How to Find Your Dutch Ancestors in the 19th Century - October 2026
Course Type: Immersive
October 14, 2026 11AM - 2PM ET
Tracing the Voyage
If you have ever wondered how to bridge the gap across the Atlantic and uncover the stories of your 19th-century Dutch ancestors, you are in the right place. This immersive program is designed to take the guesswork out of your research by showing you exactly which websites to use and which records hold the keys to your family tree.
Join John Boeren for this immersive, 3-hour course and dive deep into Dutch archives. You'll learn to look past the surface of standard records to unlock hidden clues, life-changing dates, and the exact locations where your ancestors lived.
How You Will Benefit:
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Know Exactly Where to Look: Save time with direct guidance on which websites to use and how to confidently navigate them for online Dutch research.
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Discover Available Records: Gain a clear understanding of the specific record types that exist for 19th-century families and what they mean for your tree.
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Uncover Hidden Details: Learn how to read and interpret the deep family clues, dates, and locations hidden within Dutch documents.
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Build Practical Research Skills: Walk away with the hands-on skills and confidence needed to conduct your own independent, online research on your ancestors from the Netherlands.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
John Boeren is a premier full-time genealogy professional in the Netherlands with over 35 years of experience. The founder of Antecedentia, John holds an MSc in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde. An internationally recognized expert, author, and speaker, his articles have appeared in Family Tree Magazine (US/UK), and he authored the Legacy QuickGuide on Dutch Genealogy. John is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and a Registered Qualified Genealogist (QG).This course will teach you how to:
- Navigate Legalities & Privacy: Understand Dutch privacy regulations, learn what is public record versus what is restricted, and discover the history behind specific archives.
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Master Dutch Naming Traditions: Uncover how and when surnames came into existence, the secrets behind first and middle names, and how to successfully navigate tricky patronymic naming patterns.
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Decode Civil Registration: Learn exactly how to find, read, and extract crucial family data from Dutch birth, marriage, and death certificates.
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Track Families via Population Registers: Master the unique Dutch variants of census records to track your ancestors' movements over time.
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Flesh Out the Family Story: Discover how to use church, notary, and local government records to add rich historical context and personal stories to "dry" dates and names.
How You'll Benefit:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
Can’t attend live? No worries! All registered students receive access to the session recording for a full year, so you can revisit the material whenever it’s convenient for you.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the expertise and confidence to navigate Dutch archives like a professional, turning "dry" records into a vivid, detailed history of your 19th-century ancestors.
Course Type: Immersive
October 14, 2026 11AM - 2PM ET
Tracing the Voyage
If you have ever wondered how to bridge the gap across the Atlantic and uncover the stories of your 19th-century Dutch ancestors, you are in the right place. This immersive program is designed to take the guesswork out of your research by showing you exactly which websites to use and which records hold the keys to your family tree.
Join John Boeren for this immersive, 3-hour course and dive deep into Dutch archives. You'll learn to look past the surface of standard records to unlock hidden clues, life-changing dates, and the exact locations where your ancestors lived.
How You Will Benefit:
-
Know Exactly Where to Look: Save time with direct guidance on which websites to use and how to confidently navigate them for online Dutch research.
-
Discover Available Records: Gain a clear understanding of the specific record types that exist for 19th-century families and what they mean for your tree.
-
Uncover Hidden Details: Learn how to read and interpret the deep family clues, dates, and locations hidden within Dutch documents.
-
Build Practical Research Skills: Walk away with the hands-on skills and confidence needed to conduct your own independent, online research on your ancestors from the Netherlands.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
John Boeren is a premier full-time genealogy professional in the Netherlands with over 35 years of experience. The founder of Antecedentia, John holds an MSc in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde. An internationally recognized expert, author, and speaker, his articles have appeared in Family Tree Magazine (US/UK), and he authored the Legacy QuickGuide on Dutch Genealogy. John is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and a Registered Qualified Genealogist (QG).This course will teach you how to:
- Navigate Legalities & Privacy: Understand Dutch privacy regulations, learn what is public record versus what is restricted, and discover the history behind specific archives.
-
Master Dutch Naming Traditions: Uncover how and when surnames came into existence, the secrets behind first and middle names, and how to successfully navigate tricky patronymic naming patterns.
-
Decode Civil Registration: Learn exactly how to find, read, and extract crucial family data from Dutch birth, marriage, and death certificates.
-
Track Families via Population Registers: Master the unique Dutch variants of census records to track your ancestors' movements over time.
-
Flesh Out the Family Story: Discover how to use church, notary, and local government records to add rich historical context and personal stories to "dry" dates and names.
How You'll Benefit:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
Can’t attend live? No worries! All registered students receive access to the session recording for a full year, so you can revisit the material whenever it’s convenient for you.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the expertise and confidence to navigate Dutch archives like a professional, turning "dry" records into a vivid, detailed history of your 19th-century ancestors.