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Finding Jewish Ancestors in Ukraine (view source)
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=== Standard Surname Database === | === Standard Surname Database === | ||
[[File:Surname Search - Ukraine Goldstein Example.png|left|thumb|395x395px|'''Standard Surname Search | [[File:Surname Search - Ukraine Goldstein Example.png|left|thumb|395x395px|'''Standard Surname Search,''' [http://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org] ]] | ||
[[File:Surname Search - Ukraine Search Results Goldstein Example.png|thumb|395x395px|'''Standard Surname Search Result | [[File:Surname Search - Ukraine Search Results Goldstein Example.png|thumb|395x395px|'''Standard Surname Search Result,'''[http://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org.] ]] | ||
Use the [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/newwebsite/lnsearch.php Standard Surname Database] if you know your ancestor's given name, surname, or town name. This database is comprised of name lists from local historians and heads of Jewish communities, name lists from books, and name lists from various archives. Most collections in this database cannot be found online elsewhere. | Use the [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/newwebsite/lnsearch.php Standard Surname Database] if you know your ancestor's given name, surname, or town name. This database is comprised of name lists from local historians and heads of Jewish communities, name lists from books, and name lists from various archives. Most collections in this database cannot be found online elsewhere. | ||
To search, enter a surname, given name, and/or town name into the search box. Collection results will then appear. The first column lists the collection type, while the second column contains the Collection Description (CD). The Collection Description includes information such as how the collection was acquired, references to Miriam Weiner's first visit to the town, photos (current and pre-World War I), links to other resources for the town, and/or document examples. The final column lists the number of records associated with the search term(s). Click on the blue hyperlinked number to view records, then click on the blue hyperlinked surname to see more details about the record. | To search, enter a surname, given name, and/or town name into the search box. Collection results will then appear. The first column lists the collection type, while the second column contains the Collection Description (CD). The Collection Description includes information such as how the collection was acquired, references to Miriam Weiner's first visit to the town, photos (current and pre-World War I), links to other resources for the town, and/or document examples. The final column lists the number of records associated with the search term(s). Click on the blue hyperlinked number to view records, then click on the blue hyperlinked surname to see more details about the record. | ||
[[File:Surname Search Result - Ukraine.png|alt=|left|thumb|550x550px|'''Standard Surname Search Result | [[File:Surname Search Result - Ukraine.png|alt=|left|thumb|550x550px|'''Standard Surname Search Result''', [https://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org] ]] | ||
[[File:Ukraine 9-up.png|thumb|1000x1000px|Examples of various types of Ukrainian Jewish documents. Click on the image to see an enlarged version. '''Source:''' Miriam Weiner Archives. ]] | [[File:Ukraine 9-up.png|thumb|1000x1000px|Examples of various types of Ukrainian Jewish documents. Click on the image to see an enlarged version. '''Source:''' Miriam Weiner Archives. ]] | ||
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=== OCR Surname Database === | === OCR Surname Database === | ||
[[File:Screen Shot 2021-12-22 at 10.11.21 AM.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px|OCR Surname Database search | [[File:Screen Shot 2021-12-22 at 10.11.21 AM.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px|'''OCR Surname Database search,''' [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/ocrsearch.php rtrfoundation.org].]] | ||
[[File:OCR Surname Database Search, Zolotarev.png|alt=|thumb|375x375px| | [[File:OCR Surname Database Search, Zolotarev.png|alt=|thumb|375x375px|'''OCR Search results,''' [https://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org].]] | ||
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==Find Records for your Town== | ==Find Records for your Town== | ||
[[File:Archive Database Search Results for Ukraine.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px| | [[File:Archive Database Search Results for Ukraine.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px|'''Archive Database Search,''' [https://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org.]]] | ||
[[File:Archive Database Search Result for Lutsk, Ukraine.png|alt=|thumb|499x499px| | [[File:Archive Database Search Result for Lutsk, Ukraine.png|alt=|thumb|499x499px|'''Archive Database entry,''' [https://www.rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org].]] | ||
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[[File:Holocaust Lists Database Search Example.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px| | [[File:Holocaust Lists Database Search Example.png|alt=|left|thumb|400x400px|'''Holocaust Lists Database Search,''' [https://rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org].]] | ||
[[File:Sample Holocaust Lists database entry for Ukraine.png|alt=|thumb|500x500px| | [[File:Sample Holocaust Lists database entry for Ukraine.png|alt=|thumb|500x500px|'''Holocaust Lists Database Entry,''' [https://rtrfoundation.org rtrfoundation.org].]] | ||
=== Holocaust Lists Database === | === Holocaust Lists Database === | ||
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For information about the repositories referred to on Miriam Weiner's Archive Database, see the [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/webs.shtml '''Archives in Eastern Europe'''] page which includes archival contact information. Contact/visit the respective repository for details on their holdings. For instructions on contacting archives and accessing records, see Q11 on [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/archdta11.shtml#Q10 this Routes to Roots page.] For help writing in inquiry in Russian, see the [[Russia Archives and Libraries]] page. | For information about the repositories referred to on Miriam Weiner's Archive Database, see the [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/webs.shtml '''Archives in Eastern Europe'''] page which includes archival contact information. Contact/visit the respective repository for details on their holdings. For instructions on contacting archives and accessing records, see Q11 on [https://www.rtrfoundation.org/archdta11.shtml#Q10 this Routes to Roots page.] For help writing in inquiry in Russian, see the [[Russia Archives and Libraries]] page. | ||
=== Ukraine Jewish Records === | === Additional Ukraine Jewish Records === | ||
See the '''[[Ukraine Jewish Records]]''' page for more information and resources for accessing genealogical records in Ukraine. | See the '''[[Ukraine Jewish Records]]''' page for more information and resources for accessing genealogical records in Ukraine. | ||
==Historical Photos== | ==Historical Photos== | ||