Between 1870 and 1876 the German "Standesämter" (= offices of vital records) were established throughout the German Empire. To perform their tasks to register births, marriages and deaths, they almost ... read more
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What if you’re looking for your ancestor in the wrong country?
This article is part of the series "Are your German ancestors playing hide-and-seek?" about various reasons why you might not have found your ancestors yet. One of the possible reasons could be ... read more
Discover what’s the deal with vulgo names
This article is part of the series "Are your German ancestors playing hide-and-seek?" about various reasons why you might not have found your ancestors yet. One of the possible reasons could be the ... read more
What if you base your search on a wrong religion for your ancestors?
This article is part of the series "Are your German ancestors playing hide-and-seek?" about various reasons why you might not have found your ancestors yet. One of the possible reasons could be your ... read more
What to do if you have conflicting dates for the same event?
During your research you will stumble over conflicting dates. Different sources, different dates, which one is reliable? Deciding which date to choose over the other(s) sometimes isn't easy. ... read more
How to find replacements for missing sources
This article is part of the series "Are your German ancestors playing hide-and-seek?" about various reasons why you might not have found your ancestors yet. One of the possible reasons could be that ... read more