Demystifying Eastern European Research. Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
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1 Demystifying Eastern European Research Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
2 Talk Overview Immigration influx from Eastern Europe late 19 th /early 20 th c. Complications of Eastern European genealogy 10 Common myths about research Traditional methods and online resources Records in U.S. and abroad Techniques for overcoming common obstacles
3 Myth #1: It s Too Difficult! Exotic sounding surnames Border changes Political divisions Town/village names Record availability
4 Genealogy is Skill Persistence Serendipity
5 Keys to Success Immigrant s original name Name of town or village General locations: Prague, Presov, Kiev, etc. NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
6 Why? Because information is usually organized, stored, and indexed geographically: country, county, region, village, town, city name The same surname can show up in other villages and be entirely unrelated, costing you time and money!
7 Myth #2 All information is online Yes, a number of U.S. records are available. But Many foreign records must be obtained by traditional methods Utilize Internet resources whenever possible Always verify information!
8 Myth #3: Need to Search Across the Pond First Start by researching records on this side of the ocean and work backward North American records are easier to access These records provide clues to town/village of origin Helps you to avoid making critical research mistakes
9 Important First Steps Develop a research strategy Who, What, When, Where, Why? Document everything Organize your information Genealogy software programs Pedigree/ancestral chart Family group sheet Free online charts and forms
10 Learning Details about the Immigrant Personal and family details Locate the town/village of origin Search U.S. records for surnames Check for siblings, friends, neighbors
11 Information to Research Full name (including maiden names) Approximate dates for vital events Locations for vital events Understanding of "place Ask about documentation
12 Key U.S. Sources Home and Family Sources Federal Census records ( ) & Mortality Schedules State Census records (where available) Immigration records Naturalization records Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Vital Records Birth, Marriage, Death Military (draft cards, pension files)
13 Other Sources Church records Obituaries Cemetery stone inscription Burial records Funeral home records & memorial cards Lodge, fraternal, insurance records Newspapers Land/probate records Court
14 Myth #4: Contemporary Spelling of Names Be flexible and open to alternate spellings Various languages, alphabets, etc. Anticipate/expect confusion with names, dates, places Verona Veron Vera Veronica Sztraka Straka Stracha Strake
15 Do the same for first names: Example: Elizabeth could be: Liz, Lizzie, Betty, Betsy, Beth, etc.
16 Border changes Austria-Hungary World Wars Political divisions Search both old & new names Myth #5: Current Geography = Historical Geography
17 Locating the Ancestral Village Check Maps, Gazetteers, Atlases Print, microfilm, online Other sources for common place names (books, websites, etc.) Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europ
18 Online Maps Federation of East European Family Societies Map Library Historic maps of: Austro-Hungarian Empire German Empire Russian Empire Europe Russian Empire Asia Balkans and Hutterite Map Collection Scandinavia (Finland 1882) History
19 Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies (FEEFHS)
20 Books, Microfilm or Microfiche
21 Gazetteers Geographical dictionaries, often containing summary and cross-reference information specific to villages, districts, etc. Usually show churches and other pertinent details Find some online; others through FamilySearch (microfilm and microfiche)
22 FamilySearch Wikis Gazetteers Use Search box to type in country name + gazetteer - OR Click on Browse (list countries) and choose your country
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24 Gazetteers Online Dvorzsák Gazetteer, Pécs University
25 Slovakia Genealogy Research Strategies
26 Entry for Honig, Hanigovce [Milpos] Learn how to navigate it at Slovak Research Strategies site: Abbreviation List gazetteer.htm#other_gazetteers
27 Locating the Ancestral Village Radix Genealogy Site Identify location today (border changes) Google Earth: Jewish Communities Loccator (Shtetlseeker) Fuzzy Gazetteer ( Fuzzy G )
28 Multiple Place Names Milpoš: Baptismal certificate, envelope, passenger list, Hanigovce: Passport, naturalization documents Incorporated only in 1950, Milpos was previously considered an extension of the neighboring village of Hanigovce.
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33 Once you locate the ancestral town or village You can search FHL catalog for microfilms Search for the closest archives (local, regional, or state); Google or FamilySearch can help you find them Hire a professional researcher to get what you can t
34 Pitfalls and Obstacles Names and places misspelled or incorrectly transcribed in indexes or online databases Poor handwriting/memory Some records give only general locations Place name changes, different languages Multiple place names
35 Example: Kučín Kučín, Bardejov District Kučín, Vranov nad Topľou District
36 Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds Seek out every available record on this side of the ocean you can think of Think outside the box look in unlikely places for information Cluster research search records of family, friends and neighbors Google the surname; Google place names you find in records
37 Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds Join an ethnic genealogical society or use social media to find other researchers Message boards at RootsWeb,Yahoo, etc. or start surname-based blog or website Consult the finding aids online, FHL Word lists, Google translate
38 Myth #6: My Ancestor Came Through Ellis Island! 20 million immigrants at Ellis Island Ellis Island was not the only port Database launched April 2001 Eastern European surnames are often difficult to search
39 Myth #6: My Ancestor Came Through Ellis Island! 20 million immigrants at Ellis Island Ellis Island was not the only port Database launched April 2001 Eastern European surnames are often difficult to search
40 Myth #6: My Ancestor Came Through Ellis Island! 20 million immigrants at Ellis Island Ellis Island was not the only port Database launched April 2001 Eastern European surnames are often difficult to search
41 Myth #6: My Ancestor Came Through Ellis Island! Prior to 1892 or after 1924 not in EIDB Check lists for Castle Garden (before EI) lists Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, etc. Some earlier records available online Microfilmed passenger lists: FHL
42 Myth #6: My Ancestor Came Through Ellis Island! Search Tools Steve Morse More specific search parameters Sounds like searches: names & towns Other search tools ( one-step pages) Baltimore/Castle Garden, et al. Lists Use w/ Ancestry.com The Ship s List Census City Directories
43 One-Step Webpages (Steve Morse)
44 Myth #7: Immigrants Stayed Permanently in U.S. Check Port of Departure Records Hamburg Direct and indirect lists and both should be searched so you don t overlook your ancestor Check for these lists (Auswandererlisten ) in the FHL catalog Online used to be through Link to Your Roots; now on Ancestry.com (subscription)
45 Myth #7: Immigrants Stayed Permanently in U.S. Bremen ( ) Most Bremen have not survived Reconstruction effort, some lists ( ) online (Die Maus)
46 Myth #7: Immigrants Stayed Permanently in U.S. Many immigrants renounced homeland for the U.S. political or religious oppression terrible economic or social conditions never wanted to go back
47 Myth #7: Immigrants Stayed Permanently in U.S. Many came over a short time just to earn enough money Planned to return to their homeland and purchase land Would possibly travel back again to earn more money Birds of Passage Did not necessarily intend to settle permanently in U.S.
48 Myth #7: Immigrants Stayed Permanently in U.S. Check for multiple entries arrival & embarkation Note Place of Residence & Destination columns State of Origin for departure records. Clues: Look for USA listed in passenger lists
49 Myth #8: Place of Residence = Place of Birth Immigration records: Place of residence Does not always indicate Place of birth May lead you down a false path Confusion during foreign records search Some immigrants may have had to work to earn money for passage in the city of departure Others may have moved
50 Myth #9: Ethnic identity is 100% certain Beware of the nationality trap Ask what language spoken in home Check the Census records columns Language spoken at home before U.S. (1930) Mother Tongue (1920)
51 Myth #9: Ethnic identity is 100% certain Religion may provide additional clues e.g. Carpatho-Rusyns are typically Greek Catholic. Don t take the information as gospel There are always exceptions Family history mysteries : Be open to all possibilities
52 Myth #10: Resources & Research Process Universal Records: Type and availability will vary Not all countries the same Be flexible in your research Use resource guides/books
53 FEEFHS Resource Directory
54 LDS Microfilmed Records The Family History Library (FHL) Has filmed some records Not all records in all countries Church records Several villages in one parish Records may be in larger, nearby town Census Records (Austria-Hungary)
55 How to Read and Interpret Church/Civil Records Birth, Marriage, Death Languages (Cyrillic, Greek, Hungarian, Latin, Slovak) Can often be difficult to read and interpret Word Lists (see FHL catalog and FamilySearch Wiki Google Translate Consult Web site by John J. Jaso
56 Census Records Availability depends on country Check FHL Catalog Types Landowner Census (1828) Jewish Census (1848) 1869 Hungary
57 Other Records Military records Local histories Nobility estate records Tax lists May or may not be on microfilm at FHL
58 Research by Mail or in Person Archives in Eastern European Countries Some websites; many w/ images, indexes Availability/policies for research will vary Check FEEFHS Web Site Consult LDS Family History Library (FHL) Word Lists/Letter Writing Guides Some in downloadable PDF format Research Helps
59 Archives.com
60 Professional Researchers (check credentials) Association of Professional Genealogists in America Board for Certification of Genealogists Cyndi s List (professional researchers, (volunteers & other research serviceshttp:// Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International
61 Networking: Finding Others Genealogical and historical societies Queries in genealogical publications Facebook, Twitter, Blogs Online Message Boards/Forums Mailing Lists - RootsWeb Foreign telephone directories Establish contacts in the ancestral village (mayor or priest)
62 In Summary Determine immigrant s original name Town or village of origin Start on this side of the ocean Follow the family & friends (cluster genealogy) Use the Internet to gather information and network with others Be flexible with spelling Think outside the box
63 Finally. Be serious about your research But have FUN doing it!
64 Conclusion Effective Eastern European genealogical research in the 21 st century is not accomplished by only traditional research or only online research, but by using both methods.
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