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German names in old German script: Heinrich

08/12/2016 Leave a Comment

This article is part of the series "Get Familiar With German Given Names In Old German Script" where you will find similar articles about other German names, including name variations and examples out ... read more

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How to find German ancestors – even if they’re hiding

01/12/2016 Leave a Comment

Sometimes searching for your German immigrant ancestors can be quite frustrating. You probably know their name, maybe their parents' names too, their birthdate and the approximate area or even exact ... read more

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How and where to locate German civil registers

17/11/2016 Leave a Comment

In Germany civil registers in Germany were not known until the French period (1794-1815). During those years most of Northern Europe was under French rule or at least influence. The "code civil des ... read more

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Get familiar with German given names in old German script

10/11/2016 Leave a Comment

Reading old documents with individual handwritings can be very annoying and frustrating, especially when you have to decipher names in old German script. Either the writer used an old-type lettering ... read more

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A country called Germany

03/11/2016 Leave a Comment

Did you ancestors come from a country called Germany? Where exactly did they come from? Have you ever heard of "Heiliges Römisches Reich Deutscher Nation", "Deutscher Bund", "Deutsches Kaiserreich", ... read more

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