How to Find Your Ancestors from Kiev: Comprehensive Guide to Ukrainian Genealogy
Searching for ancestors who lived in what was once the Russian Empire, particularly in Kiev, Ukraine, can be challenging. Limited online vital records, the complexity of reading Russian-language documents, and locating available records all contribute to the difficulty. This page is dedicated to providing a comprehensive list of resources to help you track your Ukrainian and Russian Empire ancestors.
Here, you’ll find every accessible online record related to Kiev ancestry. The information is divided into two main sections:
- Websites with indexed records and
- Websites with scanned documents
Additionally, this page includes a directory of records available in archives but not yet digitized. You can either order access to view these archival records independently or seek our assistance to make the process easier.
Whether you’re beginning your journey or need help overcoming language and archival barriers, we aim to make your search for Kiev and Russian Empire ancestors more accessible and successful.
Websites with indexed records
| Name | Description |
| JewishGen | One of the largest databases for Jewish genealogy |
| FamilySearch | It is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive resources for genealogical records, offering free access to billions of records from around the globe. |
| MyHeritage | Platform that offers advanced tools for building family trees, accessing billions of global historical records |
| Ancestry | Genealogy website that provides access to billions of historical records |
| Genealogy Indexer | Indexed and scanned records from Russia and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. |
| Odessa 3 | A resource for Ukrainian and Eastern European genealogy, focusing on Odessa and the Black Sea region. |
| Pra.in.ua | The largest database of Ukrainian residents born between 1650 and 1920. Registration required. |
| State Archives of Kyiv (Birth Records) | Indexed birth records from Kyiv from 1919-1936, with more than 190,000 records searchable. |
| State Archives of Kyiv (Civil Act Records) | Indexed records of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths in Kyiv Region from 1919-1945. |