4 Tips for Translating Your German Ancestor’s Records
Get four tips for researching your ancestors in German written records from our new course, the Genealogist's Guide to German Language Documents.
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Track down your German ancestors' hometown with Meyers Gazetteer, one of the most useful geographical resources.
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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!
Read MoreGerman Genealogy Book Gift Ideas
Find the perfect genealogy gift for the German genealogist in your family with this genealogy book list.
Read MoreGerman 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.
Read MoreCelebrating 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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Finding Digitized German Civil Records Online Premium
Many German records repositories have their collections of civil records available online. Here's what you need to know.
Read More5 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.
Read MoreGerman Translation Tools for Genealogy Research
Get help tracing your Deutsch ancestors' names and places with these online tools.
Read MoreHow to Use Kartenmeister.com to Find Your Ancestor’s Village Premium
The Kartenmeister website helps you locate more than 71,000 places in what was once eastern Prussia. Follow our example to get started!
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