IGS Family History Collection Catalog
The IGS Family History Collection contains about 400 publications that focus on the kinship and historical background relating to a particular family surname. It includes commercial publications as well as family histories that were self-published by individuals, bindings of family association newsletters, and some collections of family group sheets and notes focused on a family name. Many of these family histories are in the German language.
Search in the table, below and perhaps you will be lucky to find that an unknown relative recorded some rich backstories or family photographs to enhance your own research.
Also see a Database of Family Histories (in progress) which lists the primary surname with their associate family names, as well as locations whence the family emigrated and where they settled.
IGS Catalog – Family History Collection
This table is not so much a card catalog, but a listing of surnames in the IGS Family History section, along with a brief description (when available) of data associated with the surname.
To request more information on any item listed in this catalog, please visit our Remote Look-Up Services web page and fill out the form.
| SURNAME(S) | BRIEF | TYPE | PUB DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisenbrey | 1995 | ||
| Aman | German-Russian Heritage | 1984 | |
| Amey | Brothers of Ernesttown | no date | |
| Ammann | of Schaffhausen, Switzerland | 2005 | |
| Aprill | of Lampertsloch Alsace | newsletter | 1997-2000 |
| Arbenz | German language genealogyGerman language genealogy | 1977 | |
| Arnold | from Bolanden on Filder Plain | German language genealogy | 1975 |
| Avenarius | German language genealogy | 1912 | |
| Avenarius | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1961-1977 | |
| Backens/Back | from KSP Süderstapel & descendants | 1990 | |
| Bahlcke | of Lindow | periodical, German language genealogy | 1999 |
| Barshinger | in America since 1735 | 2001 | |
| Bauer & Willer | immigration | 2002 | |
| Baum | of Eschwege | periodical | 1985 |
| Bechsteadt/Bechstädt/Bachstadt/Bechstett | ca. 1985 | ||
| Beck | emigrated in 1828 | 1999 | |
| Bentz | from 1834 | 1988 | |
| Benz & Schmeller | 1983 | ||
| Berberet | 2001 | ||
| Berg | of Hessen-Darmstadt from 1833 | 1971 | |
| Bergold & Brodhun | ca. 1990 | ||
| Bergsträsser | Rheinhess.-Pfalz 1765-1814 | German Language | 1988 |
| Berkheimer | PA-VA-WV | 1970 | |
| Berrier | 1976 | ||
| Beyerle | newsletter | 1991-1993 | |
| Blaskowski/Blaski | from early 19th c. | 2004 | |
| Blümlein | German language genealogy | ca. 1986 | |
| Bonitz | 1973 | ||
| Boom | 1973 | ||
| Boyer | 1984 | ||
| Brandenburg | since 1752, Harrison Co. IN | 1980 | |
| Brauss | four centuries | German language genealogy | 1965 |
| Brendlinger | since 1660 | 1994 | |
| Broich | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1989-2013 | |
| Brommer | Ahnentafel, German language genealogy | 1993 | |
| Brownlee | incl. Eichholtz etc. | 2013 | |
| Brüel | Niedersachsen | German language genealogy | 1913 |
| Bubbers | of Dithmarschen | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Bucher/Booker | since 1686 | 1990 | |
| Cloß | Winnenden & Heilbronn/Neckar | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Cloß | & Meyer Ahnenliste | German language genealogy | 1983 |
| Coblentz | in America since 1743 | 1982 | |
| Coblentz | supplement | no date | |
| Coders/Koders | since 1751 | 1988 | |
| Crede | since 1646 | 1981 | |
| Dambmann/Dampmann/Dantmann | German language genealogy | 1972 | |
| Dascher | Oldenwald | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Deierlein | German language genealogy | 1991 | |
| Deiml | German language genealogy | 1985 | |
| Dietz & Drücker | German/English versions | 2012 | |
| Dietz | since 1540 | 1952 | |
| Dirolf | 1988 | ||
| Dodegge/Dodeck | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Doege | German language genealogy | 1938 | |
| Dünnebacke | German language genealogy | 1938 & 1979 | |
| Eckstein | no date | ||
| Ehert | 1998 | ||
| Eib/Eyb/von Eyb | 1986 | ||
| Engelhard & Fernholtz | Eslohe Westfalen | 1997 | |
| Engelmann & Hilgard | Kurpfalz | German language genealogy | 1958 |
| Entian/Enzian/Entzian | German language genealogy | ca. 1980 | |
| Etter | 1960s letters | 1966 | |
| Faber | Württemberg | German language genealogy | 1976 |
| Falkenhagen | 1997 | ||
| Fetzer | 1964 | ||
| Finnern & Schönfeld | 1984 | ||
| Finzel | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Fischer | WV | 2016 | |
| Fischer | Sonderhausen | German language genealogy | 1924 |
| Fischer-Colbrie | Austria | German language genealogy | 1970 |
| Flesner | 1949 | ||
| Friederici | ca. 1979 | ||
| Friedrich | Ottweiler Saarland | German language genealogy | 1979 |
| Friedrich | Baden-Durlach | German language genealogy | 1962 |
| Frind | 1975 | ||
| Fryman/Frëymann | 2007 | ||
| Gallinger/Galinger | ca. 1985 | ||
| Gardels | 1995 | ||
| Gauly | Pfalz und Elsaß | German language genealogy | 1988 |
| Gauly | 1700-1850 | German language genealogy | 1984 |
| Geick | no date | ||
| Geimer | Rheinland & Bukowina | German language genealogy | 1959 |
| Gerber | 1965 | ||
| Gieseke & Niekamp | 1996 | ||
| Goethe | Crailsheim | German language genealogy | no date |
| Goldmann | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1975-1980 | |
| Görlach | German language genealogy | 1986 | |
| Gottschalk | Remsede | German language genealogy | 1977 |
| Gram | & Claus etc. | ca. 1985 | |
| Gramlow | 2002 | ||
| Gramsdorff | German language genealogy | 1847 | |
| Gränner | Asendorf | German language genealogy | 1985 |
| Graue | 1989 | ||
| Grenzendörfer | newsletter etc., German language genealogy | 1978-82 | |
| Grenzendörfer/Gräntzdörfer/et. al. | German language genealogy | 1971 | |
| Griepp | Hintz & Rathke kinship | 1980 | |
| Groff | Mennonite, PA | 1985 | |
| Guleke | Baltic region | German language genealogy | 1931 |
| Hackerott & Kruger | 1980 | ||
| Hamersky | newsletter | 1982-1995 | |
| Hartung | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Haubert/Haupert | 1905 | ||
| Hedde | 1983 | ||
| Heffner | 1998 | ||
| Heffner & Worline | of Pickaway Co. OH | 1997 | |
| Hefner | 1997 | ||
| Heil & Steves | 1993 | ||
| Heilman | Herbern Orgelbauer | German language genealogy | 1980 |
| Heisel | Tirol | 1977 | |
| Helferich | 1983 | ||
| Helfriche | Gräfenstein | German language genealogy | ca. 1985 |
| Hellman | German language genealogy | 1931 | |
| Helter | Gnadenhutten OH | 2007 | |
| Henckel/Hinkle | 1988 | ||
| Herrel | German language genealogy | 1991 | |
| Hirsch | Alsheim in Rheinhessen | German language genealogy | 1984 |
| Hirscher | ca. 1985 | ||
| Hochstetler/Hostetler/Hochstedler | newsletter | 1990-1993 | |
| Hoechstetter | German language genealogy | 1976 | |
| Hoelscher | 1979 | ||
| Hoffman | 1990 | ||
| Holtz | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Hornung | 1996 | ||
| Hothem | 1998 | ||
| Hünnekens & Dietz, et. al. | 1985 | ||
| Hunsche & Lienen, et. al. | of Westfalen | German language genealogy | 1976 |
| Isensee | 1985 | ||
| Jacobs | German language genealogy | 1986 | |
| Janecke | German language genealogy | 1988 | |
| Janke | of Balfanz | 2006 | |
| Junge | of Westholstein | German language genealogy | 1976 |
| Jungen | Switzerland in 20th c. | 1978 | |
| Kälber | German language genealogy | 1962 | |
| Kallmeyer & Bierbaum | no date | ||
| Kanthak | Pommern | ca. 1993 | |
| Karcher | Saarland | German language genealogy | 1979 |
| Keefer | newsletter | 1988-2006 | |
| Kempe | Sachsen | German language genealogy | 1979 |
| Kempe | 1982 | ||
| Kiebler | Pennsylvania | 1984 | |
| Kieffer, Cooper | 2002 | ||
| Kinnett, Sievert, Bierlein | ca. 1980 | ||
| Kirschenmann | no date | ||
| Klar | 1990 | ||
| Klechowitz & Marquardt | 1998 | ||
| Kline/Klein | 2015 | ||
| Klipstein | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1980-1987 | |
| Kloepfer & Gilker | 1988 | ||
| Kloepfer | 1965 | ||
| Kloepfer | & Wilhelm, Paulus, etc. | 1989 | |
| Knauff/Knauf/Knauft | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1987-1988 | |
| Knoblauch & Wurst | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1993-2000 | |
| Knopp | German language genealogy | 1984 | |
| Knorr/Knurr | students with name | German language genealogy | 1991 |
| Knuth | newsletter | 1991-1996 | |
| Kobs | & Tungklaus, Fuchs, etc. | 1985 | |
| Konantz | ca. 1980 | ||
| Kortum/Cortnum etc. | from 1500 in Celle | German language genealogy | 1954 |
| Kraas | of Arnsberg from 1543 | German language genealogy | 1982 |
| Krause | 2006 | ||
| Krauthausen | Rheinisch Westfalen | German language genealogy | 1969 |
| Krebs | ca. 1990 | ||
| Kreder | of Cannstadt | German language genealogy | 1986 |
| Kretz | of Blieskastel | 1996 | |
| Kretz-Gretz/Krätz-Grätz | 1933 | ||
| Kromminga | from 1745 | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Krueger | & Young, Prouty, Götsch | 1985 | |
| Kruger | newsletter | various dates | |
| Kruhöffer | German language genealogy | ca. 1980 | |
| Kuefstein | of Grellenstein since 1615 | German language genealogy | 1906 |
| Kuehn & Jacoby | of Kazmierzewo Posen | 1994 | |
| Kühle | of Bottmersdorf | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1979-1982 |
| Kuhlemann | ca. 1990 | ||
| Kunau | German language genealogy | 1942 | |
| Kunkel/Kunkle | 1998 | ||
| Kunkel/Kunkle/Conkle/Gunkel | newsletter | 1999 | |
| LeCrown/LaGrone | South Carolina | 2005 | |
| Lampe | supplements genealogy | German language genealogy | 1933-1987 |
| Lamperte | Nordgau Bayern | German language genealogy | 1982 |
| Landwehr | of Pragenau | German language genealogy | 1972 |
| Laufenberg | 1932 | ||
| Leffin | Pommern | 1993 | |
| Leenerts | 1961 | ||
| Leonhard & Setz | of Passaic Co. NJ | 1995 | |
| Leube | Sontheim | German language genealogy | 1982 |
| Leube | Württemberg | German language genealogy | 1927 |
| Leyes/Leis | 1990 | ||
| Lichti | since 1532 | 1986 | |
| Liebermann | Prussian-Jewish family | German language genealogy | 2005 |
| Lindenbach | of Bukovina | 1980 | |
| Litzenberg | newsletter | 2000-2001 | |
| Löbe | newsletter | 1975-1980 | |
| Lübbermann & Rheda | German language genealogy | 1973 | |
| Luther | association journal | 1926-1961 | |
| Marold/Marolt/Marohl/Maroltinger | German language genealogy | 1980-1981 | |
| Marold et.al. | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1970 | |
| Marquardt | 1998 | ||
| Mayer | of Ulm & PA/MD beginning 1495 | 1878 | |
| Meinen | 1985 | ||
| Meisinger | since 1575 | 1987 | |
| Meisser | 1995 | ||
| Menzel | Sudetendeutsch | German language genealogy | 1991 |
| Merck | heraldry | German language genealogy | 1921 |
| Meyer | of Anderten | German language genealogy | 1934 |
| Meys/Meis | 2007 | ||
| Miller & Stratman | 7 vol. | 1985 | |
| Mitgau | from 1770 to 1870 Braunschweig | German language genealogy | 1948 |
| Moldenhauer | 2006 | ||
| Molineus | German language genealogy | 1986 | |
| Moote/Muth | 1979 | ||
| Mörike | German language genealogy | 1975 | |
| Moritz | of Gr.-Rischow | German language genealogy | 1922 |
| Morsch | of Baden | 1999 | |
| Movius/Moevius/Mevius | no date | ||
| Müller | German language genealogy | ca. 1914 | |
| Müller | & Gaßmann | German language genealogy | 1990 |
| Nied | German language genealogy | 1988 | |
| Niekamp | 1996 | ||
| Noderer | newsletter single issue | 1988 | |
| Nolting | 1994 | ||
| Nülck/Nulk | 2003 | ||
| Oberwinder | 1999 | ||
| Oelerich | of Steinau | German language genealogy | 1949 |
| Oertzen | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1970-2002 | |
| Op Dyck | 1889 | ||
| Panning | of the Lüneburger Heide | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Pape | from Braunschweig | German language genealogy | 1972 |
| Papsdorf | Ahnenliste, German language genealogy | 1983 | |
| Parge | German language genealogy | 1981 | |
| Peithmann | German language genealogy | 1982 | |
| Peters | Ahnenliste, German language genealogy | 1984 | |
| Pfleiderer | Stammfolge, German language genealogy | 1937 | |
| Pitz | of Dudweiler Saar | German language genealogy | 1977 |
| Pleuss | 1952 | ||
| Podoll | Prussian family to Milwaukee | 1989 | |
| Pohle | 1869-1926 | German language genealogy | 1986 |
| Pötter | of Wiedenbrück | German language genealogy | 1983 |
| Prochnow | & Krueger, Neuendorf, Bungert | 1984 | |
| Quier/Quire | 1982 | ||
| Quier/Quire | & Klein. | 1984 | |
| Raasch | 1997 | ||
| Rockuer/Rackow | 1985 | ||
| Radandt | 2013 | ||
| Radde | Pommern to Texas | 1989 | |
| Rader | newsletter | 1992-1993 | |
| Raduege/Radig/Radick | WI-IA-CA | 1999 | |
| Raffe | IN | 1995 | |
| Ranfield | 1991 | ||
| Rector | 1986 | ||
| Reed/Riedt | 1728-81 New York | 1984 | |
| Regula | 1988 | ||
| Regula | ca. 1980 | ||
| Reich | from 1780 | 1972 | |
| Reimel | Niedermodern Alsace to Northampton PA | 2012 | |
| Reinbold | 1993 | ||
| Reith | of Grossenlüder | German language genealogy | 1986 |
| Riecken | Ahnentafel, German language genealogy | 2015 | |
| Rieke | of Bavenhausen | 1979 | |
| Rieth/Reed | 1984 | ||
| Roemmich | Germans from Russia | 1991 | |
| Rogge | of Belgard | German language genealogy | 1985 |
| Rohm | from 1740 | 1986 | |
| Roop | no date | ||
| Rosenstock | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1984-89 | |
| Rücker | newsletter single issue | 1992 | |
| Rudroff | to MO | German language genealogy | 1978 |
| Ruhl | PA/OH 1786-1842 | 1999 | |
| Runkwitz | German language genealogy | 1982 | |
| Ruppert | Rheinland to Baltimore | 1994 | |
| Rusche | from 1820 | ca. 1990 | |
| Ruthrauff | from 1520 | 1925 | |
| Sager | & Habeck, Krueger, Juedes of Pommern | 1988 | |
| Salis | in Australia | 1980 | |
| Sauer & Waldschmidt | 2003 | ||
| Schenck/Shenk/Shank | from 1732 | 1985 | |
| Schenk | of Stauffenberg | German language genealogy | 1972 |
| Schenkel | ca. 1987 | ||
| Schlesier | 2022 | ||
| Schleusener | 1997 | ||
| Schliefert | 2003 | ||
| Schmidt | from Zeppenfeld | Stammtafel, German language genealogy | 1936 |
| Scholl | of Württemberg | German language genealogy | 1964 |
| Schröder & Finke | Ahnenliste, German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Schroeder-Hohenwarth | German language genealogy | 1985 | |
| Schubart | German language genealogy | 1984 | |
| Schubert | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Schuett | 2000 | ||
| Schwab | & Frey, Timreck to Chicago | 2006 | |
| Schwalm | Hessian soldier | 1976 | |
| Schweitzer | Eschelbronn to New Jersey | 1985 | |
| Seibert | of Nohfelden | German language genealogy | 1973 |
| Seidel | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Selig | no date | ||
| Semmler | Ahnenliste, German language genealogy | 1977 | |
| Setzekorn | 1998 | ||
| Showalter | 1964 | ||
| Sides/Seitz | & others | 1963 | |
| Siebrechts | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1954-1968 | |
| Silesius | German language genealogy | 1927 | |
| Sohm | of Switzerland | 1976 | |
| Spitzack & Zielske | 1985 | ||
| Sponholz/Spohnholz/Sponholtz et. al. | German language genealogy | 1990 | |
| Spurk | German language genealogy | 2007 | |
| Steinfadt | 1981 | ||
| Steinke | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1980-1986 | |
| Stephan | in Wisconsin | 1993 | |
| Stieglitz | German language genealogy | ca. 1984 | |
| Stilgenbauer | 1997 and also ca. 1990 | ||
| Stöber | of Brabecke Westfalen | German language genealogy | 1978 |
| Strähle & Engler | German language genealogy | 1988 | |
| Stuhr | 1992 | ||
| Swingle/Schwingel/Swingley/Swengel | 1990 | ||
| Theisen & Schreifel | of Luxembourg | ca. 1990 | |
| Thier | of Techelsdorf from 1772 | 1994 | |
| Thomas | & Eckert, Bahmer | 1990 | |
| Trein & Moog | German language genealogy | ca. 1960 | |
| Treybig | to Texas | 1986 | |
| Tripke & Jerke | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Tubbesing | Ravensburg | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1968-71 |
| Tumler | ca. 1980 | ||
| Ubbelohde | German language genealogy | ca. 1980 | |
| Urlacher & Brinster | 1980 | ||
| Usener | to Texas | 1974 | |
| Veiel/Veil | 1635 to 1931 | 1991 | |
| Villeroy & de Galhau | of Saarland | German language genealogy | 1991 |
| Vitzhum | German language genealogy | 1935 | |
| Völker | Ahnenliste, German language genealogy | no date | |
| Vogt | ca. 1986 | ||
| Vogt & Galvin/Gallivan | 2007 | ||
| Vollers | of Stedingerland | German language genealogy | 1961 |
| von Battenberg | German language genealogy | 1986 | |
| von Biedermann | German language genealogy | 1914 | |
| von Bose | 1957 | ||
| von Colson | from 1268 | 1986 | |
| von Colson | from 1268 | German language genealogy | 1990 |
| von Köhler/Köler/Coler/Colre | German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| von Köller | no date | ||
| von Rülicke | of Meissen | German language genealogy | 1986 |
| von Salis | German language genealogy | 1981 | |
| von Sand | of Coburg | German language genealogy | 1980 |
| von Thela & Plechschmidt | German language genealogy | 1959 | |
| von Usedom | German language genealogy | 1983 | |
| Wehrmann | of Malmershaupt | 1996 | |
| Weimer | from Oberjettingen to KS | 2002 | |
| Weinert & Magdanz | 1990 | ||
| Weis | 1927 | ||
| Weist | German language genealogy | 1988 | |
| Wentz | of Heidelberg | German language genealogy | 1987 |
| Wentz | Ahnenreihe, German language genealogy | 1987 | |
| Weschenbach/Washabaugh | 1982 | ||
| Wessel | 2006 | ||
| Westen | German language genealogy | 1986 | |
| Wibel | of Schwäbisch Hall | German language genealogy | 1966 |
| Wiederrich | from 1763 | ca. 1982 | |
| Wiest | 1975 | ||
| Wilcke | German language genealogy | ca. 1987 | |
| Wimmer | 1996 | ||
| Wolfensberger | of Switzerland | 2000 | |
| Wolters | newsletter, German language genealogy | 1968-1982 | |
| Wörn | of Schwetzingen | German language genealogy | 1975 |
| Wübben | of Ostfriesland, | no date | |
| Wübbenhorst | from Oldenburg | German language genealogy | 1980 |
| Wulz | German language genealogy | 1982 | |
| Young | 1992 | ||
| Zander & Döscher | of Cuxhaven | German language genealogy | 1973 |
| Zauche | of Thüringen | German language genealogy | 1988 |
| Zbinden-Brunner | of Bern & Luzern | German language genealogy | 1951 |
| Zeller | of Martinszell | German language genealogy | 1995 |
| Zimmerli | German language genealogy | before 1970 | |
| Zucknick | & Duelge, Diem | 1991 |