Naming Customs for German Children

Program Type:

Genealogy & History

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will close on January 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
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Our seminar will look at the naming traditions of Germans, particularly the first and middle names during the 18th and 19th centuries. We will discuss the baptismal name versus the given name for the types of records that researchers can find.

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