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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Merken Sie sich die Termine vor: 26. - 28.09.2025 in Frankfurt/Main. Central Europe time zone | in-person | German

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 […]