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Column headings, 1701 Census

Oppsiddernes eller Leilændings Stand og Vilkaar

The farmer's social status (* See note below)

Gaardenes eller Pladsernes Navne

Name of farm

Opsiddernes eller Leilændings Navne

Name of farmer or tenant farmer

Deres Alder

Their ages

Deres Sønners Navne og hvor de findes

The names of their sons and where they reside

Deres Aar og Alder

The ages of the sons

Tjenestekarle eller Drenge

Names of male servants

Deres Alder

Their ages

* This column lists the social status of the farmer, such as "Officergaard" - farm belonging to a military officer, "Prestegaard" - farm belonging to the priest, etc.

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