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Most Danish emigrants left through the port of København (Copenhagen). (See also FamilySearch: [[Copenhagen: Emigration and Immigration|Copenhagen: Emigration and Immigration]].) The departure records from this port are called passenger lists. These lists begin in 1869. The information in them varies over time, but it usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, and destinations. Relationships and last residence or birthplace may also be given. | Most Danish emigrants left through the port of København (Copenhagen). (See also FamilySearch: [[Copenhagen: Emigration and Immigration|Copenhagen: Emigration and Immigration]].) The departure records from this port are called passenger lists. These lists begin in 1869. The information in them varies over time, but it usually includes the emigrants' names, ages, occupations, and destinations. Relationships and last residence or birthplace may also be given. | ||
The original records of Copenhagen can be found at the national archive. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of these records dating from 1869 to 1911. You can also search the Copenhagen Emigration Records through:http://www.emiarch.dk/home. | The original records of Copenhagen can be found at the national archive. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of these records dating from 1869 to 1911. You can also search the Copenhagen Emigration Records through: [http://www.emiarch.dk/home.php Emiarch Home] | ||
You will find microform copies of the original Copenhagen emigration records by doing a Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION. | You will find microform copies of the original Copenhagen emigration records by doing a Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION. | ||
The Copenhagen emigration records are divided into direct and indirect emigration. If, after leaving Copenhagen, a ship travelled directly to its destination, the emigration was called direct emigration. If the ship stopped at least once at another port before arriving at its destination, the emigration was indirect emigration. | The Copenhagen emigration records are divided into direct and indirect emigration. If, after leaving Copenhagen, a ship travelled directly to its destination, the emigration was called direct emigration. If the ship stopped at least once at another port before arriving at its destination, the emigration was indirect emigration. The passenger lists are listed by year, and then alphabetically (almost) by surname. | ||
A special list of Latter-day Saint emigrants for the years 1872-1894 appears on FHL film number 040,994. | A special list of Latter-day Saint emigrants for the years 1872-1894 appears on FHL film number 040,994. | ||
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Email: emiarch@emiarch.dk | Email: emiarch@emiarch.dk | ||
Internet: | Internet: [http://www.udvandrerarkivet.dk/forside/# Udvandrerarkivet forside] | ||
It is a good idea to include a self-addressed envelope and several international postage coupons with your request. | It is a good idea to include a self-addressed envelope and several international postage coupons with your request. | ||
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The following is a bibliography of over 2,500 published lists of emigrants and immigrants: | The following is a bibliography of over 2,500 published lists of emigrants and immigrants: | ||
Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigrations Lists Bibliography, 1538-1900.'' 2nd ed. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. (Family History Library | Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigrations Lists Bibliography, 1538-1900.'' 2nd ed. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. (Family History Library book {{FHL|631202|title-id|disp=973 W33p}} 1988.) More than 1,000 of these lists are indexed in P. William Filby, ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index'', 9 vols. (Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981-; Family History Library book Ref {{FHL|631202|title-id|disp=973 W33p}}). This does not index official U.S. arrival lists. Many of the names are from post-1820 published sources. | ||
People tracing Danish Latter-day Saint ancestors should see the LDS Research page [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] for additional sources. | People tracing Danish Latter-day Saint ancestors should see the LDS Research page [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] for additional sources. | ||