Emigration records in Germany are a vital resource for genealogists tracing ancestors who left the country, especially during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Political unrest, economic hardship, religious persecution, and military conscription drove millions of Germans to emigrate, primarily to the United States, Canada, and South America. These records include passenger lists, departure permits, and consular registrations, offering crucial insights into family history. Significant emigration waves followed the Revolutions of 1848, industrialization, and the aftermath of World War II. Understanding these records helps uncover ancestral origins, migration routes, and the reasons behind German emigration over time.
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Immigration & Emigration Records
- Germans Immigrating to the United States 4,068,907 records
- Germany, Bremen Emigration Lists, 1920-1939 732,373 records
- Germany, Emigrants from Southwestern Germany, 1736-1963 285,158 records
- Index of Jewish Displaced Person and Refugee Cards, 1943-1959 241,259 records
- Germany, Hesse Emigrants 214,112 records
- Emigrants from Hamburg to Australasia, 1850 - 1879 80,012 records
- Germany, Rhineland Emigrants, 1814-1939 63,284 records
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