Moldova Genealogy

Europe MoldovaGuide to Moldova ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records,and military records.

Country Information
Moldova is a country in Europe bordered by Romania and Ukraine. It was formerly ruled by Russia. The official language is Romanian.

Jurisdictions
The territory of present day Moldova was part of Dacia, then fell under the influence of the Roman Empire. In the Middle Ages, most of the present territory of Moldova was part of the Principality of Moldavia. In 1812, the eastern part was annexed by the Russian Empire and became known as Bessarabia. Between 1856 and 1878, two southern counties were returned to Moldavia, which in 1859 united with Wallachia to form modern Romania.

Currently, Moldova is divided into 37 first-tier units, including 32 districts (raioane): {{columns-list|6|
 * 1) Anenii Noi
 * 2) Basarabeasca
 * 3) Briceni
 * 4) Cahul
 * 5) Cantemir
 * 6) Călărași
 * 7) Căușeni
 * 8) Cimișlia
 * 9) Criuleni
 * 10) Dondușeni
 * 11) Drochia
 * 12) Dubăsari
 * 13) Edineț
 * 14) Fălești
 * 15) Florești
 * 16) Glodeni
 * 17) Hîncești
 * 18) Ialoveni
 * 19) Leova
 * 20) Nisporeni
 * 21) Ocnița
 * 22) Orhei
 * 23) Rezina
 * 24) Rîșcani
 * 25) Sîngerei
 * 26) Soroca
 * 27) Strășeni
 * 28) Șoldănești
 * 29) Ștefan Vodă
 * 30) Taraclia
 * 31) Telenești
 * 32) Ungheni

three municipalities: {{columns-list|3|
 * 1) Chișinău
 * 2) Bălți
 * 3) Bender

two autonomous territorial units:
 * 1) Gagauzia
 * 2) Transnistria

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map