Oakland California FamilySearch Library

This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

Coming Events Beginning Research in Germany : Crossing the Pond - Tuesday, May 22 - Focusing on the great wave of German immigration from 1840 to 1900, this class will outline the numerous resources available that can help you narrow the search for your ancestors' place of origin. We'll also touch on the special challenges posed by the spelling of German surnames and place names and by the movable feast of German geography in the 19th century. Finally, we'll glance ahead to the main issues involved in accessing archives and records in Germany. Must preregister! See our classes page for a link to registration. Fundamentals of Genealogy for the Returning or New Student - Tuesday, May 29, 7P-8:30P - - Free Class - Please pre-register by calling 510-531-3905 or E-mail fhcoakland@gmail.com Details on Classes page.

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Oakland California Family History Center The Oakland (California) Regional Family History Center is one of the largest and most accessible centers for genealogical research in California, with over 9,000 volumes of books, periodicals, family histories, city and county histories, city directories, plus over 37,000 reels of microfilm and 9,000 microfiche containing millions of local vital records and historical census data from all over the world.