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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] | ||
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*[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] | ||
=== 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] | *[https://www.lnb.lv/en National Library of Latvia] | ||
* [http://www.periodika.lv/ Latvia National Digital Library] | *[http://www.periodika.lv/ Latvia National Digital Library] | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=116&query=%2Bplace%3ALatvia FamilySearch] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=116&query=%2Bplace%3ALatvia 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] | ||
*[http://www.lo-tishkach.org/ Lo Tishkach Jewish Cemeteries] | *[http://www.lo-tishkach.org/ Lo Tishkach Jewish Cemeteries] | ||
*[http://names.lu.lv/en.html Latvian Names Project] | *[http://names.lu.lv/en.html Latvian Names Project] | ||
=== 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/s/group/0F93A000000Lj96SAC/russian-empire-genealogy-research FamilySearch Community] | *[https://community.familysearch.org/s/group/0F93A000000Lj96SAC/russian-empire-genealogy-research FamilySearch Community] | ||
* [https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FamilyHistoryLibrary@office365lds.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ Family History Library Online Research Consultations] | *[https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FamilyHistoryLibrary@office365lds.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ Family History 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] | ||
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