German Immigration to Wisconsin
Speaker: Antje Petty. More than 40% of Wisconsinites claim "German" as their primary ancestry. Most of their ancestors came from German-speaking lands in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This […]
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Nach Kanada! Immigration of Germans to Canada
Presenter: Dave Obee. Germans have been migrating to Canada since the 18th Century, and have played major roles in the development of the nation. Early arrivals came from German territory, […]
Best Published Resources for German Research in America
German immigrants first arrived to American shores in large numbers in the late 17th century, and today nearly 45 million Americans have German heritage. Published resources are an essential tool […]
Status Designation in German Church Records: A Mirror of Local Society
*This is a partner event. German church records contain detailed information about individuals’ social statuses, such as citizen, inhabitant, neighbor, and more. But what exactly do these terms mean, and […]
Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories
Presenter: Ursula C. Krause. In Germany, more and more directories are online, and some of them are even indexed. This presentation will tell you where to find them, show you […]
Exploring Mecklenburg’s Rich History and Genealogical Treasures
Presenter: Andrea Bentschneider. Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey […]
7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy
Presenter: Katherine Schober. If you’re just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding […]
The Emperor’s New Code
Presenter: Ute Brandenburg. Napoleon’s occupation imposed civil registration, the Civil Code, and the Revolutionary Calendar on the German population. This lecture examines the unique genealogical records of this turbulent time […]
Eight Little-used Published German Sources
Presenter: F. Warren Bittner. Examine little-known and underused published sources of genealogical information. Learn how to access them and use them. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
Deutscher Genealogentag
Merken Sie sich die Termine vor: 26. - 28.09.2025 in Frankfurt/Main. Central Europe time zone | in-person | German
German Genealogy: Latest and Greatest Websites and Tools
Presenter: James M. Beidler. The gamut of records, wikis, tools and education available online to assist those with German-speaking ancestry have continued to multiply and include a huge map of […]