Denmark Civil Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

 Collection Time Period The records in this collection are for the years 1851-1959. Collection Description  The earliest records are handwritten in narrative style. Beginning in 1923, entries were recorded in books containing preprinted forms. These records cover only individuals who were not members of, or chose not to marry in the state church. Consequently, the population coverage is quite low. These records do not cover any parts of Denmark that were under German administration to 1920. These counties were Tønder, Haderslev, Åbenrå, and Sønderborg. Record Content These are the key genealogical facts found in most Danish Civil Marriage records: Names of the bride and groom Marriage date Age of bride and groom sometimes the birthdate Residence of bride and groom Occupation of the bride and groom  How To Use the Collection Civil marriage records are an excellent source for validating the date and place of marriage. If a marriage record for a couple cannot be found in the church registers, the civil marriage registers are an excellent source to check. Collection History Civil marriages were first allowed in Denmark in 1851. In rural areas the marriage was recorded with the district sheriff, and with the magistrate in cities. The marriage was recorded in special notarial registers. These registers vary in content and arrangement by area. Some include a considerable number of supporting documents, such as baptismal certificates, while others record only the names and residences of the bridal couple. In 1923 the registration process was changed by legislation enacted in 1922. This made the mayor the registering officer in the cities and the parish sherrif the registrar in rural areas. The registration form was also standardized making into a columnar format. Regions of Denmark that belonged to Germany had a separate system of registration. Why This Collection Was Created Civil registration of marriage legitimized marriage for members of the population who were not adherents of the state church. Collection Reliability The marriage date is very reliable. Other information depends upon the knowledge and reliability of the informants (usually the bride and groom). Related Websites Danish Genealogy Records Denmark Genealogy Links</a> Related Wiki Articles Denmark: Civil Registration-Vital Records</a> Denmark Birth, Marriage, and Death Search Stateges 1467-Present</a> Contributions to This Article <span class="fck_mw_template"> Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections When you copy information from a record, you should also list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: How to Cite FamilySearch Collections. Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection United States. Bureau of the Census. 12th census, 1900, digital images, From FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: September 29, 2006), Arizona Territory, Maricopa, Township 1, East Gila, Salt River Base and Meridian; sheet 9B, line 71 </li>Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records, 1886-1933, digital images, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: April 22, 2010), Baptism of Adolfo Fernandez Jimenez, 1 Feb. 1910, San Pedro Apóstol, Cuahimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico, film number 0227023 </li></ul> Sources of Information for This Collection Denmark. Civil Marriages, 1851-1967. Landsarkivet Norrejylland, Hansgade 5, 8800 Viborg, Denmark.

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