German Genealogy Articles
The Generations Network makes its first foreign-language site a German one.
7/1/2007
Need help finding family overseas? Let a local be your guide. This year’s Family Tree 40 list highlights the top blogs for tracing roots around the globe.
6/8/2012
If you've got German ancestors, you've got company.
12/1/2004
The Third Reich's genealogy directive produced these all-but-forgotten — until now — documents naming millions of German ancestors.
5/1/2007
Your ancestor may appear in genealogical records by his given or middle name, or a shortened form of the name. Here are some common German names and nicknames.
7/17/2012
Trace your ancestry in Prussia, Bavaria and more with our guide to research in Germany’s historical regions.
7/30/2010
You're in luck if your family tree features early German immigrants to Pennsylvania.
9/28/2009
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
4/18/2012
Did your German-speaking ancestors inhabit the mountains and valleys of Switzerland and Austria? Here’s how to navigate the highs and lows of genealogical research in these two nations.
12/5/2012
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009