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10 German Words You Won't Find in a Dictionary - Germanology Unlocked

As genealogy deals with historical documents, researchers often run into German words that are no longer in bilingual dictionaries. In this article, Katherine Schober discusses 10 common words that are in many genealogical documents, but no longer in dictionaries.

19 Most Common Abbreviations in German Genealogy

Frustrated with all those German abbreviations? 19 of the most common with their meanings explained.

20 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting

Offers tips for deciphering old German script.

20 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting - Germanology Unlocked

Offers tips for deciphering old German script.

25 Milestone Words for Finding Your German Ancestor - Germanology Unlocked

The 25 most important words to help you find your German ancestor when researching their major life events.

5 Secret Transcription Tips from a German Genealogy Translator - Germanology Unlocked

Need help transcribing your German documents? Check out how you can use your own computer to make your work faster and easier with these 5 tips.

7 Tips for Reading German Marriage Certificates - Germanology Unlocked

Finally obtained a marriage certificate for your ancestor but can't read it? Here, German genealogy translator Katherine Schober offers seven tips to help you decipher the clue-laden documents.

A List of Common German Names for Boys and Girls

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Beliebte (und seltene) Vornamen

Popular and rare given names in Germany from the 1890s through present.

beliebte Vornamen: Hitlisten 1890 - 2008

The most popular first names in Germany since 1890.

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German-English transcriptions and translations of old German script (Kanzlei- and Kurrentschrift, S

Entziffer-mich - Transcription of old (German) Handwritten Documents

Transcription and translation of old handwritten documents (letters, diaries, certificates etc.) written in German forms of cursive like S

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