In Search of Your European Roots : A Complete Guide to Tracing Your Ancestors

This work is designed to guide the reader through the complexities of genealogical research in Europe, whether done in person or by correspondence. It covers the various types of genealogical records available in each country, where they are found and how they are used. Described in detail are the archival resources of each country from the national to the local level; the location of church records and census returns; the systems of civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths; and how to find and use such records as certificates of domicile, orphan lists, emigration registers, guild records, internal passports, confirmation records, and even vaccination lists. Besides the customary revisions and updates, this Third Edition includes--for the first time-- telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and URLS for most of the major European archives and organizations.

"A convenient and easy-to-use source for genealogical information, this book belongs in all libraries, preferably with extra copies to circulate." -- American Reference Books Annual 1995

"If your ancestors came from Europe, this magnificent guidebook will lead you through the maze of locating records." -- Los Angeles Times

"If your library can afford only one European genealogy source book, make it this one." -- Library Journal, Feb. 15, 1995