Genealogical & Historical Resources
Raduraksti – scanned images of documents such as baptisms, marriages, deaths, census records, farm revision lists and more. Requires sign-up
Ciltskoki – collection of databases that link to records on Raduraksti plus maps, forums, historical information, links to FamilySearch documents and more. Requires sign-up
FamilySearch – this link of for a list of most of the Latvian resources available on this vast worldwide family history site Requires sign-up
Cemety – searchable database of graves in cemeteries all across Latvia
Arolsen Archives – online database of records pertaining to victims of Nazi persecution and Displaced Persons during WWII
Roots Saknes – site with extensive information about all aspects of Latvian history with a focus on genealogy
Lūse Research – the blog site of Riga-based professional genealogist Agnese Lūse. Contains extensive info and tips when starting your Latvian family history search. She also offers paid research services.
Discovering Latvian Roots – this is the site of professional genealogist Antra Celmina. This site is also filled with many helpful tips for researching your Latvian family history.
Periodika – historic newspapers and periodicals from The Latvian National Library
In Search of Lost Latvia (Zudusī Latvija) – thousands of searchable historic photos from The Latvian National Library
See Hear Latvia (Redzi Dzirdi Latviju) – searchable database of thousands of photos, audio files and video footage from The Latvian State Archives
Baltic Maps – site where you can look up the present locations of cities, streets, churches, buildings, farms, addresses and more
Time Note – searchable database of thousands of selected obituaries, death notices and graves. Started in Latvia but includes other countries now as well.
Dodies.lv Historical Maps – collection of overlapping historical maps from the 18th and 19th centuries
Aspazija’s Father: Rozenbergs – this is my other website that documents my extensive research on the paternal family history of the great Latvian writer, Elza Rozenberga (Aspazija).