A special focus is placed on repatriation cases and confirming national heritage. Many individuals turn to us to verify their Romanian or Moldovan ancestry, which can serve as a basis for obtaining citizenship. We assist in submitting requests to archival institutions, collecting necessary documents, and conducting genealogical analysis. Additionally, our clients have access to services for creating a family history book, complete with archival documents, photographs, and detailed descriptions of their family's past. Working with historical records requires a professional approach and deep knowledge of historical processes. Our specialists utilize national, church, and military archives, as well as modern genealogical databases. Regardless of the complexity of the search, we strive to restore missing links in the family tree and help our clients learn more about their ancestors and roots.
Genealogical research in Moldova offers unique opportunities for tracing ancestors and restoring lost family records. Many people seek to learn about their family history, confirm their nationality, or locate relatives lost due to historical events. Our genealogical center provides professional services for reconstructing family trees, searching for archival documents, and compiling detailed genealogical records. We conduct research in Moldova, Ukraine, and other countries, helping our clients unlock the mysteries of their past. The primary sources for genealogical research include parish registers, confession lists, census records, and tax censuses, covering periods from the 18th century onward. These archival materials contain essential data on birth, marriage, and death, as well as social status and places of residence. Our specialists carefully analyze genealogical records and trace ancestors based on their place of residence.
Every branch of a family tree holds a unique saga, and researching one's ancestors is the key to uncovering personal history and destiny
Genealogical Research in Moldova: Tracing Ancestors, Archival Search & Exploring Family History
In addition, our specialists actively research other valuable historical materials that help uncover the biographies of people who lived in past centuries. Important sources of information often include personal records from the 19th and 20th centuries related to education and employment (service records). Special attention is given to local censuses conducted in cities and rural areas (family lists). Useful sources include military registration documents, as well as descriptions and plans of real estate. Materials related to Jews who lived in Moldova have also been preserved. All these sources allow for a more detailed understanding of the daily lives of ancestors who left their mark in history.
Time inexorably moves forward, carrying with it the pages of the past and the mysterious destinies of ancestors. It is difficult to imagine, but behind each person in the family tree is an entire lived life. These individuals left their mark in time, filling their lives with events, joy and sorrow, happiness and sadness. And despite the fact that they have long departed from our world, 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 delve into it. Remembering, preserving, and respecting history means not only delving into our past but also strengthening our connection to what makes us a unique part of the present.
One of the key sources in genealogical research is parish metric books, maintained by churches of various denominations. These records documented the most important life events, such as baptisms, marriages, and funerals. While Moldova has a predominantly Orthodox Christian heritage, it also had a significant Jewish population, making Jewish ancestry verification a sought-after service in Moldovan archives. As part of the Russian Empire, Bessarabia conducted taxpayer censuses (Revision Lists), which provide detailed information about family composition, listing family members and their relation to the household head. Orthodox churches also maintained confession lists—records of parishioners marking their participation in confession rites.