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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.


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===  
== Foreign Language Title  ==
{{Image Visibility}}
 
=== Reading These Records ===  
Kirchenbuchabschriften und familiennamenkartei von Pfälzisch-Rheinische, Ludwigschafen, Deutschland.
These records are written in German. For help reading these records see:
 
*[[German Language and Languages]]
== Collection Time Period  ==
*[[German Genealogical Word List]]
 
*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
This collection of records includes information extracted from church family registers for the years 1600-1925.  
*[[Germany Handwriting]]
 
FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
== Record History  ==
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar]
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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.
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
=== Why This Record Was Created  ===
The following information may be found in these records:
 
*Person's name
Beginning in the 1500s, churches began keeping family registers. This collection of extracted data was created to make it easier to research ancestors.
*Spouse or Parent's names
 
*Date of birth, marriage, or death
=== Record Reliability  ===
*Place of birth, marriage, or death
 
== Collection Content ==
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.  
For more information about these records see [[Germany, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
 
=== Sample Images ===                         
== Record Description ==
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Image:Germany Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions (09-0278) DGS 4288048 1318.jpg|1907-17 Church Record 
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).  
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 
=== Record Content  ===
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
The key genealogical facts found on most family registers include the following:  
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Name of the person
*Name of the ancestor, either as a parent or child
*Approximate date of the event
*Names of the ancestor’s siblings, parents, grandparents
=== Search the Index ===
*Date of the ancestor’s birth
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*Place of the ancestor’s birth
=== View the Images ===
*Occupation of the ancestor’s father
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*Birth dates of the ancestor’s siblings and parents
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*Date of the ancestor’s marriage
| browse_2 = Record type
*Date of the ancestor’s death
| browse_3 = Event type
*Death dates of the ancestor’s siblings and parents
| browse_4 = Name range
*Information concerning emigration in the family
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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]].
== How to Use the Record  ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, Now What? ===
Family registers were created with data from the parish registers and should be used as a guide to search the actual church records for the ancestor’s christening, marriage, and burial information. Data of an ancestor can be searched by surname and place of residence. Make sure the record found is your ancestor; it is recommended to use the elimination system when more than one family has the same family name. After you have found the information for your ancestor, transfer the information onto your family history record. With this information, the data of siblings or other family members could also be researched.
*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                
== How Has This Article Helped You? ==
*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           
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*[[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? ===
== Related Web Sites  ==
*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                       
This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here.
*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               
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
*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]]
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Germany_Genealogy Germany Genealogy]
=== Research Helps ===
 
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]].
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Germany_Church_Records Germany Church Records]
* [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]]
 
* [[Germany Record Finder]]
== Sources of This Collection  ==
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
 
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
“Germany, Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions and Family Registers”, database, FamilySearch Historical Records (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch), 2010; from Pfälzisch-Rheinische Familienkunde E. V. Ludwigschafen, Germany. “Germany, Ludwigshafen Church Record Extractions and Family Registers”. Pfälzisch-Rheinische Familienkunde E. V., Ludwigschafen, Germany. FHL digital images. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
 
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Originals are housed in Pfälzisch-Rheinische Familienkunde e.V., Rottstrasse 17, 67061 Ludwigshafen, Germany.
== 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.
==== How to Cite Your Sources  ====
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It is recommended that you cite the sources of information as you search genealogical records. Citing sources will allow you to avoid duplicate searches later and share your sources with other researchers. A citation with specific details about the source document should allow yourself or others to easily find the source document at a later time. You should cite all sources searched, whether new information is found, to avoid duplicating searches without findings. More information about citing or documenting your sources can be found at: [[How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]
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Collection years: 1600-1925
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Learning Center videos:

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 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?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

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

View the Images[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, Now What?[edit | edit source]

  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Germany.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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.
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