Category: German Genealogy

A Guide to German Genealogy Research

Table of Contents Finding Your Ancestral Hometown Understanding German Language for Genealogy Using German Genealogy Records German Emigration Patterns German Genealogy Websites and Resources NOTE: Most material adapted from articles written by James M. Beidler. Culturally rich and historically significant, Germany is a sprawling country from which over 40 million Americans claim heritage. It has […]

German Civil Records: How to Find Your Ancestors Premium

Tap into valuable Standesamtregistern—German birth, marriage and death records almost as old as Germany itself.

Online Tools for Finding Your Ancestors’ Germanic Villages

This article provides many digital tools and resources for finding your ancestors' German villages.

Germans from Russia: A Guide to Finding Your Ancestors Premium

German speakers migrated to the Russian Empire as early as the 18th century. Here's how to research your "Germans from Russia" roots.

Researching the “Germans Outside Germany” in Eastern Europe Premium

Learn where Germans outside Germany historically settled and the differences between German ethnic groups. Plus, learn to find German ancestors outside Germany.

German Language and Script Guide for Genealogists Premium

If you can arm yourself with a basic vocabulary of a few dozen words, you'll be able to read many of the genealogical records that are written in German.