Lithuanian Genealogy Research Resources

Each year more and more records useful to Lithuanian genealogy research are being digitized, and some of them have also been indexed. This class provides links to these online resources and guidance on how to use them because many of them are available only in Lithuanian.

• Description of which Lithuanian records might be found in mainstream resources, such as FamilySearch, MyHeritage and Ancestry.
• A list of online sites where you can find digitized copies of microfilmed church records, along with guidance on how to search for the parish you’re looking for.
• In which national archives besides Lithuania's you might find your Lithuanian ancestors' records due to changing borders after wars were fought.
• Sources of information about Lithuanian refugees who fled before or during the Soviet invasions.
• Two online resources that can help narrow down the village of origin for your ancestors if you can’t find that on immigration or naturalization documents.
• Lists of online discussion forums and organizations where free advice is shared.