In honor of German Unity Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to all German historical record collections from October 1–5, 2026. This is a great opportunity to explore your family’s connections to Germany and uncover new details about your relatives.
Search German Records for Free
MyHeritage currently hosts 33 German historical record collections containing 287 million records. These collections span generations and include vital, church, and emigration records.
They can provide valuable information such as:
- Names, dates, and places of birth, marriage, and death
- Places of residence
- Family relationships, including parents, spouses, and children
- Migration and emigration details
Searching the German collections will be free for all users from October 1–5, 2026. If you already have a family tree on MyHeritage, Record Matching technology will automatically notify you when historical records match people in your tree.
German Unity Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore the people and places that shaped your family’s story. Whether your German roots are recent or reach back centuries, you never know what you might discover.
Start your search today!
