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#[[Denmark Church Records|<u>Church Records</u>]]: Probably the most important records to use in Danish research are the church records. For centuries the church was in charge of recording the vital information of the populace. Nearly all of the Danish church records have been digitized and made available online for free. See the article [[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline]]. <br> | #[[Denmark Church Records|<u>Church Records</u>]]: Probably the most important records to use in Danish research are the church records. For centuries the church was in charge of recording the vital information of the populace. Nearly all of the Danish church records have been digitized and made available online for free. See the article [[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline]]. <br> | ||
#[[Denmark Census|<u>Censuses</u>]]: This includes national and Kommune censuses. Censuses not only give a picture of the family as it was at the time the census was taken, but also provides information about where they lived in the city. | #[[Denmark Census|<u>Censuses</u>]]: This includes national and Kommune censuses. Censuses not only give a picture of the family as it was at the time the census was taken, but also provides information about where they lived in the city. | ||
#[[ | #[[Denmark Tax Records|Taxes]]: The cities usually had more taxes than the countryside, resulting in more records. Some of these records include fire insurance. Although there is not a large amount of specific genealogical information in these records, they do give a specific address of the individual and helps in finding other records. | ||
#<u>Directories</u>: For centuries, cities were the only areas with directories. Directories can include genealogical data along with residence information. | #<u>Directories</u>: For centuries, cities were the only areas with directories. Directories can include genealogical data along with residence information. | ||
# | #[[Denmark Civil Registration|<u>Civil Registration</u>]]: Although civil registration did not become a major record source until the 20th century, and was only available in a few areas of Denmark, they are a very useful record. Often the civil registration records will contain more information on the deceased individual than the church records .<br> | ||
#[[Denmark Probate Records|<u>Probates</u>]]: Usually, after a person died, a probate was conducted in order to pay the deceased's debts and distribute what's left to the inheritors. these records will usually list when the deceased passed away. If not, usually the probate date is close to the death date. | #[[Denmark Probate Records|<u>Probates</u>]]: Usually, after a person died, a probate was conducted in order to pay the deceased's debts and distribute what's left to the inheritors. these records will usually list when the deceased passed away. If not, usually the probate date is close to the death date. | ||
<u>Occupational Records</u> | <u>Occupational Records</u> | ||
#<u>[[ | #<u>[[Denmark Occupations|Guild Records]]</u>: If your ancestor was a tradesman (butcher, baker, blacksmith, etc.) he may have belonged to a guild. Each guild has a variety of records that contain many different types of genealogical information. These records will be some of the best records to search if your ancestor was a tradesman. | ||
<u>Social Records</u> | <u>Social Records</u> | ||
#<u>[[Copenhagen: | #<u>[[Copenhagen: Poor Records|Poor Records]]</u>: Even if your ancestor was poor, there will be records about them. Very detailed information was kept concerning the poor of a city. These records include foster children records, poor house records, [[Copenhagen: Elderly Care Records|elderly records]], and much more. | ||
#<u>Citizenship Records</u>: For many occupations, it was necessary for the worker to be a citizen of the city. These records are usually found with the Town Hall records. Citizenship records usually give birth information, residence | #<u>Citizenship Records</u>: For many occupations, it was necessary for the worker to be a citizen of the city. These records are usually found with the Town Hall records. Citizenship records usually give birth information, residence information, and occupational information. | ||
<u>If you still cannot find your ancestor in the city try the following records</u>: | <u>If you still cannot find your ancestor in the city try the following records</u>: | ||
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#[[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)|<u>Military Levying Rolls</u>]]: If an ancestor was still included in the military rolls when they died, their name will usually be crossed out and a death date written in the notes column. | #[[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)|<u>Military Levying Rolls</u>]]: If an ancestor was still included in the military rolls when they died, their name will usually be crossed out and a death date written in the notes column. | ||
#[[Denmark Court Records|<u>Court Records</u>]]: there are many different court records and they may not necessarily record vital information, but they can give clues. For example, if the ancestor was murdered, there may be a court proceeding that records the circumstances surrounding the death.<br> | #[[Denmark Court Records|<u>Court Records</u>]]: there are many different court records and they may not necessarily record vital information, but they can give clues. For example, if the ancestor was murdered, there may be a court proceeding that records the circumstances surrounding the death.<br> | ||
#[[Denmark Cemeteries|<u>Cemeteries</u>]]: Like all cemeteries, you can usually find the death information of the individual on the headstone. However, it is important to note that in Denmark, a person only remains buried while the family pays for the grave. When there is no one else to pay for the grave the body and headstone is usually removed and taken to the catacombs or crematorium. The headstone is usually recycled. | #[[Denmark Cemeteries|<u>Cemeteries</u>]]: Like all cemeteries, you can usually find the death information of the individual on the headstone. However, it is important to note that in Denmark, a person only remains buried while the family pays for the grave upkeep. When there is no one else to pay for the grave upkeep, the body and headstone is usually removed and taken to the catacombs or crematorium. The headstone is usually recycled. | ||
== Step 4: What's next? == | == Step 4: What's next? == | ||