The Family Roots Publishing Company (FRPC) is excited to announce the recent acquisition of an excellent stock of “Tracing Your Ancestors: Eastern European Research, A Practical Guide.” In celebration, we’re offering these informative guides at a special 20% discount until December 31. This item is now available for order by simply clicking the provided links or images.
Compiled by renowned Eastern European research specialists Lisa A. Alzo and Dave Obee, this value-packed guide was published in 2020. It has 66 pages in a softcover, saddle-stapled format, with the ISBN 978-1-926510-13-2. It’s also known as Item # MM033.
The guide is a treasure trove of unique subject matter, adding fresh insights and revisiting some older topics that are crucial for anyone tracing their Eastern European roots. Here’s an overview gleaned from the book’s Table of Contents:
- Tips for researching your Eastern European ancestry from both sides of the ocean
- A look at often overlooked resources useful for Eastern European genealogist
- Current updates in available collections at FamilySearch provided by Greg Nelson
- A deep dive into understanding the meanings, suffixes, and variations of Eastern European surnames
- The top ten databases for finding online records of Eastern European ancestors
- Steps to identify Eastern European place names
- An in-depth historical and genealogical exploration of the nearly-forgotten German colony of Volhynia by Dave Obee
- A comprehensive collection of 17 sites for researching ancestors in Austria and Hungary
- Guidance on locating Eastern European census and population schedules
- Helpful resources and tips for beginning research into ancestry from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
- A review of the most effective tools for working with Eastern European documents
- A comprehensive evaluation of 15 essential resources for exploring your roots in Poland, Ukraine, and Galicia
- An introduction to ten Eastern European Societies and an explanation of how they can boost your genealogical research.