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Germans from Russia Compiled Genealogies (view source)
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The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the ''Family History Library Catalog'' to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
Additional sources of genealogy for noble German families in Russia are listed in the Locality Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under RUSSIA (EMPIRE) - NOBILITY. | Additional sources of genealogy for noble German families in Russia are listed in the Locality Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under RUSSIA (EMPIRE) - NOBILITY. | ||
== '''Major Collections and Databases''' == | == '''Major Collections and Databases''' == | ||
The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
* ''International Genealogical Index''.® The index provides names and vital information for thousands of deceased Germans from Russia. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates as well as Latter-day Saint temple ordinance information. The indexes for Germany and Poland include names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. Descendants of Germans from Russia have submitted some of the names. | *''International Genealogical Index''.® The index provides names and vital information for thousands of deceased Germans from Russia. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates as well as Latter-day Saint temple ordinance information. The indexes for Germany and Poland include names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. Descendants of Germans from Russia have submitted some of the names. | ||
The International Genealogical Index is available on microfiche and on compact disc as part of FamilySearch. If you are using the microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, however, the computer will search the entire country for any name. For more information on FamilySearch, see page # «refer to FamilySearch under “Records at the Family History Library». | The International Genealogical Index is available on microfiche and on compact disc as part of FamilySearch. If you are using the microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, however, the computer will search the entire country for any name. For more information on FamilySearch, see page # «refer to FamilySearch under “Records at the Family History Library». | ||
* ''Ancestral File''. This file, part of FamilySearch (see p. # «refer to FamilySearch under “Records at the Family History Library»), contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. As of 1992, the file contains the names of millions of persons, including hundreds of families of Germans from Russia. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. | *''Ancestral File''. This file, part of FamilySearch (see p. # «refer to FamilySearch under “Records at the Family History Library»), contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that has been contributed since 1979. As of 1992, the file contains the names of millions of persons, including hundreds of families of Germans from Russia. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. | ||
* ''Family Group Records Collection''. More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Germans from Russia. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under family group records collection. | *''Family Group Records Collection''. More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Germans from Russia. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under family group records collection. | ||
* ''American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Surname Charts''. Hundreds of genealogies arranged alphabetically by surname and by village. These charts have been compiled and submitted by descendants. Researchers can access these charts for a fee via the AHSGR computer Internet site described in the “Archives and Libraries” section of | *''American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Surname Charts''. Hundreds of genealogies arranged alphabetically by surname and by village. These charts have been compiled and submitted by descendants. Researchers can access these charts for a fee via the AHSGR computer Internet site described in the “Archives and Libraries” section of this outline. | ||
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== '''Family Histories''' == | == '''Family Histories''' == | ||
Many families of Germans from Russia have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family | Many families of Germans from Russia have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family | ||
The Family History Library has a limited number of published Germans from Russia family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. | The Family History Library has a limited number of published Germans from Russia family histories and newsletters. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the Surname Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. | ||
Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in Germans from Russia heritage societies. These private individuals may have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. But such materials are generally inaccessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in Germans from Russia heritage societies. These private individuals may have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. But such materials are generally inaccessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | ||
Many Germans from Russia family histories are listed in a helpful bibliography including two chapters on family histories. This is: | Many Germans from Russia family histories are listed in a helpful bibliography including two chapters on family histories. This is: | ||
Miller, Michael M. ''Researching Germans from Russia'' pages 61-67, and 192-97. (Full citation given in “Other Records” section at the end of this outline.) Includes family histories at the North Dakota Institute for Regional Studies, and Germans from Russia Heritage Society Library in Bismark. | Miller, Michael M. ''Researching Germans from Russia'' pages 61-67, and 192-97. (Full citation given in “Other Records” section at the end of this outline.) Includes family histories at the North Dakota Institute for Regional Studies, and Germans from Russia Heritage Society Library in Bismark. | ||
A large collection of family histories for Germans from Russia is: | A large collection of family histories for Germans from Russia is: | ||
Aberle, George P. ''Pioneers and Their Sons: One Hundred Sixty Five Family Histories''. 2 vols. Bismark, N. Dak.: Tumbleweed Press, 1980. (FHL book 978.4 D3a; film 1035608 item 1-2). Vol. 2 subtitle: One hundred twenty family histories. | Aberle, George P. ''Pioneers and Their Sons: One Hundred Sixty Five Family Histories''. 2 vols. Bismark, N. Dak.: Tumbleweed Press, 1980. (FHL book 978.4 D3a; film 1035608 item 1-2). Vol. 2 subtitle: One hundred twenty family histories. | ||
== '''Genealogical Collections''' == | == '''Genealogical Collections''' == | ||
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Seuberlich, Erich. ''Materialen zur baltischen deutschen Personen- und Familienkunde aus baltischen est- liv- und kurlaendischen Archiven'' (Genealogical Records of Baltic Germans in Estonia, Livonia, and Kurland). [N.p., 19--?] (FHL film 1058075-85.) Alphabetical card files. | Seuberlich, Erich. ''Materialen zur baltischen deutschen Personen- und Familienkunde aus baltischen est- liv- und kurlaendischen Archiven'' (Genealogical Records of Baltic Germans in Estonia, Livonia, and Kurland). [N.p., 19--?] (FHL film 1058075-85.) Alphabetical card files. | ||
== '''Village Lineage Books''' == | == '''Village Lineage Books''' == | ||
A special type of local history book called a village lineage book [''Ortsippenbuch''] is available for many towns in Germany and a few towns in Russia. These give extensive genealogical information on almost all inhabitants of the town. Examples of such books for Germans from Russia are: | A special type of local history book called a village lineage book [''Ortsippenbuch''] is available for many towns in Germany and a few towns in Russia. These give extensive genealogical information on almost all inhabitants of the town. Examples of such books for Germans from Russia are: | ||
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Genealogical collections and village lineage books are listed in the Place Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under headings such as: | Genealogical collections and village lineage books are listed in the Place Search of the ''Family History Library Catalog'' under headings such as: | ||
GERMANY - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE) - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE), [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE), [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY | GERMANY - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE) - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE), [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY<br> RUSSIA (EMPIRE), [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY | ||
For further information see the “Genealogy” sections of the ''Germany Research Outline'' (34061), ''Canada Research Outline'' (34545), ''United States Research Outline'' (30972), and the state and provincial outlines where your ancestor settled. | For further information see the “Genealogy” sections of the ''Germany Research Outline'' (34061), ''Canada Research Outline'' (34545), ''United States Research Outline'' (30972), and the state and provincial outlines where your ancestor settled. | ||
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Germans from Russia village home pages (computer Internet sites), village coordinators, and e-mail lists of individual family history researchers are described in the “Archives and Libraries” computer section of this outline under American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR). | Germans from Russia village home pages (computer Internet sites), village coordinators, and e-mail lists of individual family history researchers are described in the “Archives and Libraries” computer section of this outline under American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR). | ||
If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often, you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. All persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often, you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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