DDB:s Field of Activity
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As a national research resource the Demographic Data Base activities are centred on two main areas: data production and research. Data production includes input, filing and systematizing information.
The Demographic Data Base is responsible for ensuring that historical data from parish registers and parish statistics are easily available for researchers from both Sweden and abroad. DDB:s research activities include method development, service for researchers, provision of guest research posts, seminars, conferences etc. |
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The Umeå unit bears the main responsibility for research service. A certain amount of service is carried out by the Haparanda unit, mainly the provision of source files.
The Jörn unit is responsible for all genealogical service, e.g. genealogical research, that is requested by researches or members of the public. |
A short history
The Demographic Data Base began as a temporary employment project in 1973 under the auspices of the National Archives. The aim was to computerize parish registers to make them available for research. The irreplaceable historical records in the Archives were in urgent need of protection from further wear and tear. Research priorities decided the choice of records and areas of investigation. Historical period and areas to be studied were selected on the basis of researchers' requirements.
Database operations have increased in both range and extent, and are established today in four places; Umeå, Haparanda, Jörn and Karesuando. Since 1978 the Demographic Data Base is a special unit at the Umeå University and employs in all about 70 people. |
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