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Where is bundesarchiv?
Koblenz
The German Federal Archives or Bundesarchiv (BArch) (German: Bundesarchiv) are the National Archives of Germany. They were established at the current location in Koblenz in 1952.
How do I access the German archives?
German state archives are generally open to the public. If the Family History Library does not have the records you need, you can contact the state archive for the area in which your ancestor lived. The archive will briefly describe its collections and provide a list of researchers you can hire to search the archive.
How do I find my German birth records?
Places to Find German Genealogy Records and Databases Online
- Do a “place search” in the FamilySearch Catalog for the village or place you’re looking for. Select a topic (church records for example) for that place.
- FamilySearch also has some genealogy databases for individual German states and cities.
How can I trace my family in Germany?
The two websites generally considered to be the most complete are RootsWeb www.rootsweb.com and the Mormon Church’s Family Search www.familysearch.org. Both are set up for searches. You can enter the known facts about your ancestor and, with luck, come up with additional details.
How do you find a lost person in Germany?
The German Salvation Army (”Heilsarmee“) supports close relatives finding missing persons in Germany. Calling up a private detective agency is known as a very efficient though costly option. Addresses can be found online or in the yellow pages.
How can I find someone in Berlin?
How to find a person in Germany: 10 ways to search for people in Germany by their first and last name
- Start search.
- Register of registration, residence permit.
- Register of registration through online services.
- Search engines.
- Phone books, directories.
- Search through friends.
- Organizations of foreign diasporas.
- Bulletin boards.
How do I trace a German relative?
How do I find an address for someone in Germany?