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The first census in Denmark with genealogical information was taken during the summer of 1787. Unfortunately, this meant that most seamen and seasonal workers were away. The next census was taken in 1801, and then again in 1834. Beginning in 1840, a census was taken every five years until 1860. After 1860, the census was taken every ten years until the end of the century. Beginning in 1901, censuses were again taken every five years. | The first census in Denmark with genealogical information was taken during the summer of 1787. Unfortunately, this meant that most seamen and seasonal workers were away. The next census was taken in 1801, and then again in 1834. Beginning in 1840, a census was taken every five years until 1860. After 1860, the census was taken every ten years until the end of the century. Beginning in 1901, censuses were again taken every five years. | ||
The most recent Danish census at the Family History Library is for 1911. Census records less than sixty-five years old are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. It can be found online at http://www.arkivalieronline.dk/English/default.aspx | The most recent Danish census at the Family History Library is for 1911. Census records less than sixty-five years old are confidential and may not be searched by individuals. The most recent census which has been released is the 1916 census. It can be found online at [http://www.arkivalieronline.dk/English/default.aspx http://www.arkivalieronline.dk/English/default.aspx]. The government will make limited searches in the 1920 and 1925 censuses. | ||
Census taking was also conducted in the other provinces and territories under Danish rule: <u>[[Greenland]]</u>, the <u>[[Faroe Islands]]</u>, the West Indies, Trankebar, India in 1835, and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840. | Census taking was also conducted in the other provinces and territories under Danish rule: <u>[[Greenland]]</u>, the <u>[[Faroe Islands]]</u>, the West Indies, Trankebar, India in 1835, and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840. | ||