17 January 2023
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1853 Tax Register of Doukhobors in the Caucasus
The 1853 Tax Register of Doukhobors in the Caucasus by Jonathan J. Kalmakoff is perhaps one of the most important sources for Doukhobor genealogical research in Russia. The book is compiled from the original Russian tax records housed at the Georgian State Archives in Tbilisi, Georgia. This book contains detailed family information about the Doukhobors living in the Caucasus mountain region of Russia in 1853 and includes: the name and age of the males in each household, the family relationship to the head of the household, the year of arrival from Russia, the number of males and females in each household and more.
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1918 Census of Independent Doukhobors
A book by Jonathan Kalmakoff. 1918 Census of Independent Doukhobors provides family historians and genealogists with a guide to Independent Doukhobors living in Western Canada. The book contains over 6,600 names taken from the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
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Allows you to search the Copenhagen Police Emigrant Protocol for people who emigrated from Denmark between 1869-1908. Website is in Danish but there is a translate to other languages option at the top of the page
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Doukhobor Cemetery Transcription Project
Learn about this ambitious new project to transcribe all Doukhobor cemeteries and burial sites in Canada, the current status of the project, and how you can volunteer to participate to preserve Doukhobor history.
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The primary internet source connecting researchers of Doukhobor genealogy. Dedicated to the reclamation, discovery, collection, preservation and free sharing of information related to Doukhobor family history.
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1918 Census of Independent Doukhobors
A book by Jonathan Kalmakoff.
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Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists, 1898-1928
A book by Steve Lapshinoff and Jonathan Kalmakoff.
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Guide to Doukhobor Names & Naming Practices
Assists researchers in understanding Russian Doukhobor names and naming practices and recognizing Doukhobor names that appear in records.
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Index of Imperial Russian Occupational Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to occupations, trades and professions in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Imperial Russian Weights & Measures
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to weights and measures in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. The terms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Archival Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains record and archival terms, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Dates & Calendar Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to dates, time and calendars in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Familial Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains familial, kinship and gender terms, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Genealogical Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains general terms relating to Russian genealogy, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Nationality, Religion & Class Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to religion, nationality and class in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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In Russian genealogical sources, numbers and dates are occasionally spelt out. The following glossary contains transliterated spellings of cardinal (1, 2, 3) and ordinal (1st, 2nd, 3rd) numbers in Russian.
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Origin and Meaning of Doukhobor Surnames
Glossary containing the roots and meanings of over 400 Russian Doukhobor surnames with over 2,500 English spelling variations.
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Society of Named Doukhobors of Canada, 1930 Saskatchewan Membership List
A book by Jonathan Kalmakoff.
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Historical maps are a important tool in genealogical research. They can provide clues to where our ancestors lived and where to look for written records about them. They can be used to locate settlements and geographic features, identify changing place names and political boundaries, and understand migration routes and settlement patterns. They are also a great visual aid, reference source and add extra interest to our research. The following collection of online historical maps has been specifically developed for Doukhobor genealogical research.
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Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists, 1898-1928
A book by Steve Lapshinoff and Jonathan Kalmakoff.
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An online learning provider offering high-quality, engaging courses and workshops taught by experienced and respected instructors. Topics include DNA, citing your sources, writing, methodology and tools.
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Guide to Doukhobor Census Records
This index describes various Doukhobor census records in Canada - their historical background, dates, content, usefulness and reliability, availability and published indexes.
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HollyGenealogy - Professional Research Services
Holly’s genealogy research services include coaching sessions, research planning and conducting traditional research projects. Whether you need some advice concerning a “brick wall” in your research, you need some assistance in focusing your goals, or you have research that requires a little more time or know-how, the research services Holly provides can help you discover more about your family history.
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Index of Imperial Russian Occupational Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to occupations, trades and professions in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Imperial Russian Weights & Measures
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to weights and measures in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. The terms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Dates & Calendar Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to dates, time and calendars in Imperial Russia, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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Index of Russian Geographic Terms
In order to find and use specific types of Russian records, resarchers need to be able to identify and understand some key terms in the Russian language. This glossary contains terms relating to geographic features and places, transliterated from Russian, along with their English translations. Theterms included here are those that you are likely to find in Russian genealogical sources.
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This index contains the name and location of over 108 Doukhobor cemetery and burial sites in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. It also identifies the status of transcriptions for these cemeteries.
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Index to Doukhobor Ship Passenger Lists
With few exceptions, the Doukhobors arrived in Canada in four distinct waves in: (i) 1898 - 1899; (ii) 1904 - 1905; (iii)1910 - 1912; and (iv) 1926 - 1928. This web site contains an index of known ship passenger lists for each of these periods.
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Index to Doukhobor Ship Passenger Surnames
Ship lists constitute the official record of Doukhobor immigration to Canada.Compiled on board by the ship's purser and examined by customs and immigrationauthorities upon arrival, they are important sources of information about our Doukhobor immigrant ancestorsWith few exceptions, the Doukhobors arrived in Canada in four distinct waves in 1898-1899, 1902-1906,1909-1914 and 1925-1930. The following index compiled by Jonathan J. Kalmakoff contains known ship passengerlists for each of these periods.
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Johnston County Heritage Center
A department of Johnston County Government. Smithfield, North Carolina
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We hold approximately 2,500 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 maps/atlases, 100,000 photographic images, 600 private collections of books and papers, and vertical files on genealogy, biography, and local history. The focus for genealogical records primarily includes the eastern half of North Carolina and the Virginia Tidewater region.
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Johnston County Heritage Center - Genealogical Research
Smithfield, North Carolina. We hold approximately 2,500 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 maps/atlases, 100,000 photographic images, 600 private collections of books and papers, and vertical files on genealogy, biography, and local history. The focus for genealogical records primarily includes the eastern half of North Carolina and the Virginia Tidewater region.
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Herald Harvest Edition History Headlines
Smithfield Herald Harvest Edition's History Section from 1961 through 2000.
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Surname Index of Columbia County Guardianship Papers 1802-1866
This index contains over 6,000 entries of individuals involved in Columbia County, New York guardianship cases in the early to mid-19th century, and is available for purchase as a downloadable PDF.
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The Doukhobor Gazetteer - Introduction
A comprehensive encyclopedia of geographical places and features associated with the Doukhobors in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Armenia, Cyprus, Canada and the United States. With over 1,100 entries, past and present, it is an invaluable reference source for research purposes. Each entry contains toponymic and historical data, geographic coordinates and other descriptive information. Search by name, type, alphabetically and geographically.