Did your German ancestors live in Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Romania, or elsewhere in Eastern Europe before 1941? EWZ records may be the key to unlocking their story.

These files, created when millions of ethnic Germans were relocated during WWII, are genealogical gold mines containing photographs, family trees, health records, and biographical details you won't find anywhere else.

The challenge? Most aren't online, and accessing them requires knowing exactly where to look.

Owen McCafferty II walks you through the history behind these records and shows you step-by-step how to search the Bundesarchiv, FamilySearch, and NARA to find your family's files.

Includes: Video recording (1 hr 13 min), slide presentation, and handout with research links.

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