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Greece


Goal 1: Research


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Goal 1: Learn about Greece research and records.


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ALearn about Greek genealogy.


  1. Get Started: Get started with Greece genealogy.

    FS—Wiki: Beginning Your Research - 2010
    Starting Your Family History

  2. Learn how to begin a Greek genealogy search in the United States.

    Beginning a Greek Genealogical Search in the U.S. - 2005

  3. Learn techniques in researching your Greek ancestors.

    RT—Opa! It's All Greek to Me! Researching Your Greek Ancestors—21:29 - 2021


  4. Resources: Learn about resources for Greece research.

    FS—Wiki: Sources for Genealogical Research - 2010

    How US Records Can Help You Prepare for Research in Greece—23:47 - 2015



  5. Archives.com: Learn about Greek family history in this Archives.com article.

    AR—Greek Family History


Records
  1. Record Finder: Use the Greece Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Greece Record Finder

  2. Vital Records: Learn about vital records in Greece.

    MH Wiki—Greek Vital Records
    MH Wiki—Marriage Records in Greece

  3. Civil Registration: Learn about civil registration records in Greece.

    FS—Wiki: Greece Civil Registration
    Civil Registration

  4. Census: Learn about census records in Greece.

    MH WIki—Greek Census Records
    Censuses of the Greek State

  5. Military Records: Learn about military records in Greece.

    MH Wiki—Military Records in Greece

  6. Shepherd's Tax: Learn about the Shepherds' Tax Registration in Greece.

    Beyond the Basics: 1831 Shepherds' Tax Registration - 2020

  7. Sites.io: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  8. Explore the GreekAncestry.net site for research records.

BLearn about the Greek language and names.


  1. Study this list of basic Greek genealogy terms.

    FS—Wiki: Greece Genealogical Word List

  2. Learn about Greek handwriting and text.

    FS—Wiki: Greece Handwriting and Text


    3. Names
  3. Learn about Greek names in your research.

    FS—Wiki: Learn About Names - 2010
    The Greek Naming System

  4. Here's a list of Greek given names and their English equivalents.

    FS—Wiki: Greek Given Names

  5. Surnames: Learn about Greek surnames for your research.

    MH Wiki—Greek Surnames

  6. Explore Greek surnames in the Greek-Names.info site.
  7. Search the Geneanet site for Greek surnames.

CExplore resources for Greek research.


  1. Learn about Greek research resources available at the Family History Library.

    Resources for Greek Research at the Family History Library—17:48



  2. Learn how to plan an effective research trip to Greece.

    Planning a Research Trip to Greece—23:28



  3. Find additional Greek resources at the Greece GenWeb project (scroll down to the Research & Links section).
  4. Explore the Greek Family History pages on the Newcastle University site.
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