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Denmark


Goal 1: Research


Explorations

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Denmark Counties



Goal 1: Learn about Denmark research and records.


Choices


AGet started with Danish research.


  1. Overview: Read this Wiki article to help you with beginning Danish research.

    FS—Danish Research: Getting Started

  2. Get an overview of Danish family history on the Archives.com site.

    AR—Danish Family History

  3. Basics: Learn the basics of Danish and Scandinavian research in these blog articles.

    FS—Beginning Your Scandinavian Family History - 2016
    FS—Keys to Scandinavian Research - 2016

  4. Explore Tips for Beginners on the FamilySearch Wiki.

    FS—Tips for Beginners
  5. Resources: Find Danish resources for research on FamilySearch.

    FS—Danish Resources on FamilySearch.org—40:44

  6. Record Finder: Use the Denmark Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Denmark Record Finder


Locations
  1. Counties: Use the clickable Denmark counties map on the FamilySearch Wiki page to explore research locations. See also the county list below it.
  2. Copenhagen: Learn how to do research in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    FS—Research in Copenhagen—63:08 - 2016

  3. Danish Places: Learn how to sort out Danish places in your research.

    BYU—Beginning Danish Research—56:44 - 2017



Exercises


BLearn about Danish language and naming resources for your research.


  1. Tips and Terms: Learn about Danish language tips and common genealogy terms in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Denmark Languages   

  2. Surnames: Learn about Danish surnames and given names in this article.

    FS—Denmark Names, Personal   

  3. Learn more about Danish names and patronymics.

    Danish Names

  4. Search the Geneanet site for Danish surnames.
  5. Explore surname distribution (a map where certain surnames are prevalent) in Denmark.
  6. Handwriting: Get an introduction to the Gothic script used in Danish print and handwriting.

    Learn Gothic Handwriting


CUse effective research methods for your Danish ancestors.


  1. Explore the web links on the Strategies for Danish Research Wiki page.
  2. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  3. Explore the Museum of Danish Americans for a variety of resources for your research.
  4. Explore a variety of Danish genealogy resources on the Aurelia Clemons genealogy page.
Exercises