Galicia · 48 pages
The Antoniuk family
Tiahliv · Prystan
Parish records, household histories, wartime events and family charts come together to tell the story of several generations.
Family history research in Ukraine
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I trace your family through archival records, building a family tree with documented relationships and copies of the sources behind each finding.
A surname, a place and an approximate year are enough to start. Tell me what you know, and we will work out the next step.
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Serhii PanchyshynMA in History · Ivan Franko University of Lviv
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Polissia · 27 pages
The Khylko family
Stuhivshchyna · Khlupliany
A generation-by-generation account with biographies, tables of children and documentary illustrations of a family from Polissia.
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- Copy of the record found
- Explanation of its contents
- Archival reference
from UAH 1,200
About record searches →Research a family branch
Trace the generations step by step and verify their relationships.
- Records and a research report
- Family tree
- GEDCOM file for future research
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Review your materials and work out where to look next.
- Review of your starting information
- Potential archival sources
- Research recommendations
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Four steps to your family story
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We agree the questions, sources, budget and format of the results.
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I compare records and document each verified family connection.
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I organise the findings so they can be checked, expanded and passed to future generations.
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- Old records explained in plain language
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- Report, GEDCOM or family book, as agreed
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About the researcher
Your family history
researched by me personally
I am Serhii Panchyshyn, a historian and practising genealogist. I trace family histories across Ukraine and the historic Ukrainian regions once within the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires.
I hold an MA in History from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. My own tree includes over 2,300 people, with some branches traced back seven to ten generations.
For curious beginners
Your first steps into family history
How to trace ancestors in Ukraine
A straightforward guide for beginners
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Dates, names and family ties in old handwriting
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Which records should you start with?
From family papers to parish registers
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What you should know
A clear scope and realistic expectations make the first step easier.
Where do I start if I know very little?
Send the name of your earliest known relative, an approximate place and lifetime dates. If the place is unknown, share other clues. We will assess which record could take the search forward.
What does the free assessment cover?
An initial look at feasibility, information to clarify and a likely budget. A detailed consultation reviewing your materials and planning the search is a separate service at UAH 1,000.
How much does research cost?
A search for one event and one person starts at UAH 1,200; a family branch at UAH 7,000. The final cost depends on the place, period and available sources and is agreed beforehand.
Can you trace a family back to the 1700s?
Sometimes, if a continuous sequence of records survives. I do not promise a set number of generations: it depends on your locality’s sources.
How long does research take?
A focused search may take a few days or longer; a family branch can take weeks or months. Timing is agreed after assessing the task and access.
What if the record cannot be found?
I explain which sources were checked, the gaps and possible next steps. Any extension of the research or budget is agreed separately.
Can we work remotely?
Yes. We discuss information, documents and results by messenger or email. The scope and terms can be set out in a contract or invoice.
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The initial assessment is a brief introduction to your question. A detailed genealogy consultation with a review of materials costs UAH 1,000.
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