*This is a partner event. Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, including wars, religious oppression, human and civil rights, weather, economics and […]
German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there's help! In this session, Katherine Schober will share the top seven tips to get you started - and confidently […]
*This is a partner event. Speaker: GĂĽnter Ofner. Native languages, colloquial languages, written languages, literary languages, languages of instruction, educational languages, lecture languages, official languages, court languages, command languages, service languages and regimental languages in the armies. Log in. Central European time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Speaker: Michael Karrengarn from the Westphalian Society for Genealogy and Family Research (WGGF). Genealogy is basically unthinkable without a computer these days. This means that genealogical data is generated, but everyday use also generates (sensitive) data that is stored on the hard drive. Since this data can be lost due […]
*This is a partner event. Tips and help about the fascinating hobby of searching for ancestors - experience genealogy together! Register.
*This is a partner event. Speaker: Richard Gruetzner from the German-Texas Heritage Society. The presentation will discuss the historical German Free School located in Austin and how the modern operations of the GTHS reflect the cultural heritage that created it. More information. Central time zone | online & in-person | English
The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society will host a free online program with Stephen Wendt. Sometimes, Prussian research problems cannot be undertaken using church records alone. Attendees can gain a better understanding of the importance of pursuing non-church records in historical Prussia with numerous examples and resources, according to a news release. […]
Auch im neuen Jahr 2025 möchten wir unsere beliebte deutschsprachige Online-Vortragsreihe „Familienforschung in den USA“ zusammen mit der Germanic Genealogy Society Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Der Referent Dr. Mathias Ritter in dem er ĂĽber seine Forschungswege und Erlebnisse bei seiner familiengeschichtlichen Forschung berichtet, die Familienteile zusammenfĂĽhrte, die voneinander nichts wussten. Die Auswanderung vom Coburger Land nach […]
*This is a partner event. Geplant ist das spannende Thema: Das geheime Geburtsregister - FundstĂĽcke im Staatsarchiv Bremen. Beitreten Zoom Meeting. Central Europe time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Roland-Online-Vortrag mit der Referentin Inga Guttzeit. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Speaker: GĂĽnter Ofner. Many researchers collect names and life data for years without worrying about the historical connection. They often do not understand why the life of these ancestors was so, although one can often assess this. Researchers are invited to ask your questions during this analysis evening and our […]
*This is a partner event. Gail Blankenau will describe how to find your German hometown and explore records such as naturalization papers, passenger lists, church records, local histories, and newspapers that can reveal critical details like hometowns and family connections. This is the first in our 2025 series about "German Genealogy Journeys: Insights from Different […]
