Online German Genealogy Records and Databases - German Roots
Includes some German baptism, marriage, and death indexes, and other items. FamilySearch also has some genealogy databases for individual German states and cities. Some of these are listed by German state below.
What Was Life Like in Rural Germany (1600-1800)? - FamilySearch
May 13, 2011 · Most Germans lived in rural areas between the 17th and 19th century. In the 18th century, statistics show that this was true for about 80% of the population. Most farmers were not owners of the land. The land belonged to wealthy land owners, and the cultivator of the land was a mere servant and in many instances, a serf.
Germany Genealogy - FamilySearch
Dec 30, 2024 · Guide to Germany ancestry, family history and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records. NOTE: If researching before 1945, see German Empire.
Linking German Ancestors to Noble Families: A Realistic Approach
May 30, 2024 · German noble families, known as “Adel,” have a rich and varied history. These families were often granted titles and land by the ruling monarchs in exchange for military service or other forms of loyalty.
German Naming Traditions Genealogists Should Know - Family …
German children were given two names. Boys commonly were baptized with the first name Johannes (or Johann, often abbreviated Joh). German girls were baptized Maria, Anna or Anna Maria. This tradition started in the Middle Ages. So a …
German Empire Genealogy - FamilySearch
Dec 30, 2024 · Guide to German Empire ancestry, family history and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records. NOTE: If researching after 1945, see Germany. The following maps cover the German Empire pre-1918. For 1918-1946, see Territory Changes.
Researching Genealogy in Historical German States - Family Tree …
Over the centuries, some local dynasties became extinct and others married into new amalgamations of territories. Until a reorganization in the early 1800s, the average German “microstate” had a mere 2,500 people, and boundaries changed constantly.
German Origins in the United States: A Guide to Local History and ...
Jan 15, 2025 · Extensive collection of German emigrant letters from the United States, written between 1820 and 1930. Volume 1 lists emigrants from the Northern Kraichgau; volume 2, emigrants from the Western Palatinate. Both volumes include considerable genealogical information as well as indexes of ships, European place names, and surnames.
My German Family | German Genealogical Research
My German Family provides detailed research to help you uncover your ancestry and the rich stories of your heritage through effective genealogical methods. Discover your German roots with My German Family, led by Ursula C. Krause, an expert in genealogical research.
Online Resources - German Origins in the United States: A Guide …
Jan 15, 2025 · Some are specifically meant for Germanic genealogy, and others are general resources that can be useful for any type of family history research. Library of Congress Digital Collections are free to view online. A selection of these resources is provided below with links to specific items or to the home pages for each relevant archive.