There is a "Legende" (Legend) included with each Familybook with German and English explanations of most abbreviations but a few terms are not translated. Here is a table of terms (both given in the Legende and not) and their meaning :
| <3> | Family number - used for reference anywhere this family is referenced in the book |
| * | Born |
| infinity symbol | Married |
| dagger and box symbols | Died and Buried |
| Berufe/Wohnung: | Occupation / Dwelling: |
| Anmerkungen: | Remarks: |
| Quellen: | Sources: |
| Kinder: | Children: |
| Ibid. | ibidem (latin) - at the same place |
| ebd. | Ebenda, am Gelichen Ort - at the same place |
| HNr. | House Number |
| TfBuch | Parish book of Births |
| TrBuch | Parish book of Marriages |
| ToBuch | Parish book of Deaths |
| (= Kauf) | Alternate spelling of surname |
| (Siehe <5>) | (See family <5> for a continuation of this individuals family) |