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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. Get additional tips for doing Ukrainian research.

    Ukraine Genealogy—62:21 - 2023


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

    Discovering Online Ukrainian Genealogy Tools - 2016

  6. Emmigration: Learn about Ukraine emigration and immigration.

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

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

    Wikipedia: Ukrainian Americans

  8. Explore resources for emigration from Ukraine to Canada.

  9. 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 Wiki—Bessarabia


Exercises


BExplore Ukrainian genealogy resources.




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  1. Learn about civil registration and vital records in Ukraine.

    MH—Civil Registrations in Ukraine
    MH—Vital Records in Ukraine

  2. Find additional resources fpr your research in Ukraine.

    RT—Genealogical research in Ukraine: what and where to look for sources—60:02 - 2026
  3. Use this Russian word list to help you with your Ukrainian research.

    FS Wiki—Russian Word List

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