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For more information about the parish in which your ancestor(s) lived, see the following reference work:
For more information about the parish in which your ancestor(s) lived, see the following reference work:


Trap, J. P. ''Danmark''. Several editions, 31 volumes. København: G.E.C. Gad, 1958. (FHL Scand. 948.9 E2t.)
* Trap, J. P. ''Danmark''. Several editions, 31 volumes. København: G.E.C. Gad, 1958. (FHL Scand. 948.9 E2t.)


Bibliographies that list local histories are available for some Danish counties. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under—
Bibliographies that list local histories are available for some Danish counties. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under:


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=== Calendar Changes ===
=== Calendar Changes ===


The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. Denmark officially adopted it on 18 February 1700. At the time of the change, 10 days were omitted in order to bring the calendar into line with the solar year.<br>
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. Denmark officially adopted it on 18 February 1700. At the time of the change, 10 days were omitted in order to bring the calendar into line with the solar year.


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