Tracing your Bremen Roots
For those tracing their ancestry, Bremen offers rich resources to uncover family historie
Church Records: Church registers are invaluable for genealogical research, dating back centuries. These records include detailed information on baptisms, marriages, and burials.
Civil Registration Documents: Bremen’s registry offices (Standesämter) maintain comprehensive records of births, marriages, and deaths. You can find a list of Bremen’s Standesämter here.
Online Databases: Modern technology makes ancestry research more accessible than ever. Platforms like: Genealogy.net, FamilySearch, and Ancestry.com offer digitized records from Bremen.
The Bremen Society of Family History (Die MAUS – Gesellschaft für Familienforschung e.V.) offers invaluable resources for ancestry research. It collaborates with the State Archives of Bremen, providing access to civil registration records from 1874/76 and the MAUS Index, a database linking entries to archival documents. Many records are digitized and available online, with some accessible to members only. The society also works with the Arcinsys Archive Information System for streamlined access to historical materials, making genealogical exploration efficient and accessible.
Town Family Books in Bremen: “Ortssippenbücher” or “Ortsfamilienbücher” are a treasure trove for tracing family lineages in Bremen. These meticulously compiled records capture vital details such as births, marriages, and deaths tied to specific towns, offering invaluable insights into Bremen’s history and ancestry. They serve as essential tools for genealogical exploration. For accessing these records, platforms like Genealogy.net, FamilySearch, and German Roots come highly recommended.
Search below to find your town family books of Bremen.
OFB index 