Explore Your German Roots
Explore Your German Roots
This is the follow-up symposium to our symposium Stamped, Signed, and Registered: Mastering German Civil Records (#5/2025)
In this symposium we will leave no stone unturned as we explore which archives and government offices—at the local, regional, and federal levels—hold civil registration records today, and how to request copies from them.
You will receive access to the recording of three expert presentations and a handout for each presentation.
Price:
$125.00
A – Locating Civil Records in Modern-Day Germany
We’ll leave no stone unturned as we explore which archives and government offices—at the local, regional, and federal levels—hold civil registration records today, and how to request copies from them.
B – Navigating Civil Records in German Cities: A Hands-On Guide
Major German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, or München maintain online indexes to 20th-century civil registration records that have not yet been digitized. Because each city had multiple civil registration offices (Standesämter), identifying the correct office and locating the corresponding record number in the index is an essential first step. You will learn about resources helping you pinpoint the right location. This session will walk you through the process step by step—so you can confidently locate and order the records you need.
C – Locating Civil Records in the Former German Provinces Now in Poland
The complex history of the former Prussian provinces ceded to Poland after World War II presents unique challenges for researchers. This session will explore the many websites and ongoing indexing projects – some well-hidden, others tricky to navigate – that will help you locate surviving civil records.