Slovakia Genealogy Research Strategies

Slovakia Genealogy Research Strategies
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Bill Tarkulich's

Slovakia & Environs

Genealogy Research Strategies

Developing effective approaches to ancestral research in Slovakia

including Rusyn/Ruthenian settlements

Recommended by the U. S. National Archives & Family History Library

Mothers Day in Snina 1937

Ahoj! Hello! These pages provide strategy assistance to English-speaking researchers of immigrants from the regions of present-day Slovak Republic (Slovakia). This collection also provides a contemporary and historical perspective of the region through essays, documents and photographs.

My research focus is on Eastern Slovakia (Slovak Republic) / formerly Czechoslovakia / formerly Upper Hungary. Primary research areas include the peoples and lands in the Carpathian mountains and immediate borderlands of Southern Poland (Galicia) and Western Ukraine (Carpatho-Rus). While there is a focus, all methods and tools referenced herein can be successfully used for researching throughout Slovakia.

I am thrilled to report that this strategy was the key to my family search success long before online material was available. Without any information to start with, I located my grandparent's Rusyn villages, connected with my new-found cousins in Slovakia and spent two weeks lving with them, in their villages, eating, drinking, sleeping and most importantly sharing and learning.

Along with this web site, I write articles and give presentations in publications, meetings and conferences througout the world. I am a member of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society , CGSI and The Lemko Association

Upcoming Events

I have been a presenter at various event across the United States for the past twenty years.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - Population and Urbarial Census of Hungary, Carpatho Rusyn Society Webinar
October, 2025 , Topics to announced, 2025 CGSI Conference, Kansas City

I would be pleased to present to your organization at no charge. Contact me for more information.

CONTENTS

Table Of Contents - A complete listing of all pages
What's New - A description of site updates
Welcome - What these pages are all about
Strategy - A systematic approach to ancestral research
History - A brief summary of major events and unique reference material
Place Names - Explanation of multiple village names and how to find them
Settlements - Local information & loads of photos of Eastern Slovakia villages
Maps - Historic and Contemporary map references useful in research
Churches - Description of various churches, their records and examples
Census - Explanation of historical census, their availability and examples
Military- Explanation of various military records, availability and examples. Military History
FHL Resources - The Mormon's Family History Library catalog holdings related to Slovakia
Correspondence - How to find, address and compose letters to Slovakia
Culture - Art, Architecture, Social Customs & Language
Passports, Church/Government Certificates & Other Document Examples
Toolbox - Quick Reference to the Most Versatile Web Resources for Genealogy

Potpourri - A catch-all of interesting topics, photos and links

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