• Free Websites for German Genealogy

    This is a partner event. Presenter: Josiah Schmidt. Take a guided exploration of how to access and use numerous free websites for your German family history research. Details. Pacific time zone | online | English

  • Using Historic Newspapers to Learn More About Your German Ancestor

    *This is a partner event. Presenter: Baerbel K. Johnson, AG®️Discover why historic newspapers are a genealogy goldmine! See how newspapers can reveal far more than basic facts—offering clues about names, hometowns, occupations, migration patterns, and surprising stories that bring your family history to life. From obituaries and community announcements to advertisements and social notes, these […]

  • 25 Jahre Ahnenforscher Stammtisch Unna

    This is a partner event. Online-Geburtstagsständchen. Ein Online-Beisammensein mit netten Gesprächen, Erinnerungen und Rückblicken. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German

  • Curious about your German Russian roots?

    *This is a partner event. Curious about your German Russian roots but not sure where to start? Join us for Beginner Genealogy Talks — short, 20–30 minute sessions designed to make family history research approachable and fun. Each quarterly talk focuses on beginner-friendly topics, offering practical tips and resources to help you start (or restart!) […]

  • VerkĂĽndbĂĽcher – kleine Mosaiksteinchen zur Geschichte einer Pfarre, eines Ortes, einer Familie?

    *This is a partner event. Vortragende: Veronika SPARI, Wies. Was sind VerkĂĽndbĂĽcher und welche Informationen kann man aus ihnen herauslesen? Zum Beispiel Hierarchie in Pfarre und Gemeinde, Obrigkeitshörigkeit, Spendenfreudigkeit, Ablauf von kirchlichen Zeremonien wie Fronleichnam usw., Probleme, die sich mit der Auflösung der Grundherrschaften 1848 ergeben usw. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | […]

  • Evaluating the DNA of Palatine Families

    *This is a partner event. This program will focus on how DNA can be used as a tool to enhance family history, particularly as we use DNA to link families together and discover new details about our ancestors. The talk will give detailed examples among families who lived in the Palatineregion of Germany, and among […]

  • Jede Familiengeschichte eine Migrationsgeschichte?

    *This is a partner event. Vortragender: Dr. Heinrich KLINGENBERG, URANIA Steiermark. Je weiter zurĂĽck man forscht, es kommt mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit ein Punkt, an dem die Vorfahren ganz ĂĽberraschend aus einer anderen (Welt-)Gegend kommen. Anhand konkreter Beispiele wird gezeigt, was man da alles daraus lernen kann. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online […]

  • Mountain Peaks and Trails: Your Swiss Ancestral Journey

    *This is a partner event. Presenter: Gail Blankenau. Tracing Swiss ancestors requires a different mindset—and the right tools. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to the distinctive features of Swiss genealogy, including church records and their tie to religious tradition, research challenges created by Switzerland’s official languages, and the uniquely Swiss concept of citizenship.  Using […]