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=== Finding Place-Names in the FamilySearch Catalog === | === Finding Place-Names in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
German place-names used in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog are based on the German Empire as it existed in 1871. Use either "place search" or "keyword search" to see pertinent catalog entries. The state or province is listed as part of the place name heading. If a village did not have its own parish, it may only be listed in the notes of a catalog entry for the civil or parish jurisdiction it belonged. Such entries can be found using "keyword search" rather than "place search". | German place-names used in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog are based on the German Empire as it existed in 1871. Use either "place search" or "keyword search" to see pertinent catalog entries. The state or province is listed as part of the place name heading. If a village did not have its own parish, it may only be listed in the notes of a catalog entry for the civil or parish jurisdiction it belonged. Such entries can be found using "keyword search" rather than "place search". | ||
=== Meyers Gazetteer === | === Meyers Gazetteer === | ||
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Meyers Gazetteer is available in digital form in the following places:<br> | Meyers Gazetteer is available in digital form in the following places:<br> | ||
*FamilySearch: A digital copy of Meyers Gazetteer is in two volumes and is found at: part 1 A-K, {{FSbook|74680}}; part 2 L-Z , {{FSbook|74645}}. | *FamilySearch: A digital copy of Meyers Gazetteer is in two volumes and is found at: part 1 A-K, {{FSbook|74680}}; part 2 L-Z , {{FSbook|74645}}. See "[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Step-by-step_guide:_Using_Meyers_Gazetteer_Online Step-by-step guide: Using Meyers Gazetteer online]" for detailed user instructions. An abbreviated guide to locating place names and jurisdictions in Meyers Gazetteer is found [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog here]. | ||
*Ancestry.com: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1074 Meyers Gazetteer of the German Empire]. This version is also searchable. (For best results, use the Keyword rather than the Location search box.) | *Ancestry.com: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1074 Meyers Gazetteer of the German Empire]. This version is also searchable. (For best results, use the Keyword rather than the Location search box.) | ||
The first volume of this gazetteer contains an explanation of the many abbreviations the gazetteer uses. For example, Meyers indicates where to find the civil registration office [Standesamt]. If a comma or semicolon follows the abbreviation StdA (Standesamt), the town had its own civil registration office. If it does not have a comma or semicolon, the town name that follows the abbreviation and has a comma or semicolon after it is the town where the civil registration office is found. | The first volume of this gazetteer contains an explanation of the many abbreviations the gazetteer uses. For example, Meyers indicates where to find the civil registration office [Standesamt]. If a comma or semicolon follows the abbreviation StdA (Standesamt), the town had its own civil registration office. If it does not have a comma or semicolon, the town name that follows the abbreviation and has a comma or semicolon after it is the town where the civil registration office is found. | ||
The gazetteer also indicates if the town had its own parish by using the abbreviation ev. Pfk. for a Lutheran parish [evangelische Pfarrkirche]; reform. Pfk. for a Reformed parish [reformierte Pfarrkirche]; or kath. Pfk. for a Roman Catholic parish [katholische Pfarrkirche]. A Jewish synagogue [Synagoge] is indicated by the abbreviation Syn. If no parish is indicated, you must check a state (or provincial) gazetteer or parish register inventory to find the parish. Frequently Meyers only gives a “see” reference, indicated by the abbreviation s (lowercase S) | The gazetteer also indicates if the town had its own parish by using the abbreviation ev. Pfk. for a Lutheran parish [evangelische Pfarrkirche]; reform. Pfk. for a Reformed parish [reformierte Pfarrkirche]; or kath. Pfk. for a Roman Catholic parish [katholische Pfarrkirche]. A Jewish synagogue [Synagoge] is indicated by the abbreviation Syn. If no parish is indicated, you must check a state (or provincial) gazetteer or parish register inventory to find the parish. Frequently Meyers only gives a “see” reference, indicated by the abbreviation s (lowercase S) which stands for the command "siehe" or "see". For example, if you look for the village of Filge, county Lübbecke, the gazetteer refers you to the larger village of Levern, Westfalen for more information. | ||
=== Regional Gazetteers === | === Regional Gazetteers === | ||
Besides Meyers, various gazetteers exist that cover certain regions of Germany. These gazetteers can be helpful in determining additional information about a place. The following is a partial list of available gazetteers | Besides Meyers, various gazetteers exist that cover certain regions of Germany. These gazetteers can be helpful in determining additional information about a place. The following is a partial list of available gazetteers. | ||
<br> Königlich Preußischen Statistischen Landesamte. [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/14875?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen'']. Berlin : Verlag des Königlichen Statistischen Landesamts, 1907-1909. (FHL book 943 E5kp.) This gazetteer is also available online at Ancestry.com in the database [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=34415 Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen]. | |||
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=== Historical Civil Registration Offices === | === Historical Civil Registration Offices === | ||
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In cases where more than one town has the same name, each is listed separately. The district [Kreis] name usually follows the town name and is printed in bold type to distinguish the towns with the same name. Müller's gazetteer is printed with modern type, making it easy to use. | In cases where more than one town has the same name, each is listed separately. The district [Kreis] name usually follows the town name and is printed in bold type to distinguish the towns with the same name. Müller's gazetteer is printed with modern type, making it easy to use. | ||
'''Postal Code Book.''' On 1 July 1993 Germany significantly revised its postal codes.The German postal code book lists all towns with post offices in alphabetical order . Part two of the book lists a postal code for each street address in cities with more than one post office. You can use the book's maps to find post office towns and the approximate location of city streets. Das Postleitzahlenbuch (The postal code book). Bonn, Germany: Postdienst, 1993. (FHL book 943 E8p1993.) This book is available for purchase in the United States from Genealogy Unlimited. This information is also available online at: [http://www.deutschepost.de www.deutschepost.de]. | '''Postal Code Book.''' On 1 July 1993 Germany significantly revised its postal codes.The German postal code book lists all towns with post offices in alphabetical order . Part two of the book lists a postal code for each street address in cities with more than one post office. You can use the book's maps to find post office towns and the approximate location of city streets. Das Postleitzahlenbuch (The postal code book). Bonn, Germany: Postdienst, 1993. (FHL book 943 E8p1993.) This book is available for purchase in the United States from Genealogy Unlimited. This information is also available online at: [http://www.deutschepost.de www.deutschepost.de]. On the home page, click on "PLZ suchen". | ||
On the home page, click on "PLZ suchen". | |||
=== German Places in Foreign Countries === | === German Places in Foreign Countries === | ||
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*[http://gov.genealogy.net gov.genealogy.net] features tree diagrams showing the jurisdictional structure of a place as it changed over time. | *[http://gov.genealogy.net gov.genealogy.net] features tree diagrams showing the jurisdictional structure of a place as it changed over time. | ||
[http://www.territorial.de/ territorial.de] gives jurisdictional changes within Germany in minute detail for the period 1874-1945. | [http://www.territorial.de/ territorial.de] gives jurisdictional changes within Germany in minute detail for the period 1874-1945. | ||
Latinized place names can be found in Orbis Latinus online at: | Latinized place names can be found in Orbis Latinus online at: | ||
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