Jewish Genealogy

Jewish Genealogy

Getting Started with JewishGen: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to access and search over 30 million records on the world's largest resource for Jewish genealogy: JewishGen.

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Genealogy Q&A: Jewish Genealogy

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

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How to Trace Your Ashkenazi Jewish Genealogy

Take a step back in time to discover your ancestor's shtetl in Eastern Europe. This guide to Ashkenazi Jewish genealogy will help you uncover more evidence about their lives.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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7 Steps for Researching Jewish Ancestors Premium

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.

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