Researching Your Slovak Roots in the 21st Century. Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
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1 Researching Your Slovak Roots in the 21st Century Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
2 Presenter s s Background MFA in Nonfiction Writing, University of Pittsburgh,1997; freelance writer Instructor of Genealogy and Family History courses Central New York Invited speaker for conferences, genealogical and historical societies Instructor for myfamily.com online courses and National Institute for Genealogical Studies Six years of family research for book: Three Slovak Women,, published by Gateway Press, 2001
3 Books Three Slovak Women (Gateway Press) Baba s s Kitchen: Slovak & Rusyn Family Recipes and Traditions (Gateway Press) Finding Your Slovak Ancestors (Heritage Productions, Toronto) See < for more information
4 Summary Nearly 620,000 Slovaks came to the United States during the period of mass migration ( ) 1914) [1] Increased interest in Slovak genealogy This session gives an overview of how to begin the research, process Strategies for overcoming the proverbial 'brick wall' will also be discussed [1] Fourteenth Census of the United States. Taken in 1920, Vol. II,, Population: General Report and Analytical Tables, (Washington, 1922): 984.
5 Introduction Reasons Slovaks left homeland: economic, political or religious repression Many returned home after earning enough money to buy land back home Some 500,000 Slovaks settled permanently in the New World
6 Slovaks in the U.S. In 1990, the U.S. Census Bureau issued a Supplementary Report to the Census of Population that included people s s self- reported ancestry[1] Over 1.8 million people indicated that they are of Slovak descent [1] Supplementary Report to the Census Population, U.S. Bureau of the Census.
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8 Source: Joseph Hornack: Slovak Institute, Report 1990 U.S. Census
9 Source: Joseph Hornack: Slovak Institute, Report 1990 U.S. Census
10 Beginning Your Genealogical Research Start by researching records on this side of the ocean and work backward Be flexible and open to alternate spellings, a variety of languages, alphabets, etc. Anticipate/expect confusion names, dates, and place of origin Utilize Internet resources when possible Always verify information (whether from online or traditional sources)
11 Why Start Stateside? Records easier to access Provides clues to village of origin Helps you to avoid making critical research mistakes down the line
12 Important First Steps Develop a research strategy or plan 5 W s W s approach: Who, What, When, Where, Why Document everything! Organize your information into readable, easy-to to- access formats Sample charts online < rt.htm> Pedigree/Ancestral Chart Family Group Sheet Ancestor Data Sheet
13 Pedigree Chart
14 Family Group Sheet
15 Ancestor Data Sheet
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17 Information to Research Full name (including maiden names) Approximate dates for vital events (birth, death, marriage, residence, etc.) Locations for vital events (ask where things happened/understanding of "place Ask about documentation for these events in home and family sources
18 Research Diagram START HERE 8. Write to archives if possible or hire a professional researcher 7. Establish contacts in village or town (mayor/priest), either by or snail mail 6. Check for available records (Family History Library) 5. Locate town/village of origin today 1. Begin with immigrant s name & birth date 2. Gather family details about immigrant 3. Locate name of village of origin 4. Search U.S. Records for surnames (check siblings, cousins, etc.)
19 Step 1: Personal Details Determine immigrant s s name and date of birth Check all spelling, don t t take dates as absolute Where to find information?
20 Step 2: Family Details Gather family details Ask questions of living relatives or search documents/family items Don t t overlook siblings or friends/neighbors
21 Consult Documents Bibles/Diaries School report cards Early correspondence (especially from the Old Country) Photographs/Family heirlooms (jewelry, clothing, etc.) Miscellaneous items (military documents/records, funeral books, sympathy cards, etc. autograph books, home and/or business receipts) My grandmother s trunk that she brought with her from Slovakia and my mother s wedding dress
22 Ask for Items Sometimes you need to ask family members for family photographs, documents, etc. Ask everyone possible. You never know who in the family has them! Do this before it is too late!
23 Example: Wedding Photograph John and Elizabeth Fencak Alzo January 1915
24 Example: Photo of Mary Fenscak Ceyba (Grandmother s s Sister)
25 Cousins: John Alzo (left) George Ceyba (right) Taken July 16, 2004 George died September 10, 2004 at 86
26 Steps 3-53 Locating Town/Village of Origin Locate name of town and village of origin during ancestors time Search U.S. Records Locate name of town/village today! IMPORTANT!
27 Key U.S. Sources U.S. Federal Census records ( ) and Mortality Schedules State Censuses (years, availability varies according to state) Immigration/Naturalization records (Ellis Island Database: < < Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Vital Records Birth, Marriage, Death (Civil) Also check Emigration Records: Hamburg (LinkToYouRoots( LinkToYouRoots) < Bremen ( ) 1939) < db.genealogy.net/maus/gate/index.php?lang=en>
28 What if the Civil Record is Unavailable? Church records Cemetery/burial records/headstone inscription Obituaries/Funeral Home records and/or memorial cards Lodge or fraternal organization burial or insurance records Newspapers Land/Probate Records Also check Canadian Records (Library and Archives Canada) < bac.gc.ca/02/020202_e.html>
29 Cemetery stone of Mary Ceyba Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin, PA
30 Locating the Ancestral Village Check Maps, Printed Gazetteers and/or Atlases Check an online Gazetteer (e.g. Use Shtetlseeker available via <
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32 Step 6: LDS Family History Library The LDS has filmed almost all vital records (matriky), with roughly the same dates as Hungary's. You'll find Slovak matriky for both Protestant and Catholic parishes. Check LDS Microfilmed Records available through the Family History Library ( (FHL) < For more info, consult site: Eastern Slovakia Research Strategies <
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34 How to Read and Interpret Birth, Death and Marriage Records Variety of languages used (Cyrillic, Greek, Hungarian, Latin, Slovak) Can often be difficult to read and interpret Consult Web site by John J. Jaso <
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37 Census Records In Slovakia, censuses were taken according to Hungarian law Some Hungarian census returns have been microfilmed and are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under HUNGARY or SLOVAKIA CENSUS Of special note: Landowner Census Jewish Census of Hungary Census Census (most valuable to genealogists) - For additional information, consult: <
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40 Military Records Muster rolls and qualification lists are available from the 1700s through 1915 Mostly of Austrian records, but some Hungarian records are available Includes alphabetically arranged lists of officers and some common soldiers who were not ethnically German (records are only of value if you know the regiment) See also: Hobbs, Karen. Military Records at the LDS. Program Syllabus, 2003, Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Conference
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42 Other Records Local Histories Nobility (dating from the 1600s) Tax Lists (Austrian records 1654, then in 1684, 1746, 1757, 1792) limitations
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44 Step 7: Establish Contact Establishing Contacts in the Ancestral Village (mayor or priest) Check online telephone directory (for example) < Google search for town: <
45 Step 8: Contact Archives Civil registration began 's, Catholic churches began to require the recording of Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths Small villages only began record keeping in the late 1600's to early 1700's. Many of these villages were only formally established with churches in the 1700's. Larger towns and cities have records from the earliest periods Unless you were of nobility, i.e., peasant, your familial records will probably go back no further Until 1950s, the churches held all of the official village records for birth, marriage and deaths. Some records still w/ local priest
46 Step 8: Contact Archives In 1952, the state directed that all church records prior to 1895 be transferred to the Slovak Republic State Archives. Researchers must be aware that the 1895 cutoff was not always followed. In some cases, records only before 1890 were transferred. In other cases, records as late as 1940 can be found in the archives. Sometimes church records for several villages were kept in another parish perhaps in a larger nearby town
47 Step 8: Research by Mail Most records more than 100 years old are now kept in state regional archives [statni[ oblastni archivy]; later records are maintained at the vital records sections [matricní oddeleni/oddelenie] ] of local city offices. Contact: Slovak Ministry of Interior and Environment Archivná Správa Krizková Bratislava Slovak Republic *** Consult: Czech and Slovak Letter Writing Guide (LDS) Item #36340 *** (available as downloadable PDF document) <
48 Step 8: Professional Researchers (check credentials) Association of Professional Genealogists in America < Board for Certification of Genealogists < Cyndi s s List (Professional Researchers, Volunteers & Other Research Services) < Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International <
49 Networking: Finding Others Genealogical and historical societies Conferences and Classes Queries in Genealogical publications Online Message Boards/Forums: Ancestry.com < Genealogy.com < Delphi Forums < forums.delphiforums.com> Slovak Pride Database < Slovak Republic Mailing Lists (John Fuller) < slo.html>
50 Using the Internet Realize you will not find everything you are looking for online Great tool: streamlines research process One of biggest benefits: networking! Use caution when sharing information online and check all of your sources
51 Conclusion Effective Slovak genealogical research in the 21st century is not accomplished by only traditional research or only online research, but rather a combination of both.
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