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Goal 1: Learn about Lithuanian research.


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ALearn about Lithuanian genealogy.


  1. Get Started: Learn about Lithuanian research in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: Lithuania Getting Started
    MH Wiki—Lithuanian Genealogy

  2. Beginning: Watch these videos for tips on beginning Lithuanian genealogy.

    BYU—An Introduction to Lithuanian Genealogy—54:57 - 2019


    RT—Introduction to Lithuanian Genealogy—19:03 - 2021



  3. Resources: Learn more about Lithuanian genealogy resources in this video.

    BYU—Resources for Lithuanian Genealogy—56:33 - 2019



  4. Here are some tips for interviewing Lithuanian relatives or others about genealogy.

    For Beginner Researchers

  5. Surnames: This video explains how to understand Lithuanian last names.

    How Lithuanian Last Names Work&2:45 - 2017

  6. Explore the Kalba database for origins and variations on Lithuanian surnames.
  7. Search the Geneanet site for Lithuanian surnames.


BExplore Lithuanian genealogy resources.


  1. Explore resources on the Lithuanian Global Genealogy Society site.
  2. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  3. Explore resources available on the FEEFHS site.
  4. Jewish: Learn about resources available in the LitvakSIG database.

    Researching Your Lithuanian Roots

  5. Explore the The LitvakSIG All Lithuania database for Jewish family history resources.


CLearn about Lithuanian emigration and immigration.


  1. Basics: Learn about Lithuania emigration and immigration in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Lithuania Emigration and Immigration

  2. Town of Origin: Learn how to find the home town of your Lithuanian ancestor.

    FS—Wiki: Lithuania Finding Town of Origin

  3. Wikipedia: Learn about immigration history and demographics in this Wikipedia article.

    Wikipedia: Lithuanian Americans

  4. Learn how to find your Lithuanian ancestors in U.S. immigration records.

    RT—Finding Your Lithuanian Ancestors in the U.S. Immigration Records—21:31 - 2021