If you want to learn more about your ancestors, you need to learn how to work with archival sources, communicate with relatives and form a family tree. The best way to start your genealogical research is to draw up your own pedigree.
It is necessary
- - archival documents;
- - old photos;
- - conversations with loved ones.
Instructions
Step 1
When trying to learn more about your kind-tribe, keep in mind that it is impossible to remember everything. Therefore, write down all the facts and indicate their sources, carefully forming special folders with documents from old letters, photographs and papers.
Step 2
Conduct a revision of old documents and photos. The documents that contain genealogical information include: certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, death certificates, work books, certificates, certificates, passports, certificates, order books, military cards, diplomas, etc.
Step 3
When trying to find and form a family tree, look at the names, dates, place of residence, and family ties between your ancestors. Take photocopies of all documents, putting documents on the maternal side in one folder, and on the paternal side in another. To prevent chaos in your small family archive, you will need a separate envelope or folder for documents for each person.
Step 4
Old relatives will tell you invaluable information about your ancestors. You can also find many documents valuable to you there. Do not neglect this fact. At the same time, do not forget to ask them leading and clarifying questions, since the attention of such people is quite scattered.
Step 5
Archives play a huge role in genealogy. To find your family tree, contact the appropriate archive or ask for archival documents to work in the reading room. For an archive request, you need to know the last names, first names and patronymics of the people you are interested in, their dates of birth or at least approximate years of life, place of residence, nationality, state (Cossacks, nobility, urban estate), marital status, etc.
Step 6
When contacting the archive with a request to search for information about your ancestors, please note that their services are provided on a paid basis. The addresses of state archives in various regions of the Russian Federation are located at
Step 7
If you just want to find out the family tree of some famous dynasties or people, visit the museum dedicated to their memory. In addition to the exhibits, their genealogy is often presented there.
