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New to German Genealogy? Start Here!

Want to start your German genealogy, but feeling a bit overwhelmed? Let's fix that! In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the exact steps you need to begin tracing your German roots. From finding your ancestor's hometown all the way to locating obscure records in Europe, this session is packed full of actionable steps you can take to find your German ancestors. You'll leave confident and excited to start this side of your family tree!

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