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

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...

Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin Inc.

Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin Inc.About: The Pommerscher Verein Central Wisconsin Inc. was established in 1994 to preserve the language (Plattdeutsch or Low German, especially the Ost Pommersch (East Pomeranian) Plattdeutsch prevalent in parts of northcentral...

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...

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society-All Things German Interest Group

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society-All Things German Interest GroupAbout: Thank you for visiting the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS) website as part of your genealogy adventure! Our Society is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and is dedicated to assisting...

Schleswig-Holsteinische Familienforschung e.V.

Schleswig-Holsteinische Familienforschung e.V. (SHFam)About: The Schleswig-Holstein Family Research Association has been a competent partner for family research in Schleswig-Holstein since 1948. In addition to information, advice and self-help with questions about...

Kentucky Genealogical Society

Kentucky Genealogical SocietyAbout: In 1973, an enthusiastic group of genealogists and family researchers formed the Kentucky Genealogical Society. This is where our history begins. The society idea came from the first president, Charles Edwin Shelby, who had moved to...

The Villages Genealogical Society – German Special Interest Group

The Village Genealogical Society - German Special Interest GroupAbout: It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of The Villages Genealogical Society, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Since our founding in 1993, the population of The Villages has...

Dallas Genealogical Society – German Genealogy Group

Dallas Genealogical Society - German Special Interest GroupAbout: The German Genealogy Group is a Dallas Genealogical Society Special Interest Group.  The focus of this group is migrants who immigrated from German-speaking areas of Europe to various parts of the US...

Galizien German Descendants

Galizien German DescendantsAbout: This website is an extension of the Galizien German Descendants Publication, and was formerly found at the Federation of East European Family History Societies at  https://feefhs.org/region/galicia. Beginning in 1774 the rulers of the...

Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienforschung (ASF)

Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Saarländische Familienkunde (ASF)About: The Working Group for Saarland Family Customers eV - ASF - has existed since 1966 and currently has over 400 members and exchange partners. According to the statutes, it has set itself the task of...

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.