How do I trace my ancestors in Poland?

How do I trace my ancestors in Poland?

Tracing Polish ancestors

1. Research Poland’s history.
2. Find out as much as you can from your relatives.
3. Ask about place of origin and religious denomination or faith.
4. Find the name of the town or village of origin.
5. Collect any documents, such as birth, baptism, marriage or death certificates.

How do I find birth records in Poland?

Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Certificates If the birth, marriage or death occurred in a village or other place in which no vital statistics office is maintained, the record can be obtained from the Communal Vital Statistics Office (lokalny Urzad Stanu Cywilnego) established for the community.

What is Auschwitz called in Polish?

Oświęcim
Auschwitz, Polish Oświęcim, also called Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest concentration camp and extermination camp.

How do you research family history in Poland?

The best sources of genealogical information in Poland are the church records kept by the local parishes. The Family History Library has church records on microfilm from many parishes throughout Poland. Use the FamilySearch Catalog to determine what records are available for the locality.

Does Poland have census records?

Censuses (counts and descriptions of populations) have been taken by the various governments of Poland, primarily for population studies, taxation, or military purposes. The prime value of census records is for grouping families together.

How do I get a copy of my Polish birth certificate?

Required Documents[edit]

1. An application submitted at the Polish Civil Registry Offices or Consular Section.
2. A valid ID or a valid proof of identity.
3. The documents confirming the relationship to the person for whom certificate is to be issued.
4. Consular fee.
5. Retrieval of Birth Certificate Application.

Where are Polish ancestors from?

The Poles, or Polish people, are a nation and an ethnic group of predominantly West Slavic descent, who share a common history, culture, the Polish language and are identified with the country of Poland in Central Europe.