Only recently has German civil registration become available for family history researchers. Come learn what civil registration is and find out about the wealth of information it contains. We will also discuss when it applies to your German ancestral village, and how to access it.

In this segment you will learn what civil registration in Germany is like.

In this segment you will learn the starting dates for civil registration in the different areas of Germany.

In this segment we will cover how to find civil registration records online.*The website discussed from 11:40-15:56 is no longer functioning. Go to https://www.szukajwarchiwach.gov.pl/instead of the website discussed. To learn how to use this website check out the following class series: https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/szukaj-w-archiwach*

This segment will discuss the different companies that offer DNA tests.

You've taken the DNA test. Now what do you do? Come learn how to use your DNA results to help you find answers to your genealogy research questions. This class will cover cousin matches, adoptions, and brick wall research.

This segment will cover the first steps you need to take to get started.

This segment will discuss the cousin matches and their usefulness with genetic genealogy.

This segment will cover the basics of DNA.

This segment will discuss the value of DNA in genealogy.