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Get ready to learn something new in German research. Until recently, little has been known or reported about censuses taken in Germany. Discover this excellent, untapped genealogical source. This class will discuss why, when, and where censuses were conducted as well as the content and accessibility of this record set.

Many of us have ancestors from countries that spoke languages other than English. It may be daunting to researching. This class introduces you to tools that will help you read records in other languages, and you will get a chance to try out these skills on a foreign-language document! This class will take 25:24 to complete all portions.

At the end of this presentation you will know what information is needed to get your ancestor across the pond what U.S. record types could supply that information what kinds of records and resources you might expect to search once you’ve crossed the pond and where to find help when you need it.

This is part of a series on Helping Others Get Started with Family History. This course is designed for consultants, helpers and anyone who wants to learn more about doing family history research. The research process is the key to successful and accurate family history work. In this lesson, we will introduce the third step in the research process – Find.