Research A-Z ~ Heritage
“Heritage” can have different meanings, but it always celebrates our family history.…
Research A-Z ~ German
For the month of April, we have highlighted some of the 225+ genealogy and research courses offered at The International Institute of Genealogical Studies. There are a variety of themes and topics to choose from. Hopefully, we will feature some courses that you were not aware of and pique your interest to explore further. G is for GERMAN Continuing with another specific European focus, The National Institute offers German Records courses, packages, and certificates. Be sure to check out the certificate options with three combination certificates using German Records courses. If you have German roots, you will want to utilize these online education resources to build your German Research Toolbox. Looking for an overview? A good starting point to begin your German research in this course: Research: German Ancestors German Records Courses Basic Level German: Church Records German: Introduction to German Research German: Locating Places in Germany German: The Language Intermediate Level German: Chronological Considerations German: Civil Registration Records German: Emigration Records German: Reading the Records German: Record Repositories Advanced Level German: Compiled Sources German: Germans Outside of Germany German: Naming Practices Additional Course Packages You can customize your own package of courses. This is especially helpful if you have already completed some of the German Record courses. Register for the balance of the courses needed to complete your desired certificate. Research A-Z By focusing our research on one specific location, we begin to understand the records created and where to find them. Languages can be challenging, but tools are provided to recognize genealogical terms and use online tools. Naming patterns and practices unique…
Research A-Z ~ Family
The desire to know more about our Family, and who our ancestors were, is where it all began.Seeking your family’s stories will open a door to the past where you will make discoveries beyond what you can imagine! …
Research A-Z ~ European
European Records cover a wide region and represent the ethnic origins of many ancestors as they migrated and emigrated or immigrated to various other regions for a variety of reasons.…
Research A-Z ~ DNA
Historical and genealogically-related records are important for building our ancestors’ life stories, however, DNA adds another layer of analysis and can confirm our research. …