Understanding German States with Historical Maps Premium
Track your Deutsche ancestors before the first unified German Empire with this map of the German city-states and kingdoms in 1865.
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How to Find Your German Hometown: A Case Study
Ich bin ein Münchner? Read one researcher's attempts to find his German hometown.
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4 Tips for Translating Your German Ancestor’s Records
These four simple tips, for researching your ancestors in German written records, will quickly guide you to a greater understanding of your heritage.
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How to Use Meyers Gazetteer to Find German Places Premium
Track down your German ancestors' hometown with Meyers Gazetteer, one of the most useful geographical resources.
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Reading German Script with Alte Deutsche Handschriften Premium
If you're researching ancestors with German-speaking heritage, learning to read the script in documents is key. Check out this pro tip to get started!
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German Genealogy Book Gift Ideas
Find the perfect genealogy gift for the German genealogist in your family with this genealogy book list.
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German Churches and Church Groups in Early America
Of the First Wave German immigrants that came to America, most belonged to one of three church groups. Join us while we explore those church groups.
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Celebrating German-American Heritage Day
October is German-American Heritage Month. Let's learn how it came to be and a bit of history about our country's German heritage!
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5 Sources for German Emigration Records on Ancestry.com Premium
If you research your German immigrant ancestors by these numbers, you'll find that it adds up to enriched German genealogy.
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German Translation Tools for Genealogy Research
Get help tracing your Deutsch ancestors' names and places with these online tools.
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