How do I find family records from Germany?
How do I find family records from Germany?
The two websites generally considered to be the most complete are RootsWeb www.rootsweb.com and the Mormon Church’s Family Search www.familysearch.org. Both are set up for searches. You can enter the known facts about your ancestor and, with luck, come up with additional details.
How do I find death records in Germany?
Records of birth, marriage and death are generally kept at the German vital records office (Standesamt) where the event occurred. Most cities have websites at www. (nameofcity).de where you can find the contact information for the appropriate Standesamt and request a copy of your birth or marriage certificate.
How do I find a lost relative in Germany?
The German Salvation Army (”Heilsarmee“) supports close relatives finding missing persons in Germany. Calling up a private detective agency is known as a very efficient though costly option. Addresses can be found online or in the yellow pages.
How do I find German records?
Places to Find German Genealogy Records and Databases Online
- Do a “place search” in the FamilySearch Catalog for the village or place you’re looking for. Select a topic (church records for example) for that place.
- FamilySearch also has some genealogy databases for individual German states and cities.
How do I find someone in German by name?
How to find a person in Germany: 10 ways to search for people in Germany by their first and last name
- Start search.
- Register of registration, residence permit.
- Register of registration through online services.
- Search engines.
- Phone books, directories.
- Search through friends.
- Organizations of foreign diasporas.
- Bulletin boards.
How do I get an old German birth certificate?
To obtain a birth certificate from the Federal Republic of Germany, you must contact the competent German agency (i.e. the “Standesamt” or Registrar’s Office). Your letter should be addressed to the Standesamt of the place (Village, Township, City) where you were born.
