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It was necessary, if a citizen of Anhalt was to move from his residence into another German state to apply for a Auswanderungsschein (permission to leave the state) at the Herzogliche Kreisdirektion (district), or for a Heimatschein (verification of residence) from the magistrate. In such documents are | It was necessary, if a citizen of Anhalt was to move from his residence into another German state to apply for a Auswanderungsschein (permission to leave the state) at the Herzogliche Kreisdirektion (district), or for a Heimatschein (verification of residence) from the magistrate. In such documents are found origins of birth, intentions for moving, sometimes length of absence and occasionally the mention of relatives. | ||
Also, if people wanted to become | Also, if people wanted to become residents in cities, they had to apply for "Bürgerannahme" or "Niederlassung". In such documents one will find origins of applicants. | ||
Passports were also issued to those who were journeymen and required to work in various employments away from home. Usually the magistrate issued a "Wanderbuch" for 2-3 years. Also, those who desired to leave the country altogether had to apply for passports at the district level. | Passports were also issued to those who were journeymen and required to work in various employments away from home. Usually the magistrate issued a "Wanderbuch" for 2-3 years. Also, those who desired to leave the country altogether had to apply for passports at the district level. | ||
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