Sample characteristics: Denmark
Census/survey characteristics | |
Type | Census |
Title | Danish Census 1787 |
Population universe | All persons present at the time of the census and temporarily absent "natives" |
De jure or de facto | De jure |
Census/survey day | July 1, 1787 |
Field work period | July 1, 1787 |
Type of fieldwork | Direct enumeration in royal boroughs. In rural areas, vicars compiled lists of parish residents. |
Microdata sample characteristics | |
Sample design | Not applicable |
Sample fraction | 1 |
Sample size (person records) | 840134 |
Sample weights | Not applicable |
Units identified in microdata | |
Dwellings | No |
Vacant units | No |
Households | Yes |
Collective dwellings | Yes |
Smallest geography | Parish |
Census/survey characteristics | |
Type | Census |
Title | Danish Census 1801 |
Statistical agency | Department of Finances |
Population universe | All persons present at the time of the census and temporarily absent "natives" |
De jure or de facto | De jure |
Census/survey day | February 1, 1801 |
Field work period | February 1, 1801 |
Type of fieldwork | Direct enumeration in royal boroughs. In rural areas, vicars compiled lists of parish residents. |
Microdata sample characteristics | |
Sample design | Not applicable |
Sample fraction | 1 |
Sample size (person records) | 926325 |
Sample weights | Not applicable |
Units identified in microdata | |
Dwellings | No |
Vacant units | No |
Households | Yes |
Collective dwellings | Yes |
Smallest geography | Parish |