Uniting German Genealogy Researchers

The International German Genealogy Partnership.

Our Mission

The International German Genealogy Partnership’s mission is to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.

Ziel der International German Genealogy Partnership ist es, die deutsche genealogische Forschung weltweit als international anerkannter Verband deutscher genealogischer Organisationen zu ermöglichen.

Meet our Partners

Uniting German Genealogy Researchers Worldwide

Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota

Pommern Regional GroupAbout: This group is for researchers of ancestors from Pomerania (German: Pommern). There are very few genealogy groups dedicated to this former/current state in Germany. Former because after WWII in 1945 all of Pommern, east of the line formed...

Arbeitskreis Familienforschung Dithmarschen im Verein fĂĽr Dithmarscher Landeskunde e.V.

Arbeitskreis Familienforschung Dithmarschen im Verein für Dithmarscher Landeskunde e.V.About: Our association not only deals with regional history, but also promotes regional studies and is dedicated to landscape conservation. Current cultural, ecological and economic...

Sacramento German Genealogy Society

The Sacramento German Genealogy SocietyAbout: The Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS) is known as one of the major organizations in its field. Founded in 1983, SGGS is registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity. SGGS promotes the search for family histories of...

JewishGen

JewishGenAbout: JewishGen serves as the global home for Jewish genealogy. Featuring unparalleled access to millions of records, it offers unique search tools, along with opportunities for researchers to connect with others who share similar interests. Award-winning...

Arbeitskreis fĂĽr Familienkunde und Auswanderungen im Heimatbund fĂĽr das Oldenburger MĂĽnsterland (FAK)

Arbeitskreis fĂĽr Familienkunde und Auswanderungen im HeimatbundfĂĽr das Oldenburger MĂĽnsterland (FAK)About: The Arbeitskreis fĂĽr Familienkunde und Auswanderung im Heimatbund fĂĽr das Oldenburger MĂĽnsterland (FAK) is a working group and emerged from the History Committee...

Palatines to America-German Genealogy Society (Chapters in CO, IN, NY, NC, OH, PA)

Palatines to America-German Genealogy Society (Chapters in CO, IN, NY, NC, OH, PA)About: PALATINES TO AMERICA was founded in Columbus, Ohio, 12 July 1975. Beginning with a nucleus of 47 individuals from throughout the U.S., the society now has about 800 members. It is...

The Martius-Staden Institute / Instituto Martius-Staden (Brazil)

Instituto Martius-Staden in Sao PauloAbout: Founded in 1938, the Martius-Staden Institute is a non-profit entity maintained by the Visconde de Porto Seguro Foundation. Its mission is to preserve the traditions of German culture in Brazil and value them in the...

Westfälische Gesellschaft für Genealogie und Familienforschung (WGGF), Münster, Westphalia, Germany

Westfälische Gesellschaft für Genealogie und Familienforschung (WGGF), Münster, Westphalia, GermanyAbout: Founded in 1920  Association of genealogists and those interested in family history for the historical landscape of Westphalia-Lippe with currently around 700...

German-Texan Heritage Society

German Texan Heritage SocietyAbout: We envision that the people of Texas today and in generations to come will be well informed about the cultural values and heritage of German-Texans and that they will embrace the societal benefits of all cultural and heritage...

GenealogiaRS – Pesquisas Teuto-Brasileiras Ltda. ME

GenealogiaRS – Pesquisas Teuto-Brasileiras Ltda. ME About: GenealogiaRS is an organization involved in research, services, production and sale of books in the area of ​​genealogy and history of German Immigration. All of our work is the result of pleasurable and...

Our Vision

We seek partner relationships with and support societies whose purpose includes a major focus on German genealogy research.

Wir suchen Partnerbeziehungen mit genealogischen Organisationen und unterstĂĽtzen Organisationen, die
einen Schwerpunkt auf die deutsche genealogische Forschung legen.

We seek relationships with and support affiliate organizations whose purpose coincides with the goals of our societies.

Wir suchen Beziehungen zu Partnerorganisationen und unterstĂĽtzen Partnerorganisationen, deren Zweck mit den Zielen unserer Organisationen ĂĽbereinstimmt.

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We sponsor, support, and encourage German genealogy research conferences, meetings, and publications in Germany and throughout the world.

Wir sponsern, unterstützen und fördern deutsche Ahnenforschungskonferenzen, Tagungen und Publikationen in Deutschland und weltweit.

We foster and nurture personal connections between fellow researchers as well as local and international connections for friends and colleagues who desire to advance the genealogy research interests of the worldwide community of German genealogists.

Wir fördern und pflegen persönliche Kontakte zwischen Forscherkollegen sowie lokale und internationale Verbindungen für Freunde und Kollegen, die die Genealogie-Forschungsinteressen der weltweiten Gemeinschaft deutscher Genealogen voranbringen wollen.

Our History

The creation of the International German Genealogy Partnership grew from a desire to make a connection between societies in the United States and German-speaking areas. A few conversations in 2014 brought about the current partnership that includes more than 100 organizations with thousands of members.

Die Gründung der International German Genealogy Partnership entstand aus dem Wunsch heraus, eine Verbindung zwischen genealogischen Organisationen in den Vereinigten Staaten und solchen in deutschsprachigen Gebieten herzustellen. Ein paar Gespräche im Jahr 2014 führten zu der aktuellen Partnerschaft, die über 100 Organisationen und Tausende von Mitgliedern umfasst.