The State Archives in Bydgoszcz contain War and Domain Records detailing the Jewish population in the Netze District after Poland’s partition in 1772. These records include censuses listing Jews, their wealth, and social status. Over time, restrictions eased, allowing more Jewish settlements, reflecting changing attitudes from Frederick II to his successors until 1806.
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A Guide to Searching Ancestors in Northern Poland
The Pomeranian Genealogical Society’s search engine is essential for researching ancestors in Northern Poland and has undergone recent changes. It covers areas including the Pomeranian Voivodeship and parts of Kuyavian-Pomeranian and West Pomeranian Voivodeships. Despite some missing features, it remains a valuable tool for genealogical searches.
Finding Your Polish Ancestry: Tips and Resources
Often, all we know about our great-grandfather or great-grandmother is that they claimed to come from Poland. And they were not necessarily Poles – they have been… Read more “Finding Your Polish Ancestry: Tips and Resources”
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