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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Researching Genealogy in Historical German States
Trace your ancestry in Prussia, Bavaria and more with our guide to research in Germany's historical regions
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Old-Zeit Religion: Catholics and Protestants in Germany Premium
The religion of your German ancestors may have been subject to change.
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German Genealogy Websites, Books and Archives Premium
Access the best websites, books and organizations for researching your German roots.
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Tracing German Ancestors: A Case Study
One researcher's success story may offer secrets for finding your own German ancestors.
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Genealogy Records from Nazi Germany
The Third Reich's genealogy directive produced these all-but-forgotten documents naming millions of German ancestors.
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How to Research Ethnic Germans in Non-German Regions
Just because your relatives spoke German doesn't mean they came from Germany. Learn how to research Germans beyond Deutschland's borders.
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Branching Out: Roots by the Numbers Premium
If you've got German ancestors, you've got company.
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6 Pro Tips for Tracing Your German Genealogy
Trace your ancestry over the Rhine and through the Black Forest with our guide to researching your German genealogy.
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