Why are Vital Records so....Vital?

Andrea Bentschneider

Published on: 30/06/2026

Civil registry records, aka vital records, are one of the most powerful tools in German genealogy, capturing not only births, marriages, and deaths, but also unexpected hidden details that can change the way you understand your family history.

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Why Your German Ancestors' Records Might Be Sitting in Denmark, Poland, or Russia

Andrea Bentschneider

Published on: 08/06/2026

From protecting historical records to supporting justice and human rights, archives shape how we understand the past and the future. International Archives Week 2026 shines a light on their global importance.

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