*This is a partner event. Presenter: Timo Kracke. In addition to the large CompGen databases, many German genealogical societies offer individual databases specifically related to their field of research. Discover what is available in your research region. Details. Central time zone | hybrid | English
*This is a partner event. This program will focus on how DNA can be used as a tool to enhance family history, particularly as we use DNA to link families together and discover new details about our ancestors. The talk will give detailed examples among families who lived in the Palatineregion of Germany, and among […]
*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Dr. Heinrich KLINGENBERG, URANIA Steiermark. Je weiter zurĂĽck man forscht, es kommt mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit ein Punkt, an dem die Vorfahren ganz ĂĽberraschend aus einer anderen (Welt-)Gegend kommen. Anhand konkreter Beispiele wird gezeigt, was man da alles daraus lernen kann. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online […]
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Gail Blankenau. Tracing Swiss ancestors requires a different mindset—and the right tools. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to the distinctive features of Swiss genealogy, including church records and their tie to religious tradition, research challenges created by Switzerland’s official languages, and the uniquely Swiss concept of citizenship.  Using […]
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Alexandra MĂśLLER MA. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
The Genealogica 2026 once again offers a platform where family researchers, genealogical associations, public and private institutions, genealogical service providers of all kinds as well as providers with a genealogical and historical reference can come together virtually for 17 days, Feb. 6 to Feb. 22. There will be a rich lecture and workshop program, spread […]
This is a partner event. Curious about how AI can enhance your genealogical research? Join us for a FREE Zoom session exploring AI tools and applications for genealogists. Patty Wiseman will introduce AI basics and demonstrate how chatbots like ChatGPT can assist researchers. Andrea Ackermann will then demonstrate how AI can enhance your research planning, […]
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Barbara Pieh. The website Archion is a source well-worth getting to know. Archion provides access primarily to the records created by the pastors of the German Protestant Churches . They recorded the births/baptisms, marriages, and death/burials starting in the mid-1600s. Archion constantly adds new records as they are released […]
RootsTech, the world’s largest family history and genealogy conference, has announced the 2026 theme: "Together." This theme emphasizes global connection, collaboration, family history as a shared experience. The event runs March 5-7. Online conference events will all be free. Details. Mountain time zone | online & in-person | English
This is a partner event. Presenter: James P. Beidler. Applying genealogical basics to the peculiarity of searching for the rich records relating to America’s first large ethnic minority population – especially highlighting church registers and immigration documents – as well as the Second Wave Germans who joined them in Pennsylvania. Please email information@miggs.org for Zoom […]
*This is a partner event. Have you ever wondered whether a German surname in your lineage has some significance or meaning? What about how your ancestors named their children? This presentation will explore German naming customs of both forenames and surnames to help you better understand how your ancestors got their names, the importance of […]
Genealogiebörse, Ahnenforscher treffen Ahnenforscher und diejenigen die es werden wollen! Was wurde aus Onkel Fritz? Wie sind Oma & Opa aufgewachsen? Kennen Sie alle Familiengeheimnisse? Ahnenforschung ist ein spannendes und abwechslungsreiches Hobby, dass auch in Deutschland in den letzten Jahren zunehmend auf groĂźes Interesse stößt. Die Forschung in KirchenbĂĽchern und lokalen Archiven ist fĂĽr Familienforscher […]