Jewish Genealogy
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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10 Essential Online Jewish Genealogy Resources Premium
You'll find these online Jewish genealogy resources essential to tracing your roots.
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