Germany, Prussia, Brandenburg, Eberswalde, City Directories (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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| Eberswalde, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany | |
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| Location of Eberswalde, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany | |
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| Parts of Brandenburg are now in Poland. Eberswalde is in Germany. | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | City Directories |
| Collection years: | 1890-1919 |
| Languages: | German |
| Title in the Language: | Deutschland, Prussia, Brandenburg, Eberswalde, Stadt-Verzeichnisse |
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| Kreisarchiv Barnim, Eberswalde | |
Contents
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains city directories for the city of Eberswalde from the years 1890 to 1919. These city directories are generally arranged alphabetically by surname and given name and provide the individual's occupation and address. Often included are classified directories of government offices and other institutions and services of public interest. The original city directories are located in the Kreisarchiv Barnim, Brandenburg, Germany.
Reading These Records
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Full name of ancestor
- Names of family members
- Name of spouse
- Residence
- Occupation
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How Do I Search This Collection?
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- Your ancestor's name
- Residence
- Age or birth date
- Names of family members
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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Use the age in the marriage records to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records
- Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married or died nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching vital records in the country
- Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. If the officiator of a marriage or death was a minister, you may be able to determine to which religion or congregation your ancestor belonged. Look for church records of the birth, marriage, or death which may provide more information on the family
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?
- Consult the Germany Record Finder to find other records*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful
- Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation*Search the indexes and records of local genealogical societies
Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Germany.
Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
- Collection Citation
- "Deutschland, Preußen, Brandenburg, Eberswald, Adreßbücher 1890-1919." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Kreisarchiv Barnim, Eberswalde (Barnim District Archives, Eberswalde).
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