Denmark Census, 1834 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Census |
| Collection years: | 1834 |
| Language: | Danish |
| Title in the Language: | Danmark Folketælling |
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Contents
Why Should I Look at This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an enumeration of all persons in the Kingdom of Denmark on 18 February 1834. If you had an ancestor living in Denmark at this time you should check this census to see where they were living, information about their age, occupation and other members of the family or household.
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This is an every-name index to the 1834 census of Denmark. This index was created by MyHeritage from images provided by the National Archives of Denmark. The National Archives of Denmark has cataloged this census with Rentekammeret, Danske Afdeling, Dansk-Norsk Tabelkontor (Treasury Department, Danish Division, Danish-Norwegian Statistical Office) as the responsible government office. More information about the records created by this office can be found at the National Archives of Denmark's online catalog, Daisy.
This census was taken for the countries of Denmark, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and the Danish West Indies. This publication is only for Denmark. The enumeration for Denmark was divided into three sections: Copenhagen city, other cities, and rural areas.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.
Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Danish and German. For help reading them see:
- Denmark Handwriting
- Danish Genealogical Word List
- Denmark Languages
- German Genealogical Word List
- Germany Languages
- Germany Handwriting
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
This census forms contain the following information.
| Column Heading (Danish) | Column Heading (English) |
|---|---|
| Byernes eller Stedernes Navne, med Anførsel af Gaarde, Huse, o.s.v. | Town's or place's name with reference of farms, houses, etc. |
| Samtlige Personers Navne i hver Gaard, hvert Huus, o.s.v. | All persons' names in each farm, each house, etc. |
| Enhver Personers Alder, det løbende Alders Aar iberegnet. | Each person's age, determined according to the current year. |
| Gift, ugift, enkemand eller enke. | Married, unmarried, widower or widow. |
| Personernes Titel, Embede, Forretning, Haandværk, Næringsvei, Stilling i Familien eller hvad de lever af. | Persons' title, office, business, craft, occupation, position in the family or how they are provided for. |
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
For additional details about these records and help using them see Denmark, Censuses - FamilySearch Historical Records
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Bornholm County, Povlsker parish
Digital Folder Number List[edit | edit source]
This collection contains a digital browse. Only the DGS numbers are displayed. The following list shows the contents of each of the DGS numbers.
| DGS Number | Description | Volume | Page | County | District | Parish | City | Quarter | First Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100949171 | 1728 | 1 | 1 | København | Sank Annæ Vester | Rosenborg slot | |||
| 100949172 | 1729 | 3 | 1 | København | Sank Annæ Vester | Adelgade | |||
| 100949173 | 1730 | 9 | 177 | Aarhus | Volden | ||||
| 100949174 | 1731 | 15 | 165 | Næstved | Grønnegade | ||||
| 100949175 | 1732 | 21 | 187 | Ålborg | Grevskabet Lindenborg | Lillevorde | |||
| 100949176 | 1733 | 24 | 1 | Ålborg | Hornum | Årestrup | |||
| 100949177 | 1734 | 30 | 209 | Bornholm | Sønder | Povlsker | |||
| 100949178 | 1735 | 36 | 251 | Hjørring | Børglum | Vejby | |||
| 100949179 | 1736 | 43 | 73 | Holbæk | Merløse | Tveje Merløse | |||
| 100949180 | 1737 | 50 | 201 | København | Sokkelund | Tårnby | |||
| 100949181 | 1738 | 57 | 201 | Maribo | Lollands Sønder | Søllested | |||
| 100949182 | 1739 | 63 | 115 | Odense | Skam | Uggerslev | |||
| 100949183 | 1740 | 68 | 187 | Præstø | Mønbo | Keldby | |||
| 100949184 | 1741 | 71 | 1 | Randers | Mols | Agri | |||
| 100949185 | 1742 | 77 | 239 | Ribe | Skads | Hostrup | |||
| 100949186 | 1743 | 82 | 1 | Rinkjøbing | Hind | Gammel | |||
| 100949187 | 1744 | 87 | 407 | Skanderborg | Voer | Ørridslev | |||
| 100949188 | 1745 | 94 | 209 | Svendborg | Gudme | Ringe | |||
| 100949189 | 1746 | 101 | 1 | Thisted | Hillerslev | Hansted | |||
| 100949190 | 1747 | 107 | 23 | Vejle | Holmans | Gauerslund | |||
| 100949191 | 1748 | 114 | 1 | Viborg | Rinds | Bjerregrav |
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
You can search the index or view the images. Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person you are looking for
- The parish where the person lived
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
To view images in this collection:
- Look at the Digital Folder Number List section to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
- Go to the Browse Page
- Select the Film number to view the images
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
- Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing this Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
- Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
- Use the information to locate the individual in church records, if appropriate
I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Consult the Denmark Record Finder to find other records
- Consider alternate spellings for names, such as Peder for Peter, and Maria for Maren
- Law regarding surnames were not fully in effect at this time, so the person may be recorded with or without a patronymic surname
- People enjoyed a higher level of personal mobility in Denmark than in other countries due to the easier terrain and a well-developed system of roads
- When looking for a person with a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which individual is correct. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to determine which candidate is the correct person. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
- Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name.
- Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches
- Search the records of nearby parishes. While it was uncommon for an individual in this period to move more than about 20 miles from their place of birth, smaller relocations were not uncommon
- Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible
- Consult the Denmark Record Finder to find other records
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Denmark.
Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
