| Descript |
239 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subject |
Germany -- Genealogy.
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Germans -- Genealogy.
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Germany -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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German Americans -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Europe -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-222) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Linking your family tree to German-speaking nations. Your German-speaking heritage ; Identifying the German-speaking immigrant ; Pinpointing the place of origin ; The history of germanic lands -- Getting to know the old country. Understanding Germany's geography ; Language, surnames, given names -- Tracing your family in German-speaking nations. Civil registration in Germany ; German church records ; German census and court records ; German military records ; Printed records ; German-speaking peoples outside of Germany -- Advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck. |
| Alt Title |
German genealogy guide |
| ISBN |
9781440330650 (pbk.) : |
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1440330654 (pbk.) : |
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