What was the Ahnenpass used for?

The Ahnenpaß (literally, “ancestor pass”) documented the Aryan lineage of people “of German blood” in Nazi Germany. It was one of the forms of the Aryan certificate (Ariernachweis) and issued by the “Reich Association of Marriage Registrars in Germany” (Reichsverband der Standesbeamten in Deutschland e. V.).

How do you research family history in 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.

Is there a German version of ancestry?

Dresden, Germany Ancestry has just launched more than 11.7 million new German records, the majority of which are birth, marriage, and death records.

What is the most popular genealogy site in Germany?

The 12 Best German Genealogy Websites

• MyHeritage ($)
• Meyers Gazetteer.
• Kartenmeister.
• CompGen.
• GenTeam.
• Grimms’ Wörterbuch.
• Geogen Surname Mapping.
• Das Telefonbuch.

How do I know if I have German ancestors?

Searching immigration records is a great way to find clues about where your ancestors may have started their journey. The Germany page on the FamilySearch website provides access to more than 54 million German related indexed records. It’s a valuable resource once you’ve traced your family lines back to Germany.

What are common German last names?

List of the most common surnames in Germany

• Müller, occupation (miller)
• Schmidt, occupation (smith)
• Schneider, occupation (tailor)
• Fischer, occupation (fisherman)
• Weber, occupation (weaver)
• Meyer, occupation (originally a manorial landlord, later a self-employed farmer)
• Wagner, occupation (wainwright)

How can I trace my ancestors in Germany?

Since most German records are not centralized, it is nearly impossible to trace your ancestors in Germany without this step. If your German ancestor immigrated to America after 1892, you can probably find this information on the passenger arrival record for the ship on which they sailed to America.

Does Germany have a national index for ancestors?

If you have German ancestors in your family tree, or if you have worked on German research for anyone else, you may have noticed that Germany is a country that doesn’t include national indexes to their records.

How do I start a German Genealogy Project?

No matter where your family ended up, you can’t research your German roots until you have learned more about your more recent ancestors. As with all genealogy projects, you need to begin with yourself, talk to your family members, and follow the other basic steps of starting a family tree .

What is the Germany page on the FamilySearch website?

The Germany page on the FamilySearch website provides access to more than 54 million German related indexed records. It’s a valuable resource once you’ve traced your family lines back to Germany.