Maybe your family kept a Polish surname but lost the name of the village. Perhaps a grandparent settled abroad and the details changed with each retelling. We can start with the fragments you have, even when they do not yet add up to a family tree.
Ask about your family story ↗Historical Polish records can be spread across different archives and languages. A town name, parish, approximate birth year or passenger document may point us towards records worth checking. We will tell you what is available for your particular case and distinguish evidence from possible matches.
Even one detail may be useful. Please avoid sending sensitive information about living relatives in your first email.
A focused PDF report that explains the evidence, references its sources and points out uncertainties. The starter study is usually 2–4 pages, not a promise of a complete family tree.
My Polish surname was changed after emigration. Can I still enquire?
Yes. Names were often spelled differently in different records. Include the versions you know; we will consider whether they provide a sensible starting point.
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