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''[[Europe]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''[[Greenland]]''' | ''[[Europe]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''[[Greenland]]''' | ||
For the past several centuries Greenland has been under the rule of the kingdom of | For the past several centuries Greenland has been under the rule of the kingdom of [[Denmark Genealogy|Denmark]]. Most records were created by the Danish government, including censuses. 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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=== Bibliography === | === Bibliography === | ||
- Skaaning, Jytte and Bente Klercke Rasmussen. Find Din Slægt - og Gør den Levende: Håndbog i Slægtshistorie, 2d ed. Syddansk Universitetsforlag, 2006.<br>- Arkivalieronline.dk | - Skaaning, Jytte and Bente Klercke Rasmussen. ''Find Din Slægt - og Gør den Levende: Håndbog i Slægtshistorie'', 2d ed. Syddansk Universitetsforlag, 2006.<br>- Arkivalieronline.dk | ||
-Dansk Demografisk Database, Dansk Data Arkiv | -Dansk Demografisk Database, Dansk Data Arkiv | ||