Germany, Saxony- (Sachsen-) Anhalt, Halberstadt Kreisarchiv, Ahnenpäße (Ancestor Passports) - FamilySearch Historical Records
Access the Records | |
This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org. | |
Halberstadt, Saxony, Prussia, Germany | |
![]() | |
Flag of the German Empire, 1871-1917 | |
![]() | |
Location of Halberstadt, Saxony, Prussia, Germany | |
![]() | |
Map of the German Empire, 1871-1917 | |
![]() | |
Location of Germany | |
Record Description | |
Record Type | Ancestor Passports |
Collection years: | |
Languages: | German |
Title in the Language: | Deutschland, Sachsen-Anhalt, Halberstadt Kreisarchiv, Ahnenpäße |
FamilySearch Resources | |
Related Websites | |
Archive | |
Halberstadt Kreisarchiv, Sachsen-Anhalt (Halberstadt District Archives, Saxony-Anhalt) |
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of Ahnenpäße, or ancestor passports from the Halberstadt Kreisarchiv, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Basically, an ancestor passport was a declaration of pure Aryan lineage issued especially during the Nazi period in Germany.
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 them see:
- German Language and Languages
- German Genealogical Word List
- Germany Handwriting
- FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
Browse This Collection
You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Halberstadt Kreisarchiv, Ahnenpäße (Ancestor Passports). |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
Ahnenpäße / (Ancestor Passports)
- Full name of person
- Birthdate and place of person
- Occupation
- Names of parents
- Birthdates and places of parents
- Occupation of father
- Names of grandparents
- Birthdates and places of grandparents
- Occupations of grandfathers
Collection Content
Sample Images
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following information:
- Name of the person
- Date of the record
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:- Select Record Type
- Select Name Range or Description 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, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- If available, check the image for additional information
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, What Now?
- Consult the Germany Record Finder to find other records
- When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision. If listed, a personal title may be a clue to property ownership or occupation, either of which might be noted in other records
- Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
- Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results
- Search the records of nearby locations. While a person in this period rarely ever lived more than about 20 miles from their place of birth, moves within this range were common
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in 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.
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. |