Genealogy – how to get started

To conduct research about any particular person it is necessary to start with some basic information: their full name; the date and place of their birth; marriage, death or an exact address in a year during which a population census in Denmark took place.

Search the collections

The Danish National Archives offers various systems and search services to help you find specific materials in our extensive collections.

Danish names

This page provides some basic information about traditions regarding Danish names. This may be helpful when searching for Danish ancestors.