Tracing your Baden-Württemberg Roots
Tracing your roots in Baden-Württemberg can be a rewarding journey, connecting you to the region’s rich history and traditions. Whether your ancestors lived in bustling cities or rural villages, there are numerous resources to help you uncover their stories.
Church Records
Explore Württemberg Church Records
and Baden Church Book Duplicates for baptism, marriage, and burial records.
Civil Registration Documents
Starting in the 19th century, civil registry offices began recording vital events such as births, marriages, and deaths. Learn how to find birth, marriage, and death records here and here.
State Archives:
The Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg and the Baden-Württemberg State Archive house extensive collections of historical documents, including census records and property deeds.
Online Platforms
Websites like FamilySearch and Forebears offer digitized records and tools for genealogical research.
FamilySearch Wiki
A comprehensive guide to genealogical research in Baden-Württemberg, including tips for using church records, civil registration, and archives. Visit the page here.
Town Family Books:
Town family books (“Ortssippenbücher” or “Ortsfamilienbücher”) are genealogical resources documenting family histories of specific towns, often including births, marriages, and deaths. Helpful resources are Genealogy.net, FamilySearch, WorldCat.
Genealogical societies
The Verein für Familienkunde in Baden-Württemberg (VFKBW) helps individuals uncover their ancestral roots in Baden-Württemberg, providing invaluable resources such as a library, archives, and regional working groups.
OFB index 