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| German: Germans Outside of Germany | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Since the 19th century (or earlier), Germans have migrated to other countries to make their home. Whether they were evacuating for the sake of safety (seeking asylum), moving into countries where other family members resided, or simply emigrating to remove themselves from the homeland, researching these individuals means considering various types of records found in the country they called home. This course explores the German migration out of Germany as late as the mid-20th century and includes settlements in some locations as early as pre-15th century while others will focus on 19th and 20th centuries only. The countries addressed are those where significant populations of Germans have been or are still found, in locations where the region has not been perceived as “German” (i.e., German has not been an officially recognized language). These will include the UK and Ireland; Oceania (Australia and New Zealand); North America (US, Canada, and Mexico); European Countries (where German is not an official language); Latin American Countries (Central and South America and the Dominican Republic); Africa (select countries with German populations, past or present), Asia, and India. We will explore why Germans left Germany and where they went. Records that document your German ancestor in their new homeland will be explored as well as where to find these records. We will also explore German communities and the records they left behind including histories, periodicals, and compiled sources. Each module ends with resources for social media websites and groups where researchers may be able to connect with their German relatives. Course Content Module 1 Germans Outside of Germany Module 2 The United Kingdom & Ireland The 21st Century German in the UK and Ireland Early Settlements to the 1700s Next Major Wave of Immigration to the UK & Ireland War-induced Migration Specific Help for Researching Irish-Germans Conclusion Additional Resources Module 3 Oceania (Australia & New Zealand) The 21st Century German in Oceania Early Settlements - 1700s to 1800s War-induced Migration Additional Resources Module 4 North America (US, Canada & Mexico) The 21st Century Germans in North America Early Settlements - 1600s to 1700s Next Wave of Immigrants - 1800s 1900s German Immigration, including War-related Conclusion Additional Resources Module 5 Non-German-Speaking European Countries 21st Century German in non-German European Countries Online Records (some dating back to 1200s) Conclusion Additional Resources Module 6 Central & South America and The Caribbean 21st Century German in Parts of Latin America Earliest Settlements, pre-1900s The Caribbean Central America South America The 1900s The Caribbean Central America South America Resources for Genealogical Research Conclusion Additional Resources Module 7 Africa, Asia & India 21st Century German Early Settlements - 1800s and before Africa Asia India The 1900s Africa Asia India Resources for Genealogical Research Conclusion Additional Resources | ||||||||||||||||||
