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== What is in this Collection? ==                 
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== What is in This Collection? ==                 
This collection includes images of a combination of church family register extractions and indexes for the district of Rhine Hesse-Palatinate (Rheinland Hessen-Pfalz) in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz). Most image sets are arranged chronologically (by year of event) or alphabetically (by surname).   
This collection includes images of a combination of church family register extractions and indexes for the district of Rhine Hesse-Palatinate (Rheinland Hessen-Pfalz) in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz). Most image sets are arranged chronologically (by year of event) or alphabetically (by surname).   
   
   
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Beginning in the 1500s, churches began keeping family registers. This collection of extracted data was created to make it easier to research ancestors.   
Beginning in the 1500s, churches began keeping family registers. This collection of extracted data was created to make it easier to research ancestors.   
   
   
Church records (Kirchenbücher) are excellent sources for accurate information on names, dates, and places of birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial. They are the most significant source of genealogical information for Germany before 1876. Most people who lived in Germany were recorded in a church record. However, the information found in a family register depends on how detailed the minister made his record. The extraction of data depends on how well the records were read.
Church records (Kirchenbücher) are excellent sources for accurate information on names, dates, and places of birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial. They are the most significant source of genealogical information for Germany before 1876. Most people who lived in Germany were recorded in a church record. However, the information found in a family register depends on how detailed the minister made his record. The extraction of data depends on how well the records were read.
=== Sample Images  ===             
Click on images for a larger view.             
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Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) Card Index DGS 4284680 53.jpg|Church Record 
Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) Format and Symbols DGS 4284476 4.jpg|Explanation of Format and Symbols 
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'''These records''' may contain the following information:         
*Name of the ancestor, either as a parent or child 
*Names of the ancestor’s siblings, parents, grandparents 
*Date of the ancestor’s birth 
*Place of the ancestor’s birth 
*Occupation of the ancestor’s father 
*Birth dates of the ancestor’s siblings and parents 
*Date of the ancestor’s marriage 
*Date of the ancestor’s death 
*Death dates of the ancestor’s siblings and parents 
*Information concerning emigration in the family
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==How Do I Search This Collection? ==
It is helpful to know:
*Your ancestor's name
*Residence
*Age or birth date
*Names of family members
 
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor.
               
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'''To search by image:'''   
 
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> 
⇒Select “Place” <br> 
⇒Select “Record type” <br> 
⇒Select “Event type” <br> 
⇒Select “Name range” which takes you to the images
==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 Who I was Looking for, Now What?===               
*Use the age in the citizen 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 moved, been recruited or lived 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 [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Germany_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) vital records] in the country.               
*When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.               
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.               
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, Now What?===                   
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful.                       
*While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.               
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.               
*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.               
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well.             
*Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]].
 
== Citations for This Collection  ==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. 


'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Germany Rhineland-Palatinate Church Record Extractions and Family Registers 1600-1925." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing Pfälzisch-Rheinische Familienkunde e.V., Ludwigshafen [PRFK, Ludwigshafen].}}
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=== Reading These Records ===
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*[[German Language and Languages]]
== How You Can Contribute  ==        
*[[German Genealogical Word List]]
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*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
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*[[Germany Handwriting]]
FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar]
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
*Person's name
*Spouse or Parent's names
*Date of birth, marriage, or death
*Place of birth, marriage, or death
== Collection Content ==
For more information about these records see [[Germany, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
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Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) DGS 4288048 1318.jpg|1907-17 Church Record 
Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) Card Index DGS 4284680 53.jpg|1922 Church Record 
Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) Format and Symbols DGS 4284476 4.jpg|1824-50 Explanation of Format and Symbols 
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Name of the person
*Approximate date of the event
=== Search the Index ===
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=== View the Images ===
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, Now What? === 
*Add any new information to your records             
*Use the age 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 moved, been recruited or lived 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 [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Germany_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) vital records] in the country               
*When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors           
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900
=== 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, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful                       
*While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times               
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name               
*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 [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]]
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]].
* [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Germany Record Finder]]
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
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== 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.
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Collection years: 1600-1925
Languages: German
Title in the Language: Deutschland, Rheinland-Palatinate, Kirchenbuchabschriften und Familiennamenkartei
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What is in This Collection?

This collection includes images of a combination of church family register extractions and indexes for the district of Rhine Hesse-Palatinate (Rheinland Hessen-Pfalz) in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz). Most image sets are arranged chronologically (by year of event) or alphabetically (by surname).

Family registers may go back to the 1500s, when they began during the time of the Reformation. Because of wars, natural disasters, and accidents, many churches were destroyed, along with all or part of their records. Very few church records go back before 1650 because of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). Family registers were created with information from the parish register and should be used as a guide to search the actual church records for the ancestors’ christening, marriage, and burial information. The text in church family registers is written mainly in German. However, earlier text could be handwritten in Latin and after 1945 handwritten in Gothic script. The headings for the extracted information are in English.

Beginning in the 1500s, churches began keeping family registers. This collection of extracted data was created to make it easier to research ancestors.

Church records (Kirchenbücher) are excellent sources for accurate information on names, dates, and places of birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial. They are the most significant source of genealogical information for Germany before 1876. Most people who lived in Germany were recorded in a church record. However, the information found in a family register depends on how detailed the minister made his record. The extraction of data depends on how well the records were read.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

Reading These Records

These records are written in German. For help reading these records see:

FamilySearch Learning Center videos:

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate Church Record Extractions and Family Registers, 1600-1925.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Person's name
  • Spouse or Parent's names
  • Date of birth, marriage, or death
  • Place of birth, marriage, or death

Collection Content

For more information about these records see Germany, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Sample Images

  • 1907-17 Church Record

    1907-17 Church Record

  • 1922 Church Record

    1922 Church Record

  • 1824-50 Explanation of Format and Symbols

    1824-50 Explanation of Format and Symbols

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Place
  2. Select Record type
  3. Select Event type
  4. Select Name range to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, Now What?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the age 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 moved, been recruited or lived 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
  • When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors
  • Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900

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, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful
  • While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
  • Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
  • 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 research your family in Germany.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records

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:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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