German Genealogy Webinars Available To Watch Now:

The webinars below are on-demand and can be watched at one of the times this week that works best for you.

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All deals and offers are valid at the time of viewing. Hope you enjoy!

Locating German Records: Beyond FamilySearch and Ancestry

In this FREE on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to track down your ancestor’s German records – in places besides just FamilySearch and Ancestry!

For the beginner to advanced genealogist alike, you’ll walk away with new tools and methods for discovering records, both online and off. This is a German genealogy webinar you won’t want to miss! Sign up now to secure your spot!

Germany’s Shifting Map: What It Means For Your Research

Have you ever wondered how Prussia, Baden, Posen, and other historical regions fit into modern Germany?
 
More importantly, do you know how these shifting borders affect where your ancestors’ records are stored—and how to find them once you do? This FREE on-demand webinar will unravel Germany’s border changes and show you exactly how they affect your genealogy research. Sign up now to secure your spot! 
 

*This webinar has been pre-recorded, but all deals offered are good at the time of viewing!

German Names: Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered why your German ancestor’s surname appears spelled three different ways across church records, civil registrations, and immigration documents?

Those variations, symbols, and nickname traditions could be hiding the very records you’ve been searching for. This FREE on-demand webinar will show you exactly how they impact your genealogy research.

Sign up now to secure your spot!

*This webinar has been pre-recorded, but all deals offered are good at the time of viewing!

Meyer, Mayer, or Meier

Have you seen multiple variations of your German last name? How do you know if it’s the same ancestor?
 
In this FREE on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to think like a German and recognize every possible variation of those tricky German surnames!
 
Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards uncovering your family’s German heritage.
 
*This webinar has been pre-recorded, but all deals offered are good at the time of viewing!

7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy

Not sure where to start with your German genealogy? Or stuck on a brick wall?
Then this free webinar is for you!

In this free webinar, you’ll learn the 7 must-know tips that successful German genealogy researchers use to fill in their family tree —without feeling overwhelmed by old handwriting or foreign-language records.

*This webinar has been pre-recorded, but all deals offered are good at the time of viewing!

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Meet Katherine

Katherine Schober, founder and CEO of Germanology Unlocked, is a German-English genealogy translator, author, and educator. With over a decade of professional experience, she is dedicated to helping others uncover their German ancestry and preserve their family stories for future generations.

Katherine offers genealogy services such as online courses, webinars, and workshops focused on deciphering the old German handwriting and mastering German genealogy research. She is the author of “The Magic of German Church Records” and “Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting,” and the creator of the popular online courses “The Complete Guide to German Genealogy”, “Reading the Old German Handwriting”, and “German for Genealogists.”

Katherine has been a featured speaker at major genealogy conferences such as RootsTech, NGS, and IGGP, where she shares her expertise on German records and handwriting. Her work has also been highlighted on both the History Channel and PBS’ “Finding Your Roots.”

Combining her deep knowledge of the German language with a passion for genealogy, Katherine’s goal is to make genealogy both fun and doable for all!