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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticSchwert, Donald P.
Title, AnalyticTracing Surname Changes of Slavic Germans -- Schimakowski to Schimmer: from Rural West Prussia to Buffalo, New York
Journal TitleGermanic Genealogy Journal
Date of PublicationFall 2017
Volume ID20
Issue ID3
Location in Work5-11
Language or Document TypeEnglish
ISSN1548-3150
AbstractExperiences and tips for tracing Germans with Slavic surnames (often Germanized or Americanized soon after arrival) who immigrated from the eastern provinces such as West Prussia, East Prussia and Pomerania.
NotesIncludes bibliographical resources.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsPrussia / Pomeranians -- Genealogy/ Genealogy/ Research