 Many resources for Dutch genealogy are in Dutch. Knowing the basic terms will help you with your research.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2005 |
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This page lists some Dutch words that appear frequently in genealogical records and publications. |
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Thursday, 05 May 2005 |
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This page lists the Dutch words for family members and their English translation. |
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Friday, 10 July 2009 |
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As part of the appendices to a marriage record, the groom had to submit proof that he had fulfilled his military duties. This certificate of the National Militia often contains a physical description. In some cases, the physical description is left blank, for example if the man did not have to serve because he had brothers in the army already. This article will give an overview of the most frequent Dutch terms and their translations. |
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Tuesday, 12 April 2005 |
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This is an overview of Dutch occupations with their English translations. |
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Monday, 09 May 2005 |
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List of terms you need to translate dates and times. Note on dates: Dutch dates are written in the form dd-mm-yyyy, so 2-5-1920 means 2 May 1920. |
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Friday, 30 March 2007 |
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There are many Dutch websites out there that provide access to genealogical records. Many of them use a search form that is available in Dutch only. Knowing the standard terms will enable you to use these forms. |
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