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''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Denmark: | ''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Denmark:_Census|Census]]'' | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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Through the years, there have been a few special censuses taken at the [[Danish Kommune|kommune]] level in certain areas throughout Denmark. These kommunal censuses were taken whenever they were needed, usually in the bigger cities. They had the same information as the national census plus extra information (example: ). It is always good to check if there is a kommunal census for the area you are researching, as they can help fill in gaps that national censuses miss.The following are some of the communal censuses available (italicized if available at the Family History Library):<br> | Through the years, there have been a few special censuses taken at the [[Danish Kommune|kommune]] level in certain areas throughout Denmark. These kommunal censuses were taken whenever they were needed, usually in the bigger cities. They had the same information as the national census plus extra information (example: ). It is always good to check if there is a kommunal census for the area you are researching, as they can help fill in gaps that national censuses miss.The following are some of the communal censuses available (italicized if available at the Family History Library):<br> | ||
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Danish censuses have standardized column headings, which allowed the census taker to record the requested information in the correct place. Click on the following links to bring up the census headings. The Danish wording AND the English translations will appear. By knowing what is asked for in the various census years, you will be able to better plan your research strategy. | Danish censuses have standardized column headings, which allowed the census taker to record the requested information in the correct place. Click on the following links to bring up the census headings. The Danish wording AND the English translations will appear. By knowing what is asked for in the various census years, you will be able to better plan your research strategy. | ||
[ | [[File:Den_Census_1787_1801_0001.jpg|Danish Census Headings 1787 and 1801]] | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1834_1840_0002.jpg Danish Census Headings 1834 and 1840] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1834_1840_0002.jpg Danish Census Headings 1834 and 1840] | ||
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[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1911_p4_0025.jpg Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 4] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1911_p4_0025.jpg Danish Census Headings 1911 Page 4] | ||
== Online Census Extractions == | == Online Census Extractions == | ||
Web pages containing extracted [http://aurelia-clemons.dk/census.htm Census records] by Aurelia Clemons. | Web pages containing extracted [http://aurelia-clemons.dk/census.htm Census records] by Aurelia Clemons. | ||
== Online Census Strategy == | == Online Census Strategy == | ||