Holocaust Records Research Guide
Jewish genealogical research frequently intersects with Holocaust documentation. Many families seeking ancestral records discover gaps due to wartime displacement and destruction of records between 1933–1945.
Primary Institutions with Holocaust Records
Researchers should begin with:
Types of Holocaust Records Available
- Deportation lists
- Ghetto registers
- Concentration camp documentation
- Survivor testimony
- Pages of Testimony
- Displaced Persons (DP) camp records
Research Tips
- Search alternate spellings
- Use town-based searches
- Check neighboring villages
- Cross-reference civil records