Uniting German Genealogy Researchers

The International German Genealogy Partnership.

Our Mission

The International German Genealogy Partnership’s mission is to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.

Ziel der International German Genealogy Partnership ist es, die deutsche genealogische Forschung weltweit als international anerkannter Verband deutscher genealogischer Organisationen zu ermöglichen.

Meet our Partners

Uniting German Genealogy Researchers Worldwide

Palatines to America-German Genealogy Society (Chapters in CO, IN, NY, NC, OH, PA)

Palatines to America-German Genealogy Society (Chapters in CO, IN, NY, NC, OH, PA)About: PALATINES TO AMERICA was founded in Columbus, Ohio, 12 July 1975. Beginning with a nucleus of 47 individuals from throughout the U.S., the society now has about 800 members. It is...

Anglo-German Family History Society

Anglo-German Family History SocietyAbout: The Anglo-German Family History Society welcomes all those who are interested in researching the genealogy or family history of people from the German-speaking parts of Europe who have emigrated over the centuries and settled...

Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group

Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest GroupAbout: The German Interest Group (GIG) is comprised of members and visitors who have an interest in German genealogy and, whose ancestors not only came from Germany itself but also from the old principalities that...

Niedersächsischen Landesverein für Familienkunde e. V.

About: The Niedersächsische Landesverein für Familienkunde e.V. - Lower Saxony Society of Family History - a registered non-profit society, was founded in 1913. Currently the society has some 600 members in Germany and abroad. We offer our members a variety of support...

Jefferson Genealogical Society

Jefferson Genealogical SocietyAbout: A world of information at your fingertips!Contact Information: Website:  www.jeffersonparishgenealogy.org/Facebook:  www.facebook.com/groups/184111758759064/ Mailing Address: Jefferson Parish Library, Old Metairie Branch 2350...

Texas Wendish Heritage Society

Texas Wendish Heritage SocietyAbout: The TWHS was organized to preserve the culture and heritage of the German Wends that immigrated into Texas in the mid-1800's, and to provide the resources for people to research their ancestry. We are located in Lee County, Texas,...

Edmonton Area Historical Society of Germans from Russia

Edmonton and Area chapter of American Historical Society of Germans from Russia CanadaAbout: Our diverse and fantastic community hail from all over the world! And I do mean all over the world. The map above provided by germansfromrussiasettlementlocations.org shows...

The Martius-Staden Institute / Instituto Martius-Staden (Brazil)

Instituto Martius-Staden in Sao PauloAbout: Founded in 1938, the Martius-Staden Institute is a non-profit entity maintained by the Visconde de Porto Seguro Foundation. Its mission is to preserve the traditions of German culture in Brazil and value them in the...

Schleswig-Holsteinische Familienforschung e.V.

Schleswig-Holsteinische Familienforschung e.V. (SHFam)About: The Schleswig-Holstein Family Research Association has been a competent partner for family research in Schleswig-Holstein since 1948. In addition to information, advice and self-help with questions about...

Kentucky Genealogical Society

Kentucky Genealogical SocietyAbout: In 1973, an enthusiastic group of genealogists and family researchers formed the Kentucky Genealogical Society. This is where our history begins. The society idea came from the first president, Charles Edwin Shelby, who had moved to...

Our Vision

We seek partner relationships with and support societies whose purpose includes a major focus on German genealogy research.

Wir suchen Partnerbeziehungen mit genealogischen Organisationen und unterstĂĽtzen Organisationen, die
einen Schwerpunkt auf die deutsche genealogische Forschung legen.

We seek relationships with and support affiliate organizations whose purpose coincides with the goals of our societies.

Wir suchen Beziehungen zu Partnerorganisationen und unterstĂĽtzen Partnerorganisationen, deren Zweck mit den Zielen unserer Organisationen ĂĽbereinstimmt.

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We sponsor, support, and encourage German genealogy research conferences, meetings, and publications in Germany and throughout the world.

Wir sponsern, unterstützen und fördern deutsche Ahnenforschungskonferenzen, Tagungen und Publikationen in Deutschland und weltweit.

We foster and nurture personal connections between fellow researchers as well as local and international connections for friends and colleagues who desire to advance the genealogy research interests of the worldwide community of German genealogists.

Wir fördern und pflegen persönliche Kontakte zwischen Forscherkollegen sowie lokale und internationale Verbindungen für Freunde und Kollegen, die die Genealogie-Forschungsinteressen der weltweiten Gemeinschaft deutscher Genealogen voranbringen wollen.

Our History

The creation of the International German Genealogy Partnership grew from a desire to make a connection between societies in the United States and German-speaking areas. A few conversations in 2014 brought about the current partnership that includes more than 100 organizations with thousands of members.

Die Gründung der International German Genealogy Partnership entstand aus dem Wunsch heraus, eine Verbindung zwischen genealogischen Organisationen in den Vereinigten Staaten und solchen in deutschsprachigen Gebieten herzustellen. Ein paar Gespräche im Jahr 2014 führten zu der aktuellen Partnerschaft, die über 100 Organisationen und Tausende von Mitgliedern umfasst.