I had the good fortune to encounter someone that was researching their family tree/history that included some information about my mother’s family. Due to this connection I was able to fill in information about my maternal ancestors back to my great-great-great parents on the Tyzbir side. The other person was researching their own family history and ended up including information about my grandfather, Gregory Tyzbir, lineage. One of the relatives of the other researchers married an descendant of Gregory & Anna Tyzbir. She was able to send me copies of the images of the church records for them. This allowed me to fill in quite a few gaps I had in the Tyzbir Family Tree. These images also gave me a starting point in my own review/search of the church records.
To that end I did find another birth records for a Petrus (Peter?) Tyzbir who was listed as born on 27 September 1904 born to Andreas Tyzbir and Euphrosinia Kuchar. Andreas & Euphrosinia are my great grandparents. This would then mean that there is a 20 year gap between the birth of my grandfather Gregory and Petrus Tyzbir. There may have been other children born to my great grandparents within that time period. That is where I’m at with my Tyzbir research; trying to find other children born to Andreas & Euphrosina.
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If you have Eastern European roots and want to learn more about your family history, you are in luck! While researching family history can be complex and time-consuming, the internet offers a wealth of resources to help you uncover your Eastern European ancestor’s stories. In this article, we will look at some of the available tools for researching family history in Eastern Europe.
1. Genealogy Databases
A genealogy database is a software package designed to store, retrieve, and manage family history data. These databases provide a wealth of information, including birth, death, marriage records, census data, military records, and more. Some popular genealogy databases include Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and Findmypast. These databases contain extensive information from Eastern Europe.
2. National Archives and Libraries
Many countries in Eastern Europe have national archives and libraries that contain historical records and documents. These archives and libraries are great places to find information about your ancestors, including census data, immigration records, naturalization records, and church records. Some popular archives and libraries to check out are the National Archives of Hungary, the National Archives of Poland, and the National Archives of Romania.
3. Maps and Gazetteers
Maps and gazetteers are valuable tools for researching family history in Eastern Europe. They can provide a snapshot of what life was like in a particular area and help you locate ancestral villages. Some popular online resources for maps and gazetteers include Geogen, Genealogy Maps, and JewishGen.
4. Social Media
Social media platforms can be helpful for connecting with family members and distant relatives. Facebook groups and genealogy discussion forums are great places to ask for advice, share your research, and find others with common research interests.
5. DNA Testing
DNA testing is a powerful tool that can help you uncover genetic matches and find new cousins. It can also help you trace your ancestry and ethnicity. Some popular DNA testing companies include AncestryDNA, 23andMe, and MyHeritage. Although, i still feel there are unresolved issues with the current technology and process. I don’t recommend but include it here for completeness.
In conclusion, researching family history in Eastern Europe can be challenging, but with the help of online resources, you can uncover hidden gems about your ancestors. Genealogy databases, national archives and libraries, maps and gazetteers, social media, and DNA testing are just some of the available tools for exploring your Eastern European roots. Happy researching!
I’ve been searching for Iwaniw relatives online peertaining to my genealogy research. I have come across many people with the Iwaniw surname but, unfortunately, I haven’t come across anyone that is related to my family line. What I have found regarding that situation will be a blog post for another time.
As I stated I have been searching for relatives with the surname of Iwaniw with little luck. But if i look at the family tree I can see why. My father had 3 brothers and one sister. Well, his sister married and took on her husbands name, Marika Iwaniw became Marika Koval. Even though she had 3 children, none of them would have carried the last name of Iwaniw.
My farther’s oldest brother, Wasyl, had disappeared during the war and he was the reason I started my gemealogy research. I am not aware of any of his descendnents. So, taht is a temporary dead end. My father’s other brother, Mukola (Nicholas) has never contacted my father but I may have a lead on him from information I found through Anolsen Archives. But that is for another blog post.
Then there is my Uncle Ivan. I met him in when he came to visit. The actual year escapes me but it was some time in the 1970’s. He had 5 daughters. All would marry and none would carry on the Iwaniw name. Fast forward to this past January when I received a message my account on MyHeritage.com from someone names Julia. She was writing to me to find out if I had a picture of her great-grandfather, my Uncle Ivan. I come to find out that Julia is the granddaughter of my cousin, Olga, who is the daughter of my Uncle Ivan. So, now I have a connection to a relative in my father’s fmily line. And as a bonus, she is also interested in conducting her family research. She has helped in filling in the many gaps that I have in thqt line. My Uncle Ivan had 5 dughters and they are all still alive in Easter Ukraine.
Using information that Julia has provided, I have been able to connect with other descendents of my Uncle Ivan and build out the family tree. It was by sheer luck that I was able to connect and communicate with my 1st cousin twice removed. Due to the war in Eastern Ukraine I have not been able to connect or contact my cousin Olga except through Julia or her mother Svilana. who I also was able to connect with.,