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.

Records and registries

The Danish National Archives contain many different types of records and registries that could prove to be useful when you are conducting a genealogical research. Find information about some of the basic records.

Danish names

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