Germany Record Finder
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Record Finder Table for Germany[edit | edit source]
The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.
Order of Records[edit | edit source]
The typically most reliable sources are listed at the top of the list. However, depending on the time period of the record and location, multiple records in the list may need to be searched to achieve the objective. Alternative records are listed as well in case traditional records do not provide the desired information.
List of Topics[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder table links to the Germany topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.
Vital Events[edit | edit source]
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Maiden Names and Family Members[edit | edit source]
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Immigration and Country of Origin[edit | edit source]
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Residences and Locations[edit | edit source]
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Personal Details and Affiliations[edit | edit source]
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Reading German Records[edit | edit source]
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Provinces, Kingdoms, and Duchies of the German Empire: English (German, if different)[edit | edit source]
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The topic articles listed above give general background, record contents details, and research methods. More specific help is available in topic articles for each province of the German Empire, including links to actual records. |
Click on the names of the province or duchy to find detailed instructions for family history research for that locality.
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Independent From Prussia |
Prussia (Preussen) |
Thuringia (Thüringen) |
City-States
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