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The first steps in getting started with Latvian research depend on what information you already know about your ancestors. | The first steps in getting started with Latvian research depend on what information you already know about your ancestors. | ||
If your ancestor was born in Latvia prior to 1905, and you know where they were born, you can start immediately with religious records. These religious records are available online | If your ancestor was born in Latvia prior to 1905, and you know where they were born, you can start immediately with religious records. These religious records are available online through the [http://www.arhivi.lv/index.php?&110 Latvian State Historical Archives] online digital archive called [http://www.lvva-raduraksti.lv/en.html Raduraksti]. Records are available for Lutheran, Orthodox, Jewish, Baptist, Reformed, Old Believer, Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic congregations. | ||
If your ancestor was born in Latvian between 1906 and 1921, you will need to write to the Registry Office Archives of the Latvian Ministry of Justice to order a birth certificate. | If your ancestor was born in Latvian between 1906 and 1921, you will need to write to the Registry Office Archives of the Latvian Ministry of Justice to order a birth certificate. | ||