In honor of National Hot Dog Day (thank you, German immigrants!), we're highlighting the Hamburg Passenger Lists available on Ancestry.com. Bitteschön!
Old German handwriting can be hard to read, let alone translate. Check out these seven resources for deciphering Fraktur, the Gothic script used in German genealogy...
Connect to a network of researchers with German genealogy groups! This quick guide from German expert James M. Beidler will get you started.
Many US genealogists have German ancestors. But genealogy in Germany—for Germans themselves—often looks different than it does in the United States. German expert James M....
Don't leave your Silver State family history research to chance! With these facts and tips, finding your ancestors is a sure bet.
The author of the new The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide, Jim Beidler, shares an example of the type of information you can expect to find in his book.
Since literally trillions of newspaper pages have been published throughout world history, genealogists have plenty of fodder for newspaper digitization efforts. Here's a...
Track down your German ancestors' hometown with Meyers Gazetteer, one of the most useful geographical resources.
If you're researching ancestors with German-speaking heritage, learning to read the script in documents is key. Check out this pro tip to get started!
Find the perfect genealogy gift for the genealogist in your family with this German genealogy book list.