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How and where to locate German church registers

15/12/2016 Leave a Comment

The oldest instructions to keep written records about sacraments stem from the midth of the 14th century. However there was no set form about details yet. The oldest known church registers in German ... read more

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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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Put down your life’s story in 52 weeks

24/11/2016 Leave a Comment

Recently I've received the challenge of writing down my own life's story in 52 weeks. Large talk, eh? As if my life would be worth a biography... ... 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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