German Genealogy: Finding the German Records

Are you looking for your German ancestors? This book will lead you to their records in the old country. Who are their parents? Grandparents? and hopefully, a few more generations. The author uses his experience to outline a simple and successful process.

Six steps needed to find your ancestors:

1. Identify their original German name

2. Find their approximate birth year

3. Find town names for clues

4. Find possible German locations

5. Find the German records

6. Translate the German records

The book lists many sources of information that will add to your family history. Traditional sources are covered, but the book also includes many new and exciting sources for records. In addition, the book shows many sample documents and tips that should prove helpful for both the beginner and the veteran genealogist. The information in this book covers the most up-to-date collection of sources for German genealogy and should prove to be invaluable when doing your research.