The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe - Softcover

Explore Your German Ancestry!

Follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, Hesse, Saxony, Wurttemburg and beyond. This in-depth genealogy guide will walk you step by step through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and enclaves across Eastern Europe.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Retrace your German immigrant ancestors' voyage from Europe to America.
• Pinpoint the precise place in Europe your ancestors came from.
• Uncover birth, marriage, death, church, census, court, military, and other records documenting your ancestors' lives.
• Access German records of your family from your own hometown.
• Decipher German-language records, including unfamiliar German script.
• Understand German names and naming patterns that offer research clues.