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National Archives[edit | edit source]

The Danish government collects records relating to Danish history, culture, and people. Original records of genealogical value at the National Archives include census and emigration records. Photocopies of census records from 1850 on are available to search. The copies are indexed by parish. The National Archives also has microfilm copies of all the church records for the whole country. Microfilm copies of the military records are also available at the National Archives.

The National Archives of Denmark is open to the public. Microfilm copies of many records at the National Archives are available at the FamilySearch Library, other major archives and libraries, and branches of the National Archives. The address of the National Archives is:

Rigsarkivet
Rigsdagsgården 9
DK-1218 København K.
Denmark
Phone: Tel. 33 92 33 10
Website
Genealogy – how to get started
Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline

Daisy[edit | edit source]

The archives has an online catalog of its holdings, called "Daisy".

Daisy

Danish Demographic Database (DDD)[edit | edit source]

Danish Demographic Database

"Here in the Danish Demographic Database (DDD) you can search for information in a wide range of different sources. You can search for individuals or families when you have some information in advance. Furthermore, the people you are looking for must be found in the databases. More data is added to the databases all the time."

Censuses

Since 1787, personal data on name, age, marital status, occupation and much more has been regularly collected.

Danish Census Research: Using the Danish Demographical Database Online Lessons

Church Books

Database with entered church records. The church registers are divided by event.

How to Use Danish Church Records Online Lesson

Emigrants

The Copenhagen police's information on emigrants - either via Copenhagen or via Hamburg.

Immigrant history databases

Immigrant history databases; includes people who were granted work residence, naturalized or deported.

Other Databases

Reading Rooms[edit | edit source]

Reading Rooms Guidelines
Guidance in the reading rooms Get guidance from staff and volunteer tutors.

In Denmark, there were four regional archives:

Landsarkivet for Sjælland served the counties of Bornholm, Frederiksborg, Holbæk, Maribo, København and København City, Præstø, and Sorø;
Landsarkivet for Fyn served the counties of Odense and Svendborg;
Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland served the counties of Ålborg, Århus, Hjørring, Randers, Ribe, Ringkøbing, Skanderborg, Thisted, Viborg, and Vejle;
Landsarkivet in Åbenrå served the counties of Åbenrå, Sønderborg, Haderslev, and Tønder.

As a result of organizational changes, the State Archives was transformed in 2014 into a unitary organization called the National Archives with reading rooms located in these cities:

Rigsarkivet, Copenhagen (formerly simply called Rigsarkivet and Landsarkivet for Sjælland)

Rigsarkivet
The Black Diamond
Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1
1221 Copenhagen K, Denmark

Telephone: 33 92 33 10
E-mail: mailbox@sa.dk
Website

The National Archives, Odense (formerly called the National Archives for Fyn and Danish Data Archive )

The National Archives, Odense
Jernbanegade 36
5000 Odense C, Denmark

Telephone: 33 92 33 10
E-mail: mailbox@sa.dk

The National Archives, Viborg (formerly called the National Archives for Nørrejylland )

National Archives, Viborg
Ll. St. Hans Street 5
8800 Viborg, Denmark

Telephone: 33 92 33 10
E-mail: mailbox@sa.dk

The National Archives, Aabenraa

The National Archives, Aabenraa
Haderslevvej 45
6200 Aabenraa, Denmark

Telephone: 33 92 33 10
E-mail: mailbox@sa.dk

Copenhagen City Archive[edit | edit source]

Copenhagen's city archive has records that deal primarily with the city's population. The city archive address is:

Københavns Stadsarkiv
Rådhuset
DK 1599 København V
Denmark

Telephone: 33 66 13 74
Email: stadsarkiv@kff.kk.dk
Website

Det Danske Udvandrerarkiv (Danish Emigration Archive)[edit | edit source]

Address: Arkivstræde 1
9100 Aalborg
Denmark
Telephone: (+45) 99 31 42 20
Email: udvandrerarkiv(at)aalborg.dk
Website

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library)[edit | edit source]

Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library) of Denmark functions much as the United States Library of Congress. It has copies of most books published in Denmark. They have a large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. The Royal Library has published catalogs of their genealogy and local history collections. See the "Genealogy" and "History" sections.

Kongelige Bibliotek
Christians Brygge 8
DK-1219 København K
Denmark

Website
Email: kb@kb.dk
Search Engine

Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library)[edit | edit source]

Universitetsbibliotekets 1 Af (Div.)
Fiolstræde 1
DK-1171 København
Denmark

The Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library) has most of the books published in Denmark.

Universitetsbibliotekets 2 Af (Div.)
Nørre Alle 49
DK-2200 København
Denmark

Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library)[edit | edit source]

The Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library) has collected many published sources, such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers. It also has a large collection of family histories.

Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek
Solbjergvej 25
DK-2000 København
Denmark

Bornholm Libraries[edit | edit source]

Bornholms Folkebiblioteker

Museums[edit | edit source]

Museum of Danish America
4210 Main Street, PO Box 249
Elk Horn, IA (Iowa) 51531-0249 USA
Website

Record Offices[edit | edit source]

Prior to civil registration, vital data was recorded in the parish register.
In 1924, Denmark implemented a nationwide civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths.
Although nationwide civil registration did not begin until the 20th century, Copenhagen began much earlier. Civil marriage registration began in 1851, and death registration began in 1840. Births were not registered civilly until the 1924 nationwide date.
Civil registration records are kept at the local civil registration office in each district, town or city (municipality). Therefore, you must determine the town where your ancestor lived before you can find the records.

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-Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes the major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources for Denmark. When one of these institutions is referred to elsewhere in this outline, return to this section to obtain the address.
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-If you plan to visit one of these repositories, contact the organization and ask for information about their hours, services, and fees. When writing to an archive in Denmark, you may write in English.
-Although the records you need may be in an archive or library in Denmark, the Family History Library may have a microfilm copy of them. The library has copies of many records from the Danish archives.
-In Denmark there are several types of genealogical repositories:
-* National archives and libraries
-* Regional archives
-* Military archives
-* Church parish offices
-* University and public libraries
-* Historical and genealogical
-* Societies
+==Archives==
 === National Archives ===
 The Danish government collects records relating to Danish history, culture, and people. Original records of genealogical value at the National Archives include census and emigration records. Photocopies of census records from 1850 on are available to search. The copies are indexed by parish. The National Archives also has microfilm copies of all the church records for the whole country. Microfilm copies of the military records are also available at the National Archives.
-The National Archives of Denmark is open to the public. Microfilm copies of many records at the National Archives are available at the Family History Library, other major archives and libraries, and branches of the National Archives. The address of the National Archives is:
-Rigsarkivet <br />Rigsdagsgården 9 <br />DK-1218 København K. <br />Denmark <br />Internet: http://www.math.ku.dk/ths/sys/lib/dklib.htm#DKStateArch
-=== Regional Archives ===
-In Denmark there are four regional archives: one each for the islands of Sjælland and Fyn and two for the peninsula of Jylland. Each county deposits its church records at the respective regional archive when the records are over 100 years old. Records of genealogical value at regional archives include church (birth, marriage, and death), census, and land records. The regional archives of Denmark are open to the public.
-The following archive serves the counties of Bornholm, Frederiksborg, Holbæk, Maribo, København and København City, Præstø, and Sorø:
-Landsarkivet for Sjælland m.m. <br />Jagtvej 10 <br />DK-2200 København N <br />Denmark <br />Telephone: 35 24 82 00<br />Internet: http://www.sa.dk/Lak/engdefault.htm
-For records of Bornholm, also see "Libaries," below.
-The following archive serves the counties of Odense and Svendborg:
-Landsarkivet for Fyn<br />Jernbanegade 36 <br />DK-5000 Odense <br />Denmark <br />Telephone: 66 12 58 85
-Internet: http://www.sa.dk/lao/indgange/alfabetisk.htm
+The National Archives of Denmark is open to the public. Microfilm copies of many records at the National Archives are available at the FamilySearch Library, other major archives and libraries, and branches of the National Archives. The address of the National Archives is:
-The following archive serves the counties of Ålborg, Århus, Hjørring, Randers, Ribe, Ringkøbing, Skanderborg, Thisted, Viborg, and Vejle:
+'''Rigsarkivet''' <br>Rigsdagsgården 9 <br>DK-1218 København K. <br>Denmark <br>Phone:
+Tel. 33 92 33 10<br>[https://www.rigsarkivet.dk/ '''Website''']<br>[https://en.rigsarkivet.dk/explore/genealogy-how-to-get-started/ '''Genealogy – how to get started''']<br>[[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline]]
+====Daisy====
+'''The archives has an online catalog of its holdings, called "Daisy".'''
-Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland <br />Ll. Sct. Hansgade 5 <br />DK-8800 Viborg <br />Denmark <br />Telephone: 86 62 17 88<br />Internet: http://www.sa.dk/lav/aabtid/uk-intro.htm
+[https://www.sa.dk/daisy/daisy_forside '''Daisy''']<br>
-The following archive serves the counties of Åbenrå, Sønderborg, Haderslev, and Tønder:
+====Danish Demographic Database (DDD)====
+::*[https://www.ddd.dda.dk/ '''Danish Demographic Database''']<br>
+"Here in the Danish Demographic Database (DDD) you can search for information in a wide range of different sources. You can search for '''individuals or families''' when you have some information in advance. Furthermore, the people you are looking for must be found in the databases. More data is added to the databases all the time."
+:*[https://www.ddd.dda.dk/kiplink1.htm '''Censuses''']<br>
+::Since 1787, personal data on name, age, marital status, occupation and much more has been regularly collected.
+::*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/danish-census-research-part-1-using-the-danish-demographical-database '''Danish Census Research: Using the Danish Demographical Database Online Lessons''']
+:*[https://www.ddd.dda.dk/dddkiip/find_kirkebog.asp '''Church Books''']<br>
+::Database with entered church records. The church registers are divided by event.
+::*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/how-to-use-danish-church-records '''How to Use Danish Church Records Online Lesson''']
+:*[http://www.udvandrerarkivet.dk/udvandrerprotokollerne/ '''Emigrants''']<br>
+::The Copenhagen police's information on emigrants - either via Copenhagen or via Hamburg.
-Landsarkivet in Åbenrå <br />Haderslevvej 45 <br />DK-6200 Åbenrå <br />Denmark <br />Internet: http://www.sa.dk/laa/aabtid/UK-intro.htm
+:*[https://www.ddd.dda.dk/immibas/immibaslink.htm '''Immigrant history databases''']
+::Immigrant history databases; includes people who were granted work residence, naturalized or deported.
-=== The Military Archives ===
+:*[https://www.ddd.dda.dk/databaser.html '''Other Databases''']
-The Danish Military Archive is now a division of the National Archives. If you write for information, you may write to the address below. If you visit Copenhagen and want to search the military records, you may do so at the National Archives. The records of the Danish army and navy, including regimental records, levy rolls, sea rolls, and so forth, are housed at the Military Archive. This address of the Military Archive is:
+====Reading Rooms====
+*[https://www.rigsarkivet.dk/rigsarkivets-laesesale/adresser-aabningstider-og-retningslinjer/ '''Reading Rooms Guidelines''']<br>
+*[https://www.rigsarkivet.dk/rigsarkivets-laesesale/vejledning-paa-laesesalene/ '''Guidance in the reading rooms'''] Get guidance from staff and volunteer tutors.
+In Denmark, there were four regional archives:
+*Landsarkivet for Sjælland served the counties of Bornholm, Frederiksborg, Holbæk, Maribo, København and København City, Præstø, and Sorø;
+*Landsarkivet for Fyn served the counties of Odense and Svendborg;
+*Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland served the counties of Ålborg, Århus, Hjørring, Randers, Ribe, Ringkøbing, Skanderborg, Thisted, Viborg, and Vejle;
+*Landsarkivet in Åbenrå  served the counties of Åbenrå, Sønderborg, Haderslev, and Tønder.
+<br>
-Hærens Arkiv <br />Slotsholmgade 4 <br />DK-1216 København K <br />Denmark <br />Internet: http://forsvaret.dk/LG/Om+Livgarden/Historisk+Samling/
+'''As a result of organizational changes, the State Archives was transformed in 2014 into a unitary organization called the National Archives with reading rooms located in these cities:'''
+*'''Rigsarkivet, Copenhagen''' (formerly simply called Rigsarkivet and Landsarkivet for Sjælland)<br>
+:::Rigsarkivet<br>The Black Diamond<br>Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1<br>1221 Copenhagen K, Denmark<br><br>Telephone: 33 92 33 10<br>E-mail: mailbox@sa.dk<br>[https://www.kb.dk/en/visit-us/black-diamond-copenhagen Website]
+*'''The National Archives, Odense''' (formerly called the National Archives for Fyn and Danish Data Archive )<br>
+:::The National Archives, Odense<br>Jernbanegade 36<br>5000 Odense C, Denmark<br><br>Telephone: 33 92 33 10<br>E-mail:  mailbox@sa.dk
+*'''The National Archives, Viborg''' (formerly called the National Archives for Nørrejylland )<br>
+:::National Archives, Viborg<br>Ll. St. Hans Street 5<br>8800 Viborg, Denmark<br><br>Telephone: 33 92 33 10<br>E-mail:  mailbox@sa.dk
+*'''The National Archives, Aabenraa'''<br>
+:::The National Archives, Aabenraa<br>Haderslevvej 45<br>6200 Aabenraa, Denmark<br><br>Telephone: 33 92 33 10<br>E-mail:  mailbox@sa.dk
 === Copenhagen City Archive ===
 Copenhagen's city archive has records that deal primarily with the city's population. The city archive address is:
-Københavns Stadsarkiv<br />Rådhuset <br />DK 1599 København V <br />Denmark <br />Telephone: 33 66 13 74
-=== Church Parish Offices ===
-All parishes of the Lutheran church have their records that are less than 50 years old. You can write to the local parishes for information. When writing to a local parish, it is best to make your request minimal and specific. Do not send money at first. If there is a charge, you will be billed. The addresses for Danish parishes is:
-Kordegns kontor <br />(Name of the parish) Sogn <br />(Name of the parish) <br />Denmark
-It is courteous to included a self-addressed envelope and two international postage coupons with your request. Allow four to six weeks for a response.
-=== Libraries ===
-Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library) of Denmark functions much as the United States Library of Congress. It has copies of most books published in Denmark. They have a large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. The Royal Library has published catalogs of their genealogy and local history collections. See the "Genealogy" and "History" sections.
-Kongelige Bibliotek
-Christians Brygge 8 <br />DK-1219 København K <br />Denmark <br />Internet: http://www.kb.dk/en/
-=== Other Libraries ===
-Some of the sources you will want to use are available in major libraries in Denmark and in the United States and other countries. Contact these libraries and ask about their collection, hours, services, and fees.
-The Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library) has most of the books published in Denmark.
-Universitetsbibliotekets 1 Af (Div.) <br />Fiolstræde 1 <br />DK-1171 København <br />Denmark <br />Internet: http://www.romansk.ku.dk/bib/ariane/tale.html
-Universitetsbibliotekets 2 Af (Div.)<br />Nørre Alle 49 <br />DK-2200 København <br />Denmark
-The Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library) has collected many published sources, such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers. It also has a large collection of family histories.
-Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek <br />Solbjergvej 25 <br />DK-2000 København <br />Denmark <br />Internet: [http://www.beyondmarketing.dk/08. Webmanage_cms_system.beyondmarketing.dk/beyond_marketing_webmanage_cms_system.htm http://www.beyondmarketing.dk/08.%20Webmanage_cms_system.beyondmarketing.dk/beyond_marketing_webmanage_cms_system.htm]
-Centralbiblioteket (The Central Library) in Rønne city on the island of Bornholm has microfilm copies of all the records of Bornholm needed for genealogical research.
-Another useful internet site for Denmark Research is:
-http://www.yourfamilyconnection.com/danish.htm
-=== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs ===
+Københavns Stadsarkiv<br>Rådhuset <br>DK 1599 København V <br>Denmark <br><br>Telephone: 33 66 13 74 <br> Email: stadsarkiv@kff.kk.dk<Br>
+[https://www.kbharkiv.dk/ Website]
-Many archives and libraries have catalogs, inventories, guides, or periodicals that describe their records and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit, or use the records of an archive so that you can use your time more effectively.
+===Det Danske Udvandrerarkiv (Danish Emigration Archive)===
-The following are helpful guides to the archives and libraries in Denmark:
+Address: Arkivstræde 1<br>
+Aalborg<br>
+Denmark<Br>
+Telephone: (+45) 99 31 42 20<br>
+Email: [mailto:udvandrerarkiv@aalborg.dk udvandrerarkiv(at)aalborg.dk]<br>
+[https://www.udvandrerarkivet.dk/forside/ Website]
-Henning, Jensen, and Ebba Thorkelin. ''Arkivhåndbog Nørrejylland (Handbook to the Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' København: Dansk Historisk Håndbogsforlag, 1980. (FHL book 948.95 A3a.)
+== Libraries  ==
+===Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library)===
+Det Kongelige Bibliotek (the Royal Library) of Denmark functions much as the United States Library of Congress. It has copies of most books published in Denmark. They have a large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. The Royal Library has published catalogs of their genealogy and local history collections. See the "Genealogy" and "History" sections.
-Worsøe, Hans H. ''Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland (The Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' Vol. 1. Viborg: Rigsarkivet, 1980. (FHL book 948.95 A3l.)
+'''Kongelige Bibliotek'''<br>
+Christians Brygge 8 <br>DK-1219 København K <br>Denmark <br><br>[https://www.kb.dk/en/about-us Website]<br>
+Email: kb@kb.dk<br>
+[https://www.kb.dk/en Search Engine]
+-----
-Rasmussen, Poul. ''Landsarkivet for Nørrejylland (The Regional Archive of North Jutland).'' Vol 2. Viborg: Rigsarkivet, 1981. (FHL book 948.95 A3l.)
+===Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library)===
+'''Universitetsbibliotekets 1 Af (Div.)'''<br>Fiolstræde 1 <br>DK-1171 København <br>Denmark
+:The Universitetsbiblioteket (University Library) has most of the books published in Denmark.
+----
+<br>
+'''Universitetsbibliotekets 2 Af (Div.)'''<br>Nørre Alle 49 <br>DK-2200 København <br>Denmark
+-----
-Riising, Anne. ''Landsarkivet for Fyn (The Regional Archive for Fyn).'' Odense: Andelsbogtrykkeriet, 1970. (FHL book 948.93 A3r.)
+===Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library)===
+The Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek (Fredriksberg Community Library) has collected many published sources, such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers. It also has a large collection of family histories.
-Jørgensen, Harald. ''Landsarkivet for Sjælland, Lolland-Falster og Bornholm (The Regional Archive for the islands of Sjælland, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm).'' København and Odense: Andelsbogtrykkeriet, 1966. (FHL book 948.911/K1 A3j.)
+'''Frederiksberg Kommunebibliotek''' <br>Solbjergvej 25 <br>DK-2000 København <br>Denmark
+----
+===Bornholm Libraries===
+*[https://bibliotek.brk.dk/biblioteker '''Bornholms Folkebiblioteker''']
-Kohl, Carl V. ''Hærrens Arkiv (The Military Archive).'' København: Krigsministeriet, 1946. (FHL book 948.911/K1 J5k.)
+==Museums==
+'''Museum of Danish America'''<br>
+Main Street, PO Box 249<br>
+Elk Horn, IA (Iowa) 51531-0249 USA<br>
+[http://www.danishmuseum.org '''Website''']
+==Record Offices==
+*Prior to civil registration, '''vital data was recorded in the parish register'''.
+*In 1924, Denmark implemented a '''nationwide civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths'''.
+*Although nationwide civil registration did not begin until the 20th century, '''Copenhagen began much earlier'''. Civil marriage registration began in 1851, and death registration began in 1840. Births were not registered civilly until the 1924 nationwide date.
+*Civil registration records are kept at the local civil registration office in each district, town or city (municipality). Therefore, you must determine the town where your ancestor lived before you can find the records.
-The Family History Library has copies of some of the published inventories and has other guides, catalogs, directories, and inventories of these and other libraries. These types of records are listed in the catalog under DENMARK - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES. You may also find records under the region (such as Nørrejylland) or county.
+{{Place|Denmark}}
+[[Category:Denmark]][[Category:Denmark Archives and Libraries]]