Germany, Bavaria, Günzburg, Miscellaneous City Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records from the city archives of Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany. These records include: Many records in this collection are written in some variety of Gothic German handwriting or typeface and may be difficult to read even with basic knowledge of German.
 * City directories, 1914-1957
 * Marriage and residency applications, 1840-1890
 * Emigration records, 1804-1890
 * Citizen rolls, 1718-1890
 * Cemetery records
 * Land records, 1720-1790, 1826-1900
 * Jewish records, 1609-1618
 * Purchase and marriage contracts, 1586-1808
 * An index to documents, 1095-1900.

For help reading Gothic German, refer to German Script Tutorial. For help with basic translation, see the German Word List.

Reading These Records
These records are written in German. For help reading these records see:
 * German Genealogical Word List
 * Germany Handwriting
 * Brigham Young University Script Tutorial : The German Documents

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Names of primary individuals and their relatives
 * Birth dates and places
 * Dates of events such as births, marriages, or deaths
 * Occupation
 * Address

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How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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.

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
 * Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Germany.
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Germany Record Finder

Citing This Collection
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