Yes, it has been possible to be born in one country, get married in another, and die in a third — without ever leaving your home. The boundaries in Eastern Europe have been redrawn many times over the years, presenting challenges for modern-day genealogical researchers. But this phenomenon has not been confined to that area; even Canada has seen at least 50 boundary revisions between its provinces and territories. When jurisdictions have changed, it is especially important to learn how to interpret and record information.
Yes, it has been possible to be born in one country, get married in another, and die in a third — without ever leaving your home. The boundaries in Eastern Europe have been redrawn many times over the years, presenting challenges for modern-day genealogical researchers. But this phenomenon has not been confined to that area; even Canada has seen at least 50 boundary revisions between its provinces and territories. When jurisdictions have changed, it is especially important to learn how to interpret and record information.
The 10 Most Useful Databases for Eastern European Research
With more information available online, it is often possible to find key records for your Eastern European ancestors in free and subscription databases. Learn about the various record sets available, how to access them, and how to overcome privacy and language issues and other research roadblocks.
With more information available online, it is often possible to find key records for your Eastern European ancestors in free and subscription databases. Learn about the various record sets available, how to access them, and how to overcome privacy and language issues and other research roadblocks.
10 Eastern European Genealogy Resources You Might be Missing
While church registers are the most popular and useful sources for tracing most Eastern European ancestors, and civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths provide even more details, there are other record groups to be searched that may prove useful, especially in the absence of church and vital records for…
While church registers are the most popular and useful sources for tracing most Eastern European ancestors, and civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths provide even more details, there are other record groups to be searched that may prove useful, especially in the absence of church and vital records for…
Researching Eastern European Archives from Your Easy Chair
For decades accessing information about Polish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian or other
Eastern European ethnic groups was often difficult and expensive, but digitizing efforts have
changed the research landscape. Learn which Eastern European archives and other organizations
have online records and how to access them from the comfort of home.
For decades accessing information about Polish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian or other
Eastern European ethnic groups was often difficult and expensive, but digitizing efforts have
changed the research landscape. Learn which Eastern European archives and other organizations
have online records and how to access them from the comfort of home.
Locating and Accessing Eastern European Church Records
In this webinar, learn where to find parish records (including baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials, confession lists and more), how to access and interpret them, and what rich genealogical clues they contain.
In this webinar, learn where to find parish records (including baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials, confession lists and more), how to access and interpret them, and what rich genealogical clues they contain.
Locating and Accessing Eastern European Civil Records
In this webinar, learn where to find Eastern European civil registration records, how to access and interpret them, and what rich genealogical clues they contain.
In this webinar, learn where to find Eastern European civil registration records, how to access and interpret them, and what rich genealogical clues they contain.
Where is That? Using Eastern European Atlases, Maps and Gazetteers
In this webinar, you will discover genealogy research methods for finding your ancestor's point of origin. Learn how to use tools such as maps, atlases, and gazetteers to research localities through place name changes and ever-shifting political and geographical boundaries.
In this webinar, you will discover genealogy research methods for finding your ancestor's point of origin. Learn how to use tools such as maps, atlases, and gazetteers to research localities through place name changes and ever-shifting political and geographical boundaries.
Are you lost trying to find your Eastern European ancestors? Do perplexing surnames, confusing geography and records written in unfamiliar languages challenge you at every turn? Learn three key skills to overcome your research roadblocks.
Are you lost trying to find your Eastern European ancestors? Do perplexing surnames, confusing geography and records written in unfamiliar languages challenge you at every turn? Learn three key skills to overcome your research roadblocks.
A broad overview of research in Europe – a continent spanning more than thirty countries which has been subjected to wars, political unrest and border changes. Europe is a Continent with different languages, cultures and religions, all of which play a part in family history research. This presentation looks at…
A broad overview of research in Europe – a continent spanning more than thirty countries which has been subjected to wars, political unrest and border changes. Europe is a Continent with different languages, cultures and religions, all of which play a part in family history research. This presentation looks at…
Curious about your Polish roots but don't know where to begin? We will explore document sources in the US to help find your ancestral birthplace then we will take you across the ocean to search in the of archives of Poland, and much more.
Curious about your Polish roots but don't know where to begin? We will explore document sources in the US to help find your ancestral birthplace then we will take you across the ocean to search in the of archives of Poland, and much more.
Break Down Brick Walls in Eastern European Research – Tips, Tools and Tricks
Through sample case studies, learn about lesser-utilized research tactics, key resources and repositories to find your elusive Eastern European ancestors.
Through sample case studies, learn about lesser-utilized research tactics, key resources and repositories to find your elusive Eastern European ancestors.
Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy
With more information coming online and greater access to records, there's never been a better time to research your Eastern European ancestors. Learn about the best Internet resources for locating records, maps, networking with fellow researchers, and tracking down information abroad.
With more information coming online and greater access to records, there's never been a better time to research your Eastern European ancestors. Learn about the best Internet resources for locating records, maps, networking with fellow researchers, and tracking down information abroad.
Claves para localizar a nuestro primer antepasado de España
Tue, November 11 2025: 14:00 UTC
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
Unlocking French Archives: a guide on how archives are organized and what you may find on MyHeritage
Tue, November 11 2025: 19:00 UTC
In this class, you’ll discover how French archives are organized and what types of records you can find when tracing your ancestry in France. We’ll walk you through the geography of archives and through various categories of archives, from civil registers and parish records to military and notarial documents. You’ll also learn which of these invaluable resources are available on MyHeritage, making it easier to uncover your French heritage. If you are starting discovering your French roots, this video will provide essential insights into navigating French archives efficiently and effectively.
In this class, you’ll discover how French archives are organized and what types of records you can find when tracing your ancestry in France. We’ll walk you through the geography of archives and through various categories of archives, from civil registers and parish records to military and notarial documents. You’ll also learn which of these invaluable resources are available on MyHeritage, making it easier to uncover your French heritage. If you are starting discovering your French roots, this video will provide essential insights into navigating French archives efficiently and effectively.
Private Gandolfo Scarnici: Case Study of a Veteran of World War I
Wed, November 12 2025: 19:00 UTC
Using primary and secondary sources this case study examines the military service of Private Gandolfo Scarnici who served in the 55th United States Infantry enlisting in 1917 then serving overseas in France with the American Expeditionary Forces from 1918-1919 during World War I.
Using primary and secondary sources this case study examines the military service of Private Gandolfo Scarnici who served in the 55th United States Infantry enlisting in 1917 then serving overseas in France with the American Expeditionary Forces from 1918-1919 during World War I.
Participation in the local militia units was an important part in the life of your ancestors. The militia provided for the common defense, and brought families together in times of crisis. Numerous armed conflicts beginning with the Pequot War of 1636 to Lord Dunmore’s War of 1774 on the eve of the Revolutionary War will be discussed. Records examined will include muster rolls, militia lists, pay records, histories, manuscripts and other related materials.
Participation in the local militia units was an important part in the life of your ancestors. The militia provided for the common defense, and brought families together in times of crisis. Numerous armed conflicts beginning with the Pequot War of 1636 to Lord Dunmore’s War of 1774 on the eve of the Revolutionary War will be discussed. Records examined will include muster rolls, militia lists, pay records, histories, manuscripts and other related materials.
Situated on the east coast of England, Norfolk is its fifth largest county and contains over 700 ancient parishes. Historically, it was a largely agricultural region, with some manufacturing in the county town of Norwich and significant seaports at King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth. The resources available for tracing ancestors who lived in Norfolk are vast and varied. While many of the most useful records (such as parish registers) are available online, there remains a wealth of material that can only be accessed at the archives in Norwich and King’s Lynn. In this webinar, the lives of Norfolk ancestors will be placed in context and the sources of use to genealogists will be explained. The session will cover probate records, borough records, quarter sessions records, estate papers, maritime records, newspapers and other relevant resources. Some difficulties that can be encountered when investigating Norfolk ancestors will also be discussed, as well as methods of overcoming such challenges. Additionally, the printed and online publications of relevance to Norfolk research will be considered in detail.
Situated on the east coast of England, Norfolk is its fifth largest county and contains over 700 ancient parishes. Historically, it was a largely agricultural region, with some manufacturing in the county town of Norwich and significant seaports at King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth. The resources available for tracing ancestors who lived in Norfolk are vast and varied. While many of the most useful records (such as parish registers) are available online, there remains a wealth of material that can only be accessed at the archives in Norwich and King’s Lynn. In this webinar, the lives of Norfolk ancestors will be placed in context and the sources of use to genealogists will be explained. The session will cover probate records, borough records, quarter sessions records, estate papers, maritime records, newspapers and other relevant resources. Some difficulties that can be encountered when investigating Norfolk ancestors will also be discussed, as well as methods of overcoming such challenges. Additionally, the printed and online publications of relevance to Norfolk research will be considered in detail.
La généalogie au bout des doigts : explorez l’application mobile MyHeritage
Tue, November 18 2025: 12:00 UTC
L’application mobile MyHeritage vous permet d’emporter votre arbre généalogique partout avec vous et de l’enrichir en toute simplicité. Explorez vos correspondances, profitez d’outils photo puissants, et effectuez des recherches dans la vaste base de données internationale de collections d’archives — partout, à tout moment. Dans ce webinaire, découvrez toutes les fonctionnalités de l’application et apprenez à l’utiliser pour explorer, préserver et partager votre histoire familiale, où que vous soyez
L’application mobile MyHeritage vous permet d’emporter votre arbre généalogique partout avec vous et de l’enrichir en toute simplicité. Explorez vos correspondances, profitez d’outils photo puissants, et effectuez des recherches dans la vaste base de données internationale de collections d’archives — partout, à tout moment. Dans ce webinaire, découvrez toutes les fonctionnalités de l’application et apprenez à l’utiliser pour explorer, préserver et partager votre histoire familiale, où que vous soyez
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