Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary
Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary

Author: Maurine Harris

Publisher: Ancestry Publishing

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780916489069

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A quick reference book with definitions for troublesome or unfamiliar words encountered in the genealogy research process.

German Loanwords in English
German Loanwords in English

Author: J. Alan Pfeffer

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994-08-26

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780521402545

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German Loanwords in English: An Historical Dictionary is the largest and most up-to-date collection of English words and multi-word lexical units borrowed from the German, consisting of over 5500 items. Each entry gives the first recorded date of the German loan in English, the semantic area, variant forms, etymology, the first recorded date of the German etymon, a definition of the English word, a listing of the derivative forms, and often, grammatical comment. The sources for each entry are given along with a notation of the approximate degree of assimilation in English. All the included terms are separately listed by semantic field and chronologically, grouped within fifty-year periods, according to their first recorded usage in English. Almost a quarter of the book is devoted to nontechnical, discursive essays that provide considerable information not found in the dictionary entries.

Dictionary of German Names
Dictionary of German Names

Author: Hans Bahlow

Publisher: Max Kade Institute

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9780924119378

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This dictionary provides details of more than 15,000 German names in English. Variant spellings, and the meaning and origins of each name are given.

The Magic of German Church Records
The Magic of German Church Records

Author: Katherine Schober

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-17

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13:

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Learn how to extract your ancestor's information from German church records - without needing to speak German! If you are researching your German ancestors, it is more likely than not that you will run into church records at some point in your research. For years, it was the German churches - not civil authorities - who meticulously kept track of their members' births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths. Filled with information such as your ancestor's name, parents' names, occupations, dates, relationships, and more, these records are an amazing find for any German genealogist. But there is just one problem - they're not in English. In this how-to guide, learn how you can extract the information you need from German church records - without having to decipher every word on the page. Complete with handpicked examples from real German church records, this book teaches you to: Locate those valuable church records for your German ancestor Take yourself step-by-step through baptismal records, marriage records, death records - in both column and paragraph format - to pick out the details of your ancestor's life Recognize the different spelling variations of your ancestor's name and hometown Understand what church record phrases, symbols, and abbreviations mean and how these can help your genealogy research Convert names of commonly-seen feast dates into actual dates of birth, marriage, and death for your ancestor Work with the best technological tools and resources to make your genealogy journey easier - and more fun! Best yet, this book includes the German transcriptions and English translations of multiple sample records - as well as comprehensive German vocabulary lists with handwritten examples of these important genealogy words. Whether you are just starting out in the field or have worked with church records for years, this book will teach you the must-know methods to unlock the mysteries of your ancestor's past. Are you ready to get started?

Trace Your German Roots Online
Trace Your German Roots Online

Author: James M. Beidler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1440345279

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Click your way to German ancestors! Explore your Germanic heritage from the comfort of your own computer! Trace Your German Roots Online highlights important German resources on popular genealogy websites including Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, as well as lesser-known resources such as Archion.de. With helpful illustrated step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to use each site to its fullest potential for German genealogy, including how to get around language barriers and navigate the various German states that have existed throughout the centuries. In addition, this book contains links to the best websites to consult when answering key German genealogy questions, from unpuzzling place names to locating living relatives in the old country. Trace Your German Roots Online features: • Tips to find and use German databases, records, and research tools on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and other popular genealogy websites • Guidance for helpful German-focused research websites, including help translating foreign-language sites • Recommended websites for accomplishing key German research tasks • Worksheets to log research progress and at-a-glance guides to help you identify important terms and resources An ideal companion to author James M. Beidler's The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide, this book has the tools you need to take your German genealogy research to the next level. Whether your ancestors came from Bavaria, Baden, Berlin, or Bremen, this comprehensive guide will help you find your German ancestors on the Internet.