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Latvia


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Goal 1: Learn about Latvian research.


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ALearn about Latvian genealogy.


  1. Get Started: Learn about Latvian research in these FamilySearch Wiki articles.

    FS—Wiki: Latvia Genealogy
    FS—Wiki: Latvia Getting Started

  2. Resources: Get an overview of the resources at the Latvian State Historical Archives.

    LT—The Latvian State Historical Archives

  3. Explore the Raduraksti site, in the Latvian State Historical Archives, for a variety of records.
  4. Search for free online books on Latvia research on the FamilySearch site.
  5. Record Finder: Use the Latvia Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Latvia Record Finder

  6. Emigration and Immigration: Learn about Latvia emigration and immigration in these FamilySearch Wiki articles.

    FS—Wiki: Latvia Emigration and Immigration
    FS—Wiki: Latvia Finding Town of Origin

  7. Learn about immigration history and demographics in this Wikipedia article.

    Wikipedia: Latvian Americans

Exercises


BExplore additional resources for Latvian research.


  1. Explore the Latvian National Archives site.
  2. Explore Latvia Genealogy Resources on the FEEFHS site.
  3. Explore the Latvian GenWeb site for resources.
  4. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  5. Explore the Archives Portal Europe site. Click the "Search in all countries" dropdown and then select Latvia.
  6. Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Latvian surnames.