Connecticut Cultural Groups

United States Connecticut  Connecticut Ethnic Groups

Records and histories of minorities and ethnic groups may provide clues to immigrant origins, migration information and previous residences. See United States Minorities for further sources on ethnic, racial, and religious groups.

Ethnic Research in Connecticut
You can find information on ethnic ancestors in most of the same records as other groups. Start your research in the same resources you would search for non-ethnic ancestors. The records listed on this page provide information about specific groups in Connecticut.

Additional resources for Connecticut ethnic groups may be found in the topic page of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at FamilySearch Centers. Also find Connecticut ethnic resources available at various libraries (WorldCat). Explore how to search WorldCat and the FHLC.

Books
Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900

Minority Military Service, Connecticut, 1775-1783

On-Line Resources
Research Guide to African-American Genealogical Resources at the Connecticut State Library African-American Ancestry in Connecticut (AfriGeneas) Footnote.com: Connecticut online records. Footnote.com: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (African-Americans from CT)

Societies
Greater New Haven African American Historical Society

American Indians
Several tribes of American Indians resided in the colony of Connecticut prior to the Revolutionary War. Some of their descendants still live in the state. For more information about Connecticut's American Indians and their records, see Indians of Connecticut.

Irish Americans
Connecticut Irish-American Historical Society

Italian Americans
Italian American Historical Society of Connecticut

Jewish Americans
Jewish Genealogy Society of Connecticut

Polish Americans
Polish American Historical Association

Swedish Americans
For more information about Swedish Americans in Connecticut, see Connecticut: Swedish American.