German Naming Traditions Genealogists Should Know
Learn a little about German naming traditions, and how this knowledge can further your genealogy research.
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Understanding German Surnames
Where did your German last name come from? Here are tips to help in researching your German ancestors' surnames.
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6 Ways to Find Your German Ancestor’s Place of Origin
Check these six sources for the name of your German immigrant ancestor's home village.
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How to Read Old German Church Records Premium
Has your genealogy search uncovered your German ancestor's church records? We'll show you how to read them.
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Finding an Ancestor in German Church Records: A Case Study Premium
Follow the steps our expert used to find German baptism and marriage records for his ancestral family.
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A Genealogist’s Guide to Researching German Church Records Premium
Discover your German ancestors with these tips for finding their baptism, marriage and burial records online.
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Finding German-Speaking Ancestors in Austria and Switzerland Premium
Did your German-speaking ancestors inhabit Switzerland and Austria? Here's how to navigate the genealogical research in these two nations
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5 Common German Genealogy Research Problems
Overcome five common genealogy search problems facing German family historians.
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8 Oktoberfests That Will Make You Yell “Oompah!” Premium
Millions turn into honorary Deutschers during autumn's Oktoberfests. Try these 8 authentically German places to get your bratwurst and Bier.
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Key Terms for Researching German Nobility Premium
Familiarize yourself with these German place names related to the type of noble who ruled them.
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