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Ukrainian Genealogy Hints on Tombstones

By Lisa A. Alzo Premium

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Knowing your ancestor’s original name is essential in Ukrainian genealogy, and a good understanding of how names are translated or transliterated will make your research more effective. Take for example, these three tombstones in the Ukrainian section of Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY. 1. The English part of Ivan Hynda’s cemetery stone (below) gives you View Website VIP Subscription

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