German Genealogy

Q&A: German Genealogy Research Premium

Have tough questions about researching your German ancestors? From naming patterns to locating records, our genealogy experts have the answers!

The 12 Best German Genealogy Websites

Dive into millions of church records, immigration documents, gazetteers, maps and more with these top German genealogy websites.

German Christmas Traditions to Celebrate the Season

These authentically German Christmas traditions are a great way to celebrate the season as well as your family's German heritage.

6 Websites for Deciphering Old German Script

Text in German genealogy records can be difficult. Here are six free websites (plus bonus alphabet chart!) for deciphering Old German script.

A Quick Guide to German Genealogy Groups

Connect to a network of researchers with German genealogy groups! This quick guide from German expert James M. Beidler will get you started.

How Genealogy in Germany Compares to US Genealogy

Many US genealogists have German ancestors. But genealogy in Germany—for Germans themselves—often looks different than it does in the United States. German expert James M. Beidler discusses how research in the two countries differs.

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When Multiple German Towns Have the Same Name Premium

When researching German family history, there may be more than one town with the same name. Here are tips for deciphering which one your ancestors called home.