Over 46 million Americans have some German ancestry. The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest.
This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest.
In addition, the presentation will cover:
• German immigration trends
• Ports of departure and arrival
• Midwest German hotspots
• Examples of German settlement
• Cultural influences brought to the Midwest
• Top sites for researching your German ancestors
About Our Speaker
With an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a masters degree from Northwestern University, lead genealogist, Scott Norrick, combines over 30 years of family history research with the necessary skills and passion to provide meaningful and proven results. He has been published in the Indiana Genealogical Society's Indiana Genealogist, has presented at The Association of Professional Genealogists annual conference and to the Wisconsin Genealogical Society, and has been a featured guest on the radio show/podcast Extreme Genes. Having traced and documented thousands of ancestors and relatives in both the United States and Northern Europe, he is experienced with all of the latest and time-tested genealogical tools and resources.
This program is not sponsored or endorsed by L.A. County Library.