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Searching for Roschinsky (Roschinski, Rochinsky) Family in Koenigsberg

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Re: Searching for Roschinsky (Roschinski, Rochinsky) Family in Koenigsberg

Posted: 15 Feb 2015 7:59AM GMT
Classification: Query
As you most likely know almost all the inhabitants of East Prussia either fled or were expelled between 1945-47, mostly settling in either East or West Germany. Neither of these names are common and if you look in dastelefonbuch there are only around 40 for the whole of Germany for Roschinski and even fewer for Kapinsky, + variations. Have you thought of picking out some of them and writing a polite letter to ask if they originally came from East Prussia and/or know anything about your family? It would only cost a few stamps and the worst that can happen is that they do not answer. I have known people who have tried this with success. Just a suggestion.

Another point. The story of dancing with the Kaiser. Most people emigrated because of poverty, lack of opportunity, education etc. If the family were rich and important enough to be dancing with the Kaiser I think it is unlikely that they would be wanting to emigrate. Perhaps just a family story? Good luck anyway.
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rnhassman 12 Feb 2015 8:41PM GMT 
halpark 13 Feb 2015 12:33AM GMT 
rnhassman 13 Feb 2015 11:31PM GMT 
KlausWa 14 Feb 2015 8:25PM GMT 
rnhassman 15 Feb 2015 1:55AM GMT 
halpark 15 Feb 2015 2:59PM GMT 
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