Course enrollment: GR-301 - 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 stillfound, 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.

Approximate contact hours to complete this course: 21