Category: Czech Genealogy

13 Overlooked Eastern European Genealogy Records

Find your Eastern European roots—Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and more—in these key documents, some of which you can find online.

Czech Genealogy Terms Glossary (+ Free Download)

Researching your Czech ancestry can be difficult, especially if you aren’t familiar with the language. Keep this glossary of common genealogy terms handy as you research to save both time and frustration.

Czech and Slovak Immigration Patterns Premium

Discover the ins and outs of Czechs' and Slovaks' immigration to America.

How to Overcome 5 Brick Walls in Eastern European Genealogy Premium

Researching your Eastern European ancestors? Our expert shares six common obstacles for Eastern European genealogy—and how to overcome them.

Mapping Tools for Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Premium

Put your Eastern European ancestors on the map with this guide to Polish, Czech and Slovak geographic resources.

Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia at a Glance Premium

Take a look at the geographic divisions in your Eastern European ancestors' homelands.

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Five Important Dates in Eastern European Genealogy

Genealogy and history go hand in hand. If you want to be successful in tracing your Polish, Czech or Slovak roots, brush up on the history of these countries (and of Eastern Europe in general) to better understand records from the old country and learn about your ancestors’ lives...