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German Language[edit | edit source]

One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success with research in Austria. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey.

Language and Archaic Terms[edit | edit source]

You will need access to a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms.

This FamilySearch Wiki has a German Genealogical wordlist. You may need to access other similar resources. For example, older Catholic Church parish records were kept in Latin; you may find some records in Czech, Hungarian, Polish. During the period of French occupation, records may have been kept in French.

Handwriting[edit | edit source]

Once you have determined the place of origin and have found searchable records, you will need to familiarize yourself with the various types of German script. In addition to the resources already listed, additional help is available at:

BYU German Script Tutorials
Minert, Roger. Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents, analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany; Woodscross, U.S.A., GRT Publications, c 2001. FHL Intl Ref Area 417.7 M662d
Wikipedia Fraktur Script
Suetterlin Script
Research Courses at FamilySearch. Free online research classes including German, French, Polish, Dutch, Scandinavian and Russian Handwriting Courses.
FamilySearch Wiki- search by keywords German Script for various training articles.

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+== German Language  ==
 One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success with research in Austria. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey.
-'''Language and Archaic Terms&lt;br&gt;'''You will need a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
+=== Language and Archaic Terms ===
-A [[German_Word_List|German Genealogical word]]list is available at FamilySearch Wiki.&amp;nbsp; Also available are word lists for Latin, Czech, Hungarian, Polish etc. languages that often appear in Austrian records.&nbsp;
+You will need access to a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms.
-OnlineLatin Dictionary and Grammar Aid is available through the [http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm Notre Dame University Library]
+This FamilySearch Wiki has a [[German Word List|German Genealogical wordlist]]. You may need to access other similar resources. For example, older Catholic Church parish records were kept in [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]]; you may find some records in [[Czech Republic Genealogical Word List|Czech]], [[Hungary Genealogical Word List|Hungarian]], [[Poland Genealogical Word List|Polish]]. During the period of French occupation, records may have been kept in [[French Wordlist|French]].
-Online [http://www.the-orb.net/latwords.html Latin Word List] published as a reference to medieval studies.
+See also:
-The German-English Genealogical Dictionary by Ernst Thode (Baltimore, Maryland; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. c 1992.), is a wonderful hands on archaic dictionary and is available to purchase through many different outlets online.
+*[[German Language and Languages]]
-Glossar für Heimat-, Haus- und Familienforschng, herausgegeben vom OÖ. Forum Volkskultur und dem OÖ. Volksbildungswerk, 2003) '''Handwriting'''
+=== Handwriting  ===
 Once you have determined the place of origin and have found searchable records, you will need to familiarize yourself with the various types of German script. In addition to the resources already listed, additional help is available at:
-[http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx BYU German Script Tutorials]
+*[http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx BYU German Script Tutorials]
+*Minert, Roger. Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents, analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany; Woodscross, U.S.A., GRT Publications, c 2001. FHL Intl Ref Area 417.7 M662d
-Minert, Roger. Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents, analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany; Woodscross, U.S.A., GRT Publications, c 2001. FHL Intl Ref Area 417.7 M662d
+*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraktur_(script) Wikipedia Fraktur Script]
+*[http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm Suetterlin Script]
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraktur_(script) Wikipedia Fraktur Script]
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/researchcourses#germany_res Research Courses ]at FamilySearch. Free online research classes including German, French, Polish, Dutch, Scandinavian and Russian Handwriting Courses.
+*[[Main Page|FamilySearch Wiki]]- search by keywords German Script for various training articles.
-[http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm Suetterlin Script]
-[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/researchcourses#germany_res Research Courses ]at FamilySearch. Free online research classes including German, French, Polish, Dutch, Scandinavian and Russian Handwriting Courses.
-[[Main_Page|FamilySearch Wiki]]- search by keywords German Script for various training articles.
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