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Ukrainian Research, 4 Lessons

Tracing Your Jewish Roots in Ukraine

Presenter: Ellie Vance

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Ukraine was home to a large Jewish population prior to WWII. Learn about various websites and resources that can help you trace your Jewish Roots in Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Research

4 Lessons

Using Maps and Gazetteers to Locate the Hometown

Once you’ve determined where in Ukraine your ancestor is from, you’ll need to locate the town in websites, maps, and gazetteers to not only determine its modern-day location, but its historical jurisdictions. Whether your ancestor was from Galicia, the Russian Empire or anywhere in between, we’ll learn about resources that can help you locate the important civil and religious jurisdictions necessary to locate records.
Research in Eastern Ukraine using Russian Empire Records

Much of what is now in modern day eastern Ukraine was formerly a part of the Russian Empire. Learn about Russian Empire specific record types as well as how to locate them online.
Genealogical Research in Galicia

A portion of western Ukraine as well as southeastern Poland, was a part of a historical and geographic region known as Galicia. Learn about Galician records, how to locate them online, and tips for research.
Tracing Your Jewish Roots in Ukraine

Ukraine was home to a large Jewish population prior to WWII. Learn about various websites and resources that can help you trace your Jewish Roots in Ukraine.

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