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*'''Lists of deceased persons.''' These lists give the name of the deceased person and the death date.
*'''Lists of deceased persons.''' These lists give the name of the deceased person and the death date.


=== Information Recorded in Jewish Civil Registration Records ===
Information Recorded in Jewish Civil Registration Records  


Jewish civil registration records contain the same birth, marriage, and death information as civil registration records for Christians. They are used in the same way as church records or other civil registration records. See the search strategies included in the “Church Records” and “Civil Registration” sections.  
Jewish civil registration records contain the same birth, marriage, and death information as civil registration records for Christians. They are used in the same way as church records or other civil registration records. See the search strategies included in the “Church Records” and “Civil Registration” sections.  


'''Other Records.''' From 1809 to 1812, lists of surname changes for Jews were created in several German  states. Although formats vary by area, most show each person's residence, patronymic surname, new surname, and birth date. Some lists have been extracted and published in book form. These records may also be cataloged under  
=== '''Other Records''' ===
 
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From 1809 to 1812, lists of surname changes for Jews were created in several German  states. Although formats vary by area, most show each person's residence, patronymic surname, new surname, and birth date. Some lists have been extracted and published in book form. These records may also be cataloged under  


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==== Minority Census of 1938/1939 ====


The Nazi minority census of 1938/1939 lists given names and surnames, birth dates, birthplaces, education levels, and which grandparents were Jewish. It is available for many major cities and several regions. A good explanation and a list of localities covered are found in  
The Nazi minority census of 1938/1939 lists given names and surnames, birth dates, birthplaces, education levels, and which grandparents were Jewish. It is available for many major cities and several regions. A good explanation and a list of localities covered are found in  
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