Category: Jewish Genealogy

Genealogy Q&A: Jewish Genealogy

Searching for your Jewish ancestors? Our experts answer your toughest genealogy research questions.

How to Trace Your Ashkenazi Jewish Genealogy

Take a step back in time to discover your ancestor's shtetl in Eastern Europe. Learn how with this in-depth guide to Ashkenazi Jewish genealogy.

A Timeline of Jewish History in Eastern Europe, 1772–1919 Premium

Find your ancestor's hometown with this Jewish history timeline covering Eastern Europe.

7 Holocaust Records Resources for Genealogists Premium

Many Jewish families had loved ones vanish in the Holocaust. Surviving records can help you discover the fates of the missing.

Sephardic Jewish Ancestors: How To Trace Your Roots Premium

We’ll show you the “other side” of Jewish genealogy, which for too long has been Eastern European-centric, and help you discover your Sephardic family history.

Where Can I Find Jewish Genealogy Records?

Tracing Jewish roots is both possible and deeply rewarding. Follow our guide to start reclaiming your Jewish relatives.

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How to Research Jewish Surnames

Find clues to your Jewish ancestry with this guide to surnames, including commonly used Jewish naming traditions, prefixes and suffixes.

Conversos: Connecting Iberian Peninsula Ancestors to Long-lost Jewish Roots Premium

Resources for learning about Sephardic ancestors forced to convert to Catholicism during the Spanish Inquisition.

7 Steps for Researching Jewish Ancestors

Don't let the challenges of Jewish genealogy unravel your roots research. Use these seven strategies to strengthen your connection to your family's past.

10 Essential Online Jewish Genealogy Resources

You'll find these online Jewish genealogy resources essential to tracing your roots.