinger

Denmark 1700 Census of Males at ProGenealogists - archived page. Also available from Dragør Bibliotek.

MyHeritage MyHeritage puts exclusive Scandinavian records online

Online Census Strategy

Danish Demographic Database (DDD)

The National Archives is managing a project to index census records from the original manuscripts. The completed indexes can be searched on the Dansk Demografisk Database's Simple Search page.

Background on the transcription project is available on the Source Entry Project (KIP) page. For helpful information about the available databases in English see the Danish Demographic Database article.

Images of the census records are available on the Folketællinger collection.

References

Skaaning, Jytte and Bente Klercke Rasmussen. Find Din Slægt - og Gør den Levende: Håndbog i Slægtshistorie, 2d ed. Syddansk Universitetsforlag, 2006.

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 The first census in Denmark with genealogical information was taken during the summer of 1787. Unfortunately, this meant that most seamen and seasonal workers were away. The next census was taken in 1801, and then again in 1834. Beginning in 1840, a census was taken every five years until 1860. After 1860, the census was taken every ten years until the end of the century. Beginning in 1901, censuses were again taken every five years.
+==Online Records==
+*[https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/rif/rif-collection/7 Arkivalieronline] (DK), images. [[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|English guide]]
+*[http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ Danish Demographical Database] index. [[Danish Demographic Database|English guide]].
+*[https://www.sa.dk/brug-arkivet/laer/intro-laegdsruller Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)], census of men eligible to join military, index
+*[https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=92118#92118,15299927 Denmark's statistics Census 1925, Parish Listers (and Faroe Islands)]
+<br>
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Census<br>Year !! FamilySearch !! Ancestry ($) !! MyHeritage ($) !! Danish<br>Family Search !! Dansk<br>Demografisk<br>Database
+|-
+! 1769
+| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>⁠—</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1769 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1787
+| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61724/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10685/1787-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1787 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1801
+| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61726/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10684/1801-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1801 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1834
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2771431|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61725/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10681/1834-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1834 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1840
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778651|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61727/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10680/1840-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1840 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1845
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778652|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61735/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10673/1845-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1845 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1850
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778653|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61734/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10193/1850-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1850 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1855
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778654|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61737/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10258/1855-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1855 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1860
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778655|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61736/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10194/1860-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1860 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1870
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778656|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61733/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10195/1870-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1870 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1880
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2778657|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61729/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10189/1880-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1880 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1890
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2800928|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61732/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10188/1890-denmark-census?s=275764761 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1890 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1901
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2800929|Link}}</center> || <center>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61731/ Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10187/1901-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1901 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1906
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2800931|Link}}</center> || <center>[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62320 Link]</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10253/1906-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1906 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1911
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2691890|Link}}</center> || <center>⁠[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62321 Link]</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10184/1911-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1911 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1916
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2717471|Link}}</center> || <center>[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62322 Link]</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10196/1916-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1916 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1921
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2721601|Link}}</center> || <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10197/1921-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1921 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1925
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2718007|Link}}</center> || <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10190/1925-denmark-census?s=218489221 Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1925 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1930
+| <center>{{RecordSearch|2800932|Link}}</center> || <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10181/denmark-1930-national-census Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1930 Link]</center> || <center>[https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Link]</center>
+|-
+! 1940
+| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>⁠—</center>|| <center>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10706/1940-denmark-census Link]</center> || <center>[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/census1940 Link]</center> || <center>⁠—</center>
+|}
+== Research Tutorials at FamilySearch ==
+*Danish Census Research, Part 1: [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/danish-census-research-part-1-using-the-danish-demographical-database Using the Danish Demographical Database]
+*Danish Census Research, Part 2: [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/danish-census-research-part-2-finding-censuses-on-arkivalieronline Finding Censuses on Arkivalieronline]
+*Danish Census Research, Part 3: [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/danish-census-research-part-3-extracting-genealogical-information Extracting Genealogical Information]
+== List of Danish Census Records ==
+Censuses have been held in Denmark at various intervals. The first census of Denmark and Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein was 15 August 1769. The first preserved census was held in 1787, and thereafter in 1801, 1834, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1901, 1911, 1916, 1921, 1925, 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1965 and 1970.  Censuses for the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and South Jutland were not always held at the same time as the national census.
+The census of 1845 is of particular interest to genealogists as this was the first to record birth place which is often given down to the exact parish.
+The enumeration date of all censuses from 1801 to 1921 was 1 February. In 1925, it was changed to 5 November.
+*1787 - 1 July
+*1801-1 February
+*1834 - 18 February
+*1840-1921-1 February
+*1925-1950 - 5 November
+The most recent Danish census at the FamilySearch Library is for 1911. Census records less than sixty-five years old are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. The government will make limited searches in the 1920 and 1925 censuses. Census records less than 75 years old are confidential and not available to private individuals. The most recent census which has been released is 1940, which will be fully scanned and available during 2016.
-The Danish government has been working to index the Danish Census records.&nbsp; Accordingly, the Danish Census records have been digitized and made available online at [http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx].&nbsp; These&nbsp;images can be viewed page by page.&nbsp; An effort is being made to index all of these digitized census records.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although indexing has not been completed, many Danish censuses have been indexed.&nbsp; This index is available at [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm].&nbsp; See&nbsp;"[[Denmark:_Census#Online_Census_Strategy|Online Census Strategy]]" below for more tips on how to use these websites.
+The Danish government has been working to index the Danish Census records. Accordingly, the Danish Census records have been digitized and made available at: [https://www.sa.dk/en/ The Danish National Archives]. These images can be viewed page by page. An effort is being made to index all of these digitized census records. Although indexing has not been completed, many Danish censuses have been indexed. This index is available at [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Danish Demographic Database] census search page. A description of the information available is found at [https://www.sa.dk/en/genealogy/records-registries Records and Registries]. Another location within the National Archives web site is [https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/rif/rif-collection/7 Folketællinger (Census)]  See [[Denmark: Census#Online_Census_Strategy|Online Census Strategy]] below for more tips on how to use these websites.
-The most recent Danish census at the Family History Library is for 1911. Census records less than sixty-five years old are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. It can be found online at&nbsp;[http://www.arkivalieronline.dk/English/default.aspx http://www.arkivalieronline.dk/English/default.aspx]. The government will make limited searches in the 1920 and 1925 censuses.
+Census taking was also conducted in the other provinces and territories under Danish rule:[[Greenland]], since 1834; the [[Faroe Islands]], since 1801; the West Indies, (now US Virgin Islands), 1841-1916; Trankebar, India in 1835; and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840.
-Census taking was also conducted in the other provinces and territories under Danish rule: <u>[[Greenland]]</u>, the <u>[[Faroe Islands]]</u>, the West Indies, Trankebar, India in 1835, and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840.
+Northern Schleswig (the counties Aabenraa, Haderslev, Sønderborg and Tønder) were under German rule 1864-1920, and no censuses were held in this period in the region. For Southern Schleswig, which  remained under German rule in 1920, there are census records from 1801/1803, 1834/1835, 1845, 1855 and 1860, but they are not complete.
+===Information in Danish Census Records===
 You will find the following types of information in census records:
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 '''1845 and later.''' These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household.
-'''Searching Census Records.''' When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:
+== Searching Census Records ==
+When searching census records, it is important to remember the following:
 *Accept the ages with caution.
-*Women are usually listed by their maiden surnames.
+*Women are usually listed by their maiden surnames until the beginning of 20th century.
-*Given names may not always be spelled exactly the same or be as complete as those recorded in vital records.
+*Read here about Danish naming practice: [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Denmark_Names,_Personal Denmark Names, Personal].
+*Given names Names of persons may not always be spelled exactly the same or be as complete as those recorded in vital church records, which should be consulted when in doubt.
 *Information may be incorrect.
 *Spelling for names and places varies.
+*Search the surrounding area if you do not find a family at the expected address.
-Search the surrounding area if you do not find a family at the expected address.
+*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.
-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.
 === Searching in Big Cities  ===
 Finding your ancestors' family in the census records of a large city can be time consuming. It is helpful to know the street address. Beginning in 1870, the census is arranged alphabetically by street for the large cities in Denmark. Sometimes you can find the street address in the church records at the time of a birth, marriage, or death in the family. Other sources for street address are business directories; civil certificates of birth, marriage, or death; probate records; or court records.
-==== Census Indexes for Large Cities ====
-Research use: These indexes provide easy-to-use access to the census records of large cities, and greatly improve the accessibility of these records. The references in the census index lead a researcher to families in the actual census. The indexes are essential for locating people in large cities, especially Copenhagen, the largest city in Denmark. In the mid- to late-1800s Denmark experienced a great migration of people from the countryside to the towns and larger cities. About 85% of the Danish population is urban, with 37% of the total population concentrated in the four largest cities (København [Copenhagen], Ålborg, Odense, and Århus).
-Record type: Card indexes and typed indexes are available for several cities in Denmark. The following have been identified but others likely exist: (a) 1801 Census Index for Copenhagen city (single alphabetical listing). (b) 1845 Census Index for Copenhagen city. (c) 1845 Census Index for Århus city.
-Time period: 1771 to present. There are known indexes for 1801 and 1845. Most years have not yet been indexed but there is significant potential for new indexes being produced in the future.
-Contents: Indexes to census records. They provide names of individuals, residence and reference to the actual census (Section of the city, Enumeration district number, page or entry number). Those identified thus far include full names, ages, sex, marital status, and remarks. The 1845 indexes include the birthplace for each person and complete reference to the 1845 census.
-Location: Copenhagen indexes are at the National Archives in Copenhagen, the city archive in Copenhagen, Viborg archives.
-Population coverage: 98% or more of the population of the cities involved.<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>
 To find census records in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place search under—
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 You will find the parishes listed in the order they appear on the microfilm.
+For information on census research in Copenhagen, see the article '''[[Copenhagen: Census|Copenhagen Census]]'''.
 == Kommunal Censuses  ==
-Through the years, there have been a few special censuses taken at the [[Danish Kommune|kommune]] level in certain areas throughout Denmark. These kommunal censuses were taken whenever they were needed, usually in the bigger cities. They had the same information as the national census plus extra information (example: ). It is always good to check if there is a kommunal census for the area you are researching, as they can help fill in gaps that national censuses miss.The following are some of the communal censuses available (italicized if available at the Family History Library):<br>
+Through the years, there have been a few special censuses taken at the [[Danish Kommune|kommune]] (city or parish) level in certain areas throughout Denmark. These kommunal censuses were taken whenever they were needed, usually in the bigger cities. They had the same information as the national census plus extra information. It is always good to check if there is a kommunal census for the area you are researching, as they can help fill in gaps that national censuses miss.The following are some of the communal censuses available.
-{| style="width: 369px; height: 350px" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Locality !! Available Years
 |-
-| Odense<br>
+| Aalborg || 1818
-| 1645,1660,1672<br>
 |-
-| ''Randers''<br>
+| Århus || Annually from 1885-1952
-| 1726<br>
 |-
-| ''Hobro''<br>
+| Copenhagen || 1885, 1895
-| 1727, 1811, 1847<br>
 |-
-| Fredericia<br>
+| Fredericia || 1717
-| 1717<br>
 |-
-| Aalborg<br>
+| Frederikshavn || 1827
-| 1818<br>
 |-
-| ''Horsens''<br>
+| Hjørring || 1825
-| 1824<br>
 |-
-| ''Hjørring''<br>
+| Hobro || 1727, 1811, 1847
-| 1825<br>
 |-
-| ''Frederikshavn''<br>
+| Horsens || 1824
-| 1827<br>
 |-
-| Store Hedinge<br>
+| Kalundborg || 1874-1922
-| 1830<br>
 |-
-| Kalundborg<br>
+| Nibe || 1818, 1875-1899
-| 1874-1922<br>
 |-
-| Ringsted<br>
+| Nørre Sundby || 1896-1954
-| 1888-1933<br>
 |-
-| ''Nibe''<br>
+| Odense || 1645, 1660, 1672
-| 1818, 1875-1899<br>
 |-
-| Nørre Sundby<br>
+| Randers || 1726
-| 1896-1954<br>
 |-
-| Viborg<br>
+| Ringsted || 1888-1933
-| 1901-1938<br>
 |-
-| Århus<br>
+| Store Hedinge || 1830
-| Every year, 1885-1952<br>
+|-
+| Viborg || 1901-1938
 |}
-<br>
+=== Copenhagen ===
+The [https://www.kbharkiv.dk Copenhagen City Archive] has two collections available to help you find persons living in Copenhagen. From 1865 to 1923 the Copenhagen police department kept a list of all adult inhabitants. Thie collection is known as the ''Politiets Mandtall''. The lists were updated twice a year, in May and November. These lists are arranged by street address, year, and month. To locate the police district your ancestor lived in, see [[Copenhagen Street-Parish-Police District Index]]. You can learn more about this collection and search the index on the City Archive's page [https://www.kbharkiv.dk/sog-i-arkivet/kilder-pa-nettet/politiets-mandtaller-1865-1923 Politiets Mandtaller]
-'''DANISH CENSUS HEADINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS'''
+Beginning in 1890 the police department also created a list of all persons in the city over the age of 10. You can learn more about this collection and search the index online at [https://www.kbharkiv.dk/sog-i-arkivet/kilder-pa-nettet/politiets-registerblade Politiets registerblade].
+Both of these records were discontinued in 1923 with the beginning of the national population registry (''folkeregistret'').
+== Census Headings with English Translations ==
 Danish censuses have standardized column headings, which allowed the census taker to record the requested information in the correct place. Click on the following links to bring up the census headings. The Danish wording AND the English translations will appear. By knowing what is asked for in the various census years, you will be able to better plan your research strategy.
+{|
+|-
+|
 [[:File:Den Census 1787 1801 0001.jpg|Danish Census Headings 1787 and 1801]]
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 [[:File:Den Census 1911 p3 0024.jpg|Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 3]]
 [[:File:Den Census 1911 p4 0025.jpg|Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 4]]
+|}
+{|
+|-
+|
+*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/a/a8/Danish_Census_Headings%2C_Rural_Parishes%2C_1916-1940.pdf Danish Census Headings, Rural Parishes, 1916-1940]
+*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/dc/Danish_Census_Headings%2C_Cities_1916-1940.pdf Danish Census Headings, Cities, 1916-1940]
+*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/b/b1/Danish_Census_Headings%2C_Copenhaven%2C_1916-1940.pdf Danish Census Headings, Copenhaven, 1916-1940]
+|}
 == Online Census Extractions  ==
-Web pages containing extracted [http://aurelia-clemons.dk/census.htm Census records]&nbsp; by Aurelia Clemons.
+*'''1911''' {{RecordSearch|2691890|Denmark Census, 1911}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]— index & images
+*'''1916''' {{RecordSearch|2717471|Denmark Census, 1916}} at FamilySearch — index & images
+*'''1925''' {{RecordSearch|2718007|Denmark Census, 1925}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/hr/search FamilySearch] — index & images
-http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search - available in English and (mostly) indexed as family groups. Also includes parish church books.
+[http://aurelia-clemons.dk/census.htm Census records]  by Aurelia Clemons.
+[http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search] - available in English and (mostly) indexed as family groups. Also includes parish church books.
+Rigsarkivet Danmark: [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Dansk Demografisk Database]
+Rigsarkivet Danmark: [https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/collection/theme/2 Folketællinger]
+[https://web.archive.org/web/20130627171614/http://www.progenealogists.com/denmark/1700/censusindex.html Denmark 1700 Census of Males] at ProGenealogists - archived page. Also available from [https://www.drabib.dk/ Dragør Bibliotek].
+#[https://www.drabib.dk/work/work-of%3A150096-slaegt%3A935201?type=e-bog Frederiksborg County]
+#[https://www.drabib.dk/work/work-of:150096-slaegt:935202?type=e-bog Åkær County]
+#[https://www.drabib.dk/work/work-of:150096-slaegt:935203?type=e-bog Skanderborg County]
+[https://blog.myheritage.com/2015/02/myheritage-puts-exclusive-scandinavian-records-online/ MyHeritage] MyHeritage puts exclusive Scandinavian records online
 == Online Census Strategy  ==
+=== Danish Demographic Database (DDD) ===
+The National Archives is managing a project to index census records from the original manuscripts.  The completed indexes can be searched on the [https://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm Dansk Demografisk Database's] [https://www.ddd.dda.dk/soeg_person_enkel_uk.asp Simple Search page].
-==== Danish Demographic Database  ====
+Background on the transcription project is available on the [https://ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm Source Entry Project (KIP)] page. For helpful information about the available databases in English see the [[Danish Demographic Database|Danish Demographic Database]] article.
-Search the [[Danish Demographic Database|Danish Demographic Database]] at [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm] for census transcriptions of all individuals in a household.<br>
-Search the Statens Arkivers Arkivalieronline at&nbsp;[http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx]&nbsp;for census images.
+Images of the census records are available on the [https://arkivalieronline.rigsarkivet.dk/da/collection/theme/2 Folketællinger] collection.
 == References  ==
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 {{Place|Denmark}}
-[[Category:Denmark|Census]]
+[[Category:Denmark]] [[Category:Census_records_in_Denmark]]
+[[Category:Census records by country|Denmark]]