German Names and Naming Patterns – free webinar by Jim Beidler now available for limited time

Geoff Rasmussen

26 Aug 2015

The recording of today's excellent webinar, "German Names and Naming Patterns" by James M. Beidler PLUS the after-webinar party is now available to view for free at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com.

Jim will teach you about:

The naming patterns and quirks that are found in German names
How to deal with families who used the identical name for surviving children

This presentation demystifies these and other potential problems with our German research.

View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 47 minute recording of "Digital Family Reunions" PLUS the after-webinar party is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership.

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The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide by Jim Beidler 19.95

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.

You'll also find maps, timelines, sample records and resource lists throughout the book for quick and easy reference. Whether you're just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors' stories.

Paperback: 240 pages, 9" x 7"

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