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Latvian Genealogy

Latvia Genealogy Introduction

Welcome to our extensive guide on Latvian genealogy, designed to help you trace your Latvian ancestry with ease. This page serves as a central hub for anyone interested in exploring their Latvian roots, offering a comprehensive collection of Latvian genealogy resources. Here, you’ll find valuable links to various tools and information, including detailed guides on accessing Latvian military service records, engaging with Latvian genealogy forums, and exploring databases on repressed individuals in Latvian history.

In addition to these resources, we provide contact details for Latvian archives, making it easier for you to obtain essential documents and records. Whether you’re seeking birth, marriage, death certificates, or more specialized records, our curated list will guide you to the right sources.

Our page also features links to relevant articles that delve into specific aspects of Belarus genealogy, offering insights and tips to enhance your research. From understanding the historical context of your ancestors’ lives to navigating the complexities of Latvian naming conventions, these articles are invaluable resources for both beginners and seasoned genealogists.

We are committed to keeping this guide up-to-date with the latest information and newly discovered resources. New links and articles are added regularly, so we encourage you to check back often to stay informed about the latest developments in Latvian genealogy.

Content

Please refer to the Table of Contents below to easily navigate through this page. Our selection of Latvian genealogy links covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you have access to the best resources for tracing your Latvian ancestry. 

Table of Contents

Links

War records
Name Link Description Tags
Pamyat Naroda "Memory of the People" pamyat-naroda.ru The database contains information about Soviet soldiers in WW2, including awards, hospital and death records, mobilization records and more WW2
OBD Memorial obd-memorial.ru The database of Soviet soldiers who died or went missing during WW2 WW2
Podvig Naroda "The Feat of the People" podvignaroda.ru/ The database of documents about awards given to Soviet soldiers during and after WW2 WW2
Doroga Pamyati "The Road of the Memory" 1418museum.ru/ The database which contains information about Soviet soldiers in WW2 WW2
Bessmertniy Polk "Immortal Regiment" moypolk.ru/ A memory-based social movement with a website that contains profiles of Soviet soldiers, where you can add profile of a veteran or search for existing one. WW2
Memory of the Heroes of the WW1 gwar.mil.ru/ The section "Heroes of the War" allows searching for Russian soldiers who participated in WW1. Website also contains useful information about WW1, chronology of the battles and more. WW1
Cavalier cavalier.rusarchives.ru/ The database of Georgian Cavaliers (award) of the WW1 WW1
Numismat numismat.ru The database of Russian soldiers who received various awards in WW1 WW1
Russian Civil War (White Army) swolkov.org/ The database of people who participated in White Movement during Civil War in Russia Civil War
Russian Civil War (Red Army) https://t.ly/Z19Go Losses of the Red Army in the Russian Civil War Civil War
Russian Civil War (Red Army) https://t.ly/VC2w2 A list of participants in the Civil War who were awarded the Order of the Red Banner. Listed in four volumes of the collection Civil War
Russian Civil War (Red Army) https://t.ly/D5mZp Monument to the fighters of the proletarian revolution who died in 1917–1921 Civil War
OST-West ost-west.memo.ru Lists of individuals deported to work in Germany during WW2 WW2
Stalingrad stalingrad.rusarchives.ru/ The "Stalingrad" online project is a virtual exhibition featuring over 450 documents and multimedia that commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Soviet counteroffensive and the city's defense. WW2
STSG ru.stsg.de Databases with information about Soviet soldiers who died in captivity in Germany WW2
STSG ru.stsg.de Database of Soviet citizens/soldiers buried in Saxony WW2
RF Poisk rf-poisk.ru/ Books which list Soviet soldiers who died in WW2, with names identified through medallions, personal items, and archive research. WW2
Polk www.polk.ru The database includes information on missing persons, unawarded medals, and soldiers found by search teams, covering not only WWII but also conflicts in Afghanistan, the Caucasus, and other local conflicts WW2, Afghanistan, Caucasus
Repressed and executed
Name Link Description
Openlist ru.openlist.wiki The most comprehensive database of victims of political repression in the USSR (1917–1991)
Memorial lists lists.memo.ru Victims of Political Terror in the USSR
Memorial base base.memo.ru Victims of Political Terror in the USSR
Bessmertny Barak "Immortal Barrack" bessmertnybarak.ru Victims of Political Terror in the USSR
Stalin lists stalin.memo.ru Stalin's Execution Lists
Returned Names visz.nlr.ru Victims of Political Terror in the USSR
Posledny Adres "Last address" poslednyadres.ru Search by Address of the Repressed
Forums
Name Link Description
VGD vgd.ru The largest Russian genealogy forum, covering information about all countries that were once part of the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union.
J-roots j-roots.info Jewish Russian genealogy forum, which covers information about all countries that were once part of the Russian Empire or Soviet Union.
Records Online
Resource Name Website Description
Latvian Surname Project celmina.com Database of Latvian surnames and trends from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Students of the University of Latvia archiv.org.lv Database of students from Latvian universities (1862–1945).
Latvian Vital Records raduraksti.arhivi.lv Largest database of Latvian scans of vital records.
Jews of Latvia: Names and Fates www.names.lu.lv Records of Jewish names and fates during 1941-1945.
MyHeritage myheritage.com Family tree builder with various records.
FamilySearch familysearch.org Global records including birth, death, and marriage records.
Ancestry ancestry.com Extensive global records for genealogical research.
Geni geni.com Family tree builder with connections to other trees.
Latvia Telephone Directory genealogyindexer.org Directory organized by locality; manual search recommended for accuracy.
Cemeteries
Resource Name Website Description
Latvian Cemeteries cemety.lv Information on Latvian cemeteries and burial records.
BillionGraves billiongraves.com Cemetery records and gravestone photos globally.
Find A Grave findagrave.com Global cemetery records and gravestone images.
Jewish Records
Resource Name Website Description
Jews of Latvia: Names and Fates www.names.lu.lv Records of Jewish names and fates during 1941-1945.
J-roots j-roots.info Jewish Russian genealogy forum, which covers information about all countries that were once part of the Russian Empire or Soviet Union.
JewishGen jewishgen.org Largest Jewish records database, including information from Latvia.

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