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*[https://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts Ancestry Surname Information] | *[https://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts Ancestry Surname Information] | ||
*[https://lastnames.myheritage.com/last-names/ MyHeritage Last Name Directory] | *[https://lastnames.myheritage.com/last-names/ MyHeritage Last Name Directory] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname | *[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname Surname experience] at FamilySearch - search by surname to learn its meaning and origin | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Considerable confusion exists among many people with Danish ancestry regarding how names are used in Denmark and how they should be recorded. This document attempts to give background into the historical practices, legislation, and recommended best practices for recording Danish personal and place names. | Considerable confusion exists among many people with Danish ancestry regarding how names are used in Denmark and how they should be recorded. This document attempts to give background into the historical practices, legislation, and recommended best practices for recording Danish personal and place names. | ||
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