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}} | }}This page is a compilation of websites that may be useful to you in your Latvian research. Some of these websites may be in Latvian. If you are using the Google Chrome browser, simply right click anywhere on the page and select the option '''Translate to English'''. If you do not have the Google Chrome browser, go to [https://translate.google.com/ translate.google.com] and change your language settings to translate from '''Latvian''' to '''English'''. Paste the URL that you would like translated into the '''Latvian''' box and then click on the hyperlink that appears in the '''English''' box. This will open up a translated version of the web page. | ||
===Information and Resources=== | ===Information and Resources=== | ||
These websites contain information about Latvian genealogy and links to resources available on other websites | These websites contain information about Latvian genealogy and links to resources available on other websites. | ||
* [http://www.celmina.com/genealogy/2010/04/getting-started-with-latvian-research/ Discovering Latvian Roots Blog] | *[http://www.celmina.com/genealogy/2010/04/getting-started-with-latvian-research/ Discovering Latvian Roots Blog] | ||
* [http://www.roots-saknes.lv/ Roots = Saknes Blog] | *[http://www.roots-saknes.lv/ Roots = Saknes Blog] | ||
* [http://feefhs.org/links/latvia.html FEEFHS Latvia Genealogy Resources] | *[http://www.ciltskoki.lv/index.php/lv/nodergas-adreses-jaunais Ciltskoki Resource Links] | ||
*[http://feefhs.org/links/latvia.html FEEFHS Latvia Genealogy Resources] | |||
*[http://www.genealogylinks.net/europe/latvia/index.html Latvia Genealogy Links] | *[http://www.genealogylinks.net/europe/latvia/index.html Latvia Genealogy Links] | ||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lvawgw/ Latvia GenWeb] | *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lvawgw/ Latvia GenWeb] | ||
*[https://www.liepaja.lv/en/discovering-ancestry-and-family-roots/ Liepāja City Genealogy] | *[https://www.liepaja.lv/en/discovering-ancestry-and-family-roots/ Liepāja City Genealogy] | ||
*[http://biographien.lv/ Biographen Latvian Nobility] | |||
=== Archives and Record Repositories === | ===Archives and Record Repositories=== | ||
These archives and libraries contain records pertaining to Latvia. Note that some records may not be available online. | These archives and libraries contain records pertaining to Latvia. Note that some records may not be available online. | ||
* [https://www.arhivi.gov.lv/default.aspx?lang=EN State Archives of Latvia] | *[https://www.arhivi.gov.lv/default.aspx?lang=EN State Archives of Latvia] | ||
* [https://raduraksti.arhivi.lv/ Raduraksti Digital Archive] | *[https://raduraksti.arhivi.lv/ Raduraksti Digital Archive] | ||
* [https://www.lnb.lv/en National Library of Latvia] | *[http://earchive-estlatrus.eu/home E-Archive] (Latvia, Estonia, and Russia) | ||
* [http://www.periodika.lv/ Latvia National Digital Library] | *[https://www.lnb.lv/en National Library of Latvia] | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | *[http://www.periodika.lv/ Latvia National Digital Library] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927014&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Latvia%22 FamilySearch] | |||
=== Indexed Records === | ===Indexed Records=== | ||
These websites contain indexed records: | These websites contain indexed records: | ||
* [http://www.ciltskoki.lv/ Ciltskoki Indexed Records from Raduraksti] | *[http://www.ciltskoki.lv/ Ciltskoki Indexed Records from Raduraksti] | ||
=== Surname Databases === | ===Surname Databases=== | ||
These websites may be useful in determining where in Latvia your ancestor's surname came from: | These websites may be useful in determining where in Latvia your ancestor's surname came from: | ||
* [http://www.celmina.com/surnames/index.php?title=Main_Page Latvian Surname Project] | *[http://www.celmina.com/surnames/index.php?title=Main_Page Latvian Surname Project] | ||
=== Jewish Records === | ===Jewish Records=== | ||
Explore these websites to find information about Jewish records. | Explore these websites to find information about Jewish records. | ||
* [http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Latvia/ JewishGen Latvia Database] | *[http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Latvia/ JewishGen Latvia Database] | ||
* [https://www.jewishgen.org/Latvia/ Latvia Special Interest Group] | *[https://www.jewishgen.org/Latvia/ Latvia Special Interest Group] | ||
*[https://www.jewishgen.org/Courland/ Courland Research Group] | |||
*[http://www.lo-tishkach.org/ Lo Tishkach Jewish Cemeteries] | *[http://www.lo-tishkach.org/ Lo Tishkach Jewish Cemeteries] | ||
*[http://names.lu.lv/ | *[http://names.lu.lv/ Jews of Latvia: Names and Fates, 1941-1945] | ||
=== Forums and Facebook Groups === | ===Forums and Facebook Groups=== | ||
Need a question answered? Try checking out some of these forums and Facebook groups. | Need a question answered? Try checking out some of these forums and Facebook groups. | ||
* [https://community.familysearch.org/ | *[https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/167-russian-empire-genealogy-research-genealogy-research FamilySearch Community] | ||
* [https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FamilyHistoryLibrary@office365lds.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ | *[https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FamilyHistoryLibrary@office365lds.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ FamilySearch Library Online Research Consultations] | ||
* [https://m.facebook.com/groups/23027101669?slog=332&seq=77619370&rk=0&fbtype=69 Latvia Facebook Genealogy Group] | *[https://m.facebook.com/groups/23027101669?slog=332&seq=77619370&rk=0&fbtype=69 Latvia Facebook Genealogy Group] | ||
*[http://www.roots-saknes.lv/Discussion.htm Roots = Saknes Discussion Group] | |||
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This page is a compilation of websites that may be useful to you in your Latvian research. Some of these websites may be in Latvian. If you are using the Google Chrome browser, simply right click anywhere on the page and select the option Translate to English. If you do not have the Google Chrome browser, go to translate.google.com and change your language settings to translate from Latvian to English. Paste the URL that you would like translated into the Latvian box and then click on the hyperlink that appears in the English box. This will open up a translated version of the web page.
Information and Resources
These websites contain information about Latvian genealogy and links to resources available on other websites.
- Discovering Latvian Roots Blog
- Roots = Saknes Blog
- Ciltskoki Resource Links
- FEEFHS Latvia Genealogy Resources
Archives and Record Repositories
These archives and libraries contain records pertaining to Latvia. Note that some records may not be available online.
- State Archives of Latvia
- Raduraksti Digital Archive
- E-Archive (Latvia, Estonia, and Russia)
- National Library of Latvia
- Latvia National Digital Library
- FamilySearch
Indexed Records
These websites contain indexed records:
Surname Databases
These websites may be useful in determining where in Latvia your ancestor's surname came from:
Jewish Records
Explore these websites to find information about Jewish records.
- JewishGen Latvia Database
- Latvia Special Interest Group
- Courland Research Group
- Lo Tishkach Jewish Cemeteries
- Jews of Latvia: Names and Fates, 1941-1945
Forums and Facebook Groups
Need a question answered? Try checking out some of these forums and Facebook groups.
- FamilySearch Community
- FamilySearch Library Online Research Consultations
- Latvia Facebook Genealogy Group
- Roots = Saknes Discussion Group
- Add Comment to submit another site.