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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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*[[Denmark: Finding Birth Information|Birth Information]] | *[[Denmark: Finding Birth Information|Birth Information]] | ||
*[[Denmark: Finding Marriage Information|Marriage Information]] | *[[Denmark: Finding Marriage Information|Marriage Information]] | ||
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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 Danish government has been working to index the Danish Census records. Accordingly, the Danish Census records have been digitized and made available online at [http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx]. These images can be viewed page by page. An effort is being made to index all of these digitized census records. Although indexing has not been completed, many Danish censuses have been indexed. This index is available at [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm]. See "[[Denmark: | The Danish government has been working to index the Danish Census records. Accordingly, the Danish Census records have been digitized and made available online at [http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx http://www.sa.dk/ao/SoegeSider/Folketaelling.aspx]. These images can be viewed page by page. An effort is being made to index all of these digitized census records. Although indexing has not been completed, many Danish censuses have been indexed. This index is available at [http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm]. See "[[Denmark: Census#Online_Census_Strategy|Online Census Strategy]]" below for more tips on how to use these websites. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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Finding your ancestors' family in the census records of a large city can be time consuming. It is helpful to know the street address. Beginning in 1870, the census is arranged alphabetically by street for the large cities in Denmark. Sometimes you can find the street address in the church records at the time of a birth, marriage, or death in the family. Other sources for street address are business directories; civil certificates of birth, marriage, or death; probate records; or court records. | Finding your ancestors' family in the census records of a large city can be time consuming. It is helpful to know the street address. Beginning in 1870, the census is arranged alphabetically by street for the large cities in Denmark. Sometimes you can find the street address in the church records at the time of a birth, marriage, or death in the family. Other sources for street address are business directories; civil certificates of birth, marriage, or death; probate records; or court records. | ||
==== Census Indexes for Large Cities ==== | ==== Census Indexes for Large Cities ==== | ||
Research use: These indexes provide easy-to-use access to the census records of large cities, and greatly improve the accessibility of these records. The references in the census index lead a researcher to families in the actual census. The indexes are essential for locating people in large cities, especially Copenhagen, the largest city in Denmark. In the mid- to late-1800s Denmark experienced a great migration of people from the countryside to the towns and larger cities. About 85% of the Danish population is urban, with 37% of the total population concentrated in the four largest cities (København [Copenhagen], Ålborg, Odense, and Århus). | Research use: These indexes provide easy-to-use access to the census records of large cities, and greatly improve the accessibility of these records. The references in the census index lead a researcher to families in the actual census. The indexes are essential for locating people in large cities, especially Copenhagen, the largest city in Denmark. In the mid- to late-1800s Denmark experienced a great migration of people from the countryside to the towns and larger cities. About 85% of the Danish population is urban, with 37% of the total population concentrated in the four largest cities (København [Copenhagen], Ålborg, Odense, and Århus). | ||
Record type: Card indexes and typed indexes are available for several cities in Denmark. The following have been identified but others likely exist: (a) 1801 Census Index for Copenhagen city (single alphabetical listing). (b) 1845 Census Index for Copenhagen city. (c) 1845 Census Index for Århus city. | Record type: Card indexes and typed indexes are available for several cities in Denmark. The following have been identified but others likely exist: (a) 1801 Census Index for Copenhagen city (single alphabetical listing). (b) 1845 Census Index for Copenhagen city. (c) 1845 Census Index for Århus city. | ||
Time period: 1771 to present. There are known indexes for 1801 and 1845. Most years have not yet been indexed but there is significant potential for new indexes being produced in the future. | Time period: 1771 to present. There are known indexes for 1801 and 1845. Most years have not yet been indexed but there is significant potential for new indexes being produced in the future. | ||
Contents: Indexes to census records. They provide names of individuals, residence and reference to the actual census (Section of the city, Enumeration district number, page or entry number). Those identified thus far include full names, ages, sex, marital status, and remarks. The 1845 indexes include the birthplace for each person and complete reference to the 1845 census. | Contents: Indexes to census records. They provide names of individuals, residence and reference to the actual census (Section of the city, Enumeration district number, page or entry number). Those identified thus far include full names, ages, sex, marital status, and remarks. The 1845 indexes include the birthplace for each person and complete reference to the 1845 census. | ||
Location: Copenhagen indexes are at the National Archives in Copenhagen, the city archive in Copenhagen, Viborg archives. | Location: Copenhagen indexes are at the National Archives in Copenhagen, the city archive in Copenhagen, Viborg archives. | ||
Population coverage: 98% or more of the population of the cities involved.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Denmark,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1998.</ref> | Population coverage: 98% or more of the population of the cities involved.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Denmark,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1998.</ref> | ||
To find census records in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place search under— | To find census records in the FamilySearch Catalog, look in the Place search under— | ||
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DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS | DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS | ||
You will find the parishes listed in the order they appear on the microfilm. | You will find the parishes listed in the order they appear on the microfilm. | ||
== Kommunal Censuses == | == Kommunal Censuses == | ||
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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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== 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. | ||
http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search - available in English and (mostly) indexed as family groups. Also includes parish church books. | http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search - available in English and (mostly) indexed as family groups. Also includes parish church books. | ||
== Online Census Strategy == | == Online Census Strategy == | ||
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{{Place|Denmark}} | {{Place|Denmark}} | ||
[[Category:Denmark | [[Category:Denmark]][[Category:Census records in Denmark]] | ||