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Ukraine


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Ukraine research.


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ALearn about Ukraine genealogy.


  1. Basics: Learn about Ukraine research in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Ukraine Research

  2. Explore the Beginner's Guide for Ukrainian genealogy at the LostRussianFamily site.
  3. Tips & Tools: Here are some essential tools for Ukrainian research.

    LT—Ukrainian Genealogy Research? Three Must-Have Tools to the Rescue!

  4. Here are additional tips for doing Ukrainian research.

    Guide to Finding Your Family Roots in Ukraine - 2018

  5. Learn about online Ukrainian genealogy tools in this blog article.

    Discovering Online Ukrainian Genealogy Tools - 2016

  6. Immigration: Learn about Ukraine emigration and immigration.

    FS—Wiki: Ukraine Emigration and Immigration
    Trace Your Roots - Ukrainian/Canadian Genealogy

  7. Learn about immigration history and demographics in this Wikipedia article.

    Wikipedia: Ukrainian Americans

  8. Record Finder: Use the Ukraine Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Ukraine Record Finder

Regions

  1. Galicia: Watch this video for tips on doing research in Galicia (western Ukraine).

    RT—Genealogical Research in Galicia—22:05 - 2023


  2. Eastern: Learn about research in Eastern Ukraine, with Russian Empire records.

    RT—Research in Eastern Ukraine using Russian Empire Records—21:03 - 2023


  3. Southern: Learn how to find ethnic Germans who lived in Ukraine.

    RT—Tracing Your German Roots in Ukraine—19:36 - 2023


  4. Bessarabian: Learn about Bessarabian research (Moldova and Ukraine).

    FS—Bessarabia—38:14


Exercises


BExplore Ukrainian genealogy resources.


  1. Use this Russian word list to help you with your Ukrainian research.

    Russian Word List

  2. Sites: Explore this collection of Ukrainian Genealogy-related Websites and Social Media.
  3. Explore the FEEFHS.org site for Ukrainian genealogy resources.
  4. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  5. Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Ukrainian surnames.