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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 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. | ||
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You will find the following types of information in census records: | You will find the following types of information in census records: | ||
'''1787, 1801, 1834, and 1840.''' These censuses give the names of all members of the household, their ages, sexes, occupations, relationships to the head of the household | '''1787, 1801, 1834, and 1840.''' These censuses give the names of all members of the household, their ages, sexes, occupations, relationships to the head of the household and marital statuses. | ||
'''1845 and later.''' These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household. | '''1845 and later.''' These censuses list the names, ages, occupations, relationships to the head of the household, religious affiliations, and birthplaces (county and parish) of all members of the household. | ||
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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. | ||
To find census records in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Place search | To find census records in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Place search under— | ||
DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS | DENMARK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS RECORDS | ||
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'''DANISH CENSUS HEADINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS''' | '''DANISH CENSUS HEADINGS WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS''' | ||
Danish censuses have standardized column headings, which allowed the census taker to record the requested | 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. | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1787_1801_0001.jpg Danish Census Headings 1787 and 1801] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/File:Den_Census_1787_1801_0001.jpg Danish Census Headings 1787 and 1801] | ||