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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. | ||
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 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 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: Greenland, the Faero Islands, the West Indies, Trankebar, India in 1835, and Frederiksnagor (now Serampore), India in 1840. | |||
You will find the following types of information in census records: | You will find the following types of information in census records: | ||
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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. | ||
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'''DANISH CENSUS HEADINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS''' | '''DANISH CENSUS HEADINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS''' | ||
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==== Danish Demographic Database ==== | ==== Danish Demographic Database ==== | ||
Search the [[Danish Demographic Database|Danish Demographic Database]] for census transcriptions of all individuals in a household.<br> | Search the [[Danish Demographic Database|Danish Demographic Database]] for census transcriptions of all individuals in a household.<br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Denmark]] | [[Category:Denmark]] | ||