The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide
The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide

Author: James M. Beidler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-03-14

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1440330654

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Explore Your German Ancestry! Follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, Hesse, Saxony, Wurttemburg and beyond. This in-depth genealogy guide will walk you step by step through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and enclaves across Eastern Europe. In this book, you'll learn how to: • Retrace your German immigrant ancestors' voyage from Europe to America. • Pinpoint the precise place in Europe your ancestors came from. • Uncover birth, marriage, death, church, census, court, military, and other records documenting your ancestors' lives. • Access German records of your family from your own hometown. • Decipher German-language records, including unfamiliar German script. • Understand German names and naming patterns that offer research clues. You'll also find maps, timelines, sample records and resource lists throughout the book for quick and easy reference. Whether you're just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors' stories.

A Translation Guide to 19th-century Polish-language Civil-registration Documents
A Translation Guide to 19th-century Polish-language Civil-registration Documents

Author: Judith R. Frazin

Publisher: JGSI: "The Guide"

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 0961351225

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This guide is designed for use with one those 19th-century Polish-language civil-registration documents that follow the Napoleonic format. The adoption of this uniform manner of document organization explains why the material in this guide is generally applicable to both Jewish and non-Jewish civil-registration documents.

The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide
The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide

Author: David A. Fryxell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0593190904

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Trace your Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time. Highlights include: • Strategies for identifying immigrant Scandinavian ancestors, plus how to trace them back to Europe from North America • Methods for locating Swedish genealogy records, Norwegian genealogy records, or Danish genealogy records within your family's town of origin • Detailed guides to finding and decoding common Scandinavian records, including: church records, civil registration records, census returns, property deeds, military records, and many more • Quick guides to Scandinavian history, geography, and language • Historical timelines, sample records, and resource lists that will bring your family history to life If your family tree includes Swedish roots, Danish roots, or Norwegian roots, The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide is a must-have for your genealogy research.

A Directory of German-American Resources and Organizations
A Directory of German-American Resources and Organizations

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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The mission of this directory "is to continue to encourage and to disseminate information on educational, cultural, professional, and social contacts and exchanges between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany"--P. 3.

Cyndi's List
Cyndi's List

Author: Cyndi Howells

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 9780806316789

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A two volume set which provides researchers with more than 70,000 links to every conceivable genealogical resource on the Internet.

In Search of Your Canadian Roots
In Search of Your Canadian Roots

Author: Angus Baxter

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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A guide to Canadian resources for genealogical research. The author, after discussing some of the major European migrations into Canada, provides information in the uses of Mormon records, the national archives, censuses, church registers, and coats of arms. Separate chapters are provided for resources available in each province and a final chapter presents an example of how to write a family history. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR