Family History Research in Poland: Genealogical Search, Archival Documents & Confirmation of Polish Descent

Genealogical research in Poland offers a unique opportunity to uncover your family’s history, restore lost connections, and confirm Polish ancestry. Searching for ancestors in archives not only helps locate missing relatives but also provides a deeper understanding of the historical context in which your forebears lived. Poland’s rich history, closely tied to Prussia, Austria-Hungary, and Russia, often leads to unexpected discoveries in genealogical research. Our genealogical center provides a comprehensive range of services, including lineage reconstruction, archival document analysis, and family tree creation.

Genealogical sources in Poland span from the 17th century to the present day, and for noble families, records can trace back as far as the 15th century! Extensive archival materials are available for genealogical research in Poland. We work with vital records, church registers, population censuses, court documents, and other valuable sources of ancestral information. These documents help establish birth, marriage, and death dates, as well as provide insights into professions, places of residence, and social status.

Many clients seek our assistance in confirming Polish ancestry to obtain a Pole’s Card (Karta Polaka) or Polish citizenship. We provide support in gathering archival documents necessary for repatriation, conduct independent archival searches, and submit official requests. Additionally, we help recover lost documents required for nationality verification and repatriation, as well as compile personalized family history books that include ancestral stories, photographs, and archival records.

Conducting genealogical research in Poland requires attention to detail and knowledge of the region’s historical complexities. Our specialists work with state and church archives, using both modern technology and traditional research methods to help you uncover your ancestors’ history and reconstruct your family tree. If you are interested in genealogical research, we are ready to assist you in locating ancestors in archival records, building a family tree, and preserving your family’s heritage.

Additionally, our experts actively explore other valuable historical materials that help uncover biographies of people who lived in past centuries. Important sources of biographical information often include personal records from the 19th-20th centuries containing details about places of education and employment (service records). Local population censuses, conducted in cities and rural areas (family censuses), are also of great significance. In the Kingdom of Poland from the second half of the 19th century to 1914, these censuses were written in the Russian language. Useful sources also include military registry documents as well as property descriptions and plans. All these materials allow for a more detailed examination of the daily lives of ancestors who left their mark in history.

Time inexorably races forward, carrying away the pages of history and the mysterious destinies of ancestors left in the past. It's challenging to comprehend, but behind each person in the genealogical tree lies an entire lived life. These individuals left their mark in time, filling their lives with events, joy, sorrow, happiness, and sadness. Despite having long faded into oblivion, their legacy, like an invisible thread, connects us to the past. The importance of preserving this history is undeniable. The European Genealogical Center provides an opportunity to dive into family history. Remembering, cherishing, and respecting it not only allows us to delve into our past but also strengthens our connection to what makes us a unique part of this world.