Family research in Gladbeck: Discover your roots!

Family research in Gladbeck: Discover your roots!

Wolfgang Keuterling heads the “Working Group Family Research” of the Association for Local and Homeland Gladbeck. This working group aims to support people in their family history. The increasing demand for family research is particularly remarkable, which has increased primarily in recent years through the possibilities of the Internet. Ancestral research is not only an exciting activity, but also a journey to your own identity.

How ahnenzecken.de describes, dealing with your own origin enables answers to basic questions: "Where do I come from?" And "Who am I?" Research can also bring inspiring discoveries about ancestors and is a source of the exchange between the living family members. It not only helps to deepen family gangs, but also strengthens the personal feeling of identity.

meeting of the working group

The first meeting of the working group in 2025 will take place on Saturday, February 8th, at 10:00 a.m. in the "Kreativamt" (former tax office) on Jovyplatz. Interested parties have the opportunity to register free of charge from Wolfgang Keuterling on telephone number 44487 or by email to wolfgang.keuterling@gmx.de. Newcomers are welcome.

The working group not only offers support for beginners, but also a valuable exchange of information for advanced users. This combination attracts many people who are either new to family research or already have deeper knowledge.

migration history and their meaning

A central aspect of ancestral research is the role of migration. According to Hist.de , migration has significantly influenced the development of society and family history for centuries. It enables the sharing of traditions and the flowing of identities. In today's globalized societies, many family strains come from a wide variety of countries and cultures.

ancestral researchers can flare up complex genealogical lines that often contain fascinating stories about persecution and escape. The preoccupation with the cultural background of the ancestors not only promotes understanding of one's own identity, but also contributes to international understanding and cultural diversity.

ancestral research is more than just creating a family tree. It offers the possibility of diving deeply into its own history, discovering exciting connections between different cultures and asks the questions that shape our existence.