Ukrainian Genealogy
Ukraine Genealogy Introduction
Welcome to our extensive guide on Ukrainian genealogy, designed to help you trace your Ukrainian ancestry with ease. This page serves as a central hub for anyone interested in exploring their Ukrainian roots, offering a comprehensive collection of Ukrainian genealogy resources. Here, you’ll find valuable links to various tools and information, including detailed guides on accessing Ukrainian military service records, engaging with Ukrainian genealogy forums, and exploring databases on repressed individuals in Ukrainian history.
In addition to these resources, we provide contact details for Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian genealogy, offering insights and tips to enhance your research. From understanding the historical context of your ancestors’ lives to navigating the complexities of Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian genealogy.
Content
Please refer to the Table of Contents below to easily navigate through this page. Our selection of Ukrainian genealogy links covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you have access to the best resources for tracing your Ukrainian 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.fondhistory.ru/ | A memorial dedicated to participants in the Battle of Stalingrad | WW2 |
| STSG | ru.stsg.de | Databases with information about Soviet soldiers who died in captivity in Germany | 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. |
| Ukrainian Martyrologist of the 20th Century | archives.gov.ua | Database with information on over 113,000 victims of communist-era persecution in Ukraine, including biographical data and file locations. |
| Indeks Represjonowanych | indeksrepresjonowanych.pl | A searchable database of people persecuted, killed, or repatriated during Soviet rule, covering several Eastern European countries. |
| NKVD Agents Database | nkvd.memo.ru | A database revealing the names of 41,000 NKVD agents who worked during the Soviet years from 1935-1939. |
| Names of Independent Ukraine | db.geroika.org.ua | A database listing more than 16,000 people involved in the fight for Ukraine's independence. |
| Famine Victims of Ukraine | memorialholodomors.org.ua | Lists of victims of the Holodomor, the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933. Searchable by region. |
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. |
| Genoua | genoua.name/ | Ukrainian genealogy forum |
Archives and vital records
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Myheritage | myheritage.com | Family tree builder with various records. |
| Familysearch | familysearch.org | Millions of global records including naturalization, immigration, birth, death, and marriage records. |
| Ancestry | ancestry.com | Millions of global records including naturalization, immigration, birth, death, and marriage records. |
| Geni | geni.com | Family tree builder with connections to other trees. |
| Archives of Canada | canada.ca | Records of immigrants from the Russian Empire to Canada. |
| Geneteka | geneteka.genealodzy.pl | Database of records from Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and some from Ukraine and Russia. |
| Genealogy Indexer | genealogyindexer.org | Indexed and scanned records from Russia and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. |
| Ukrainian Wikisource Archives | uk.wikisource.org | A collection of digitized archival documents related to Ukraine, available on Wikisource. |
| State Archives of Kyiv Region | opisi.dako.gov.ua | A searchable database of filtration cases for repatriates from Kyiv Region, with scans of original records. |
| State Archives of Zhytomyr Region (Victims) | zhytomyr.archives.gov.ua | Lists of Soviet-era persecution victims from the 1920s-1940s, organized alphabetically in 22 documents. |
| State Archives of Zhytomyr Region (Laborers) | zhytomyr.archives.gov.ua | Records of persons deported for forced labor during WWII, with information listed alphabetically in 29 documents. |
| State Archives of Kyiv (Civil Act Records) | opisi.dako.gov.ua | Indexed records of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths in Kyiv Region from 1919-1945. |
| State Archives of Kyiv (Birth Records) | archive.kyivcity.gov.ua | Indexed birth records from Kyiv from 1919-1936, with more than 190,000 records searchable. |
| Odessa 3 | odessa3.org | A resource for Ukrainian and Eastern European genealogy, focusing on Odessa and the Black Sea region. |
| Ukrainian State Archives | archives.gov.ua | The official portal for Ukrainian state archives, offering access to various archival records and resources. |
| Ukrainian Immigrants, 1891-1930 | bac-lac.gc.ca | Immigration records for Ukrainians who entered Canada between 1891 and 1930, including manifest and passenger lists. |
| Sub-Carpathia Genealogy | sub-carpathia-genealogy.org | Dedicated to genealogy in the Sub-Carpathia region, offering resources and databases specific to that area. |
| Pra.in.ua | pra.in.ua | The largest database of Ukrainian residents born between 1650 and 1920. Registration required. |
Cemeteries
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave | findagrave.com | Burial records |
| Billion Graves | billiongraves.com | Burial records |
Jewish Records
| Resource Name | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gesher Galicia | www.geshergalicia.org | Focuses on Jewish genealogy in Galicia, a historical region in Eastern Europe, providing access to records and research tools. |
| JRI-Poland | https://jri-poland.org | A leading resource for Jewish genealogical research in Poland, offering indexed records and other research aids. |
| JewishGen | www.jewishgen.org | A central resource for Jewish genealogy, with a vast database of records, family trees, and Holocaust-related information. |
| Forum J-Roots | www.forum.j-roots.info | An online forum focused on Jewish genealogy, providing a platform for discussions, research tips, and information sharing. |
| Bessarabia Forum | http://bessarabia.forum24.ru | A forum dedicated to genealogy in the Bessarabia region, allowing users to share information and collaborate on research. |
| Jewish Communities in Galicia Search Engine | http://agad.gov.pl/ | A database documenting nearly 8,000 Jewish communities in mid-19th century Galicia, useful for genealogical research. |