Research German ancestry online in this collection of German genealogy databases and records, including some free and some paid subscriptions.

Parish directories are available for both Evangelical and Catholic parishes in In Search of Your German Roots, by Angus Baxter (available at the Genealogy Branch

Research on Persons and Ancestors What documents can I find in the Federal Archives? Personal documents held in the Federal Archives in the collections of the German Reich (1867/71 to 1945) are …

Research Tutorials at FamilySearch (See complete list at Germany Genealogy).

Historical Background Germany is a vibrant country with a rich history and heritage. As with many countries of Europe, Germany has seen dramatic changes to its borders and even its internal …

Index to selected Germany births and baptisms. Only a few localities are included and the time period varies by locality. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range …

German census records stand out as a valuable resource, offering detailed insights into the lives of ancestors. These records, meticulously compiled over the centuries, not only aid in constructing …

Discover the secrets of tracing your German ancestors! Learn how to research your family tree, where to look for records, and tips to make the process easier. Uncover your German roots today!

Places to find German emigration records on the Internet - lists of people who emigrated from Germany. For genealogy research.

I've searched the internet quite a bit, but I'm still unable to usefully find any information on my German relatives - mostly due to the language barrier. I'm looking for records around the early 1...

This database currently has 19,588 Birth Records. Westphalian Jews and the Holocaust The fate of more than 8,000 Westphalian Jews. Jews in Würzburg, 1900-1945 Biographical dictionary of more …

Here’s what you should know about German civil records: when they were created, what details they included, and how you can find them today. A History of German Civil Registration As a general rule, …

Guide to Württemberg, German Empire ancestry, family history, and genealogy before 1945: birth records, marriage records, death records, both church and civil registration, compiled family history, …

A list of some online birth and marriage records indexes for the USA. Includes some divorce indexes.

Germany birth records, marriage and death from registrar’s office From the church to the state For many centuries, the three main tasks of a civil registry – birth registration, marriage registration and death …