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=== Confirmations [Konfirmerede]  ===
=== Confirmations [Konfirmation]  ===


Starting in 1736, the Danish church required that young people be instructed in Lutheran catechism and pass a test before taking their first communion. This usually took place between the ages of 14 and 17 years old.<br>  
Starting in 1736, the Danish church required that young people be instructed in Lutheran catechism and pass a test before taking their first communion. This usually took place between the ages of 14 and 17 years old.<br>  


Confirmation records kept during the 1700s generally lists the person's name, residence, and sometimes his or her age. After 1814, the parents' names, christening date and place, performance grade, and date of smallpox vaccination also appear. See article: [[Denmark: Confirmation Records|Denmark: Confirmation Records]] for additional information.  
Confirmation records kept during the 1700s generally lists the person's name, residence, and sometimes his or her age. After 1814, the parents' names, christening date and place, performance grade, and date of smallpox vaccination also appear. See article: [[Denmark: Confirmation Records|Denmark: Confirmation Records]] for additional information.


=== Marriages [Copulerede]  ===
=== Marriages [Copulerede]  ===
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