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Administrative Unit of Ionian Islands
Introduction Situated along the west coast of Greece, the Ionian islands are comprised of seven large and many smaller ones: Kerkyra/Corfu (Κέρκυρα); Paxos (Παξοί); Lefkada (Λευκάδα) or Lefkas; Ithaki (Ιθάκη) or Ithaca; Kefalonia (Κεφαλονιά) or Cefalonia,...
Administrative Unit of Epirus
Introduction Epirus became part of Greece in 1913. It was under Ottoman rule from the 15th-early 19th century. After a period of semi-independence, Ottomans regained control in 1821. Epirus has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Over the centuries, its borders...
Administrative Unit of Central Macedonia
Introduction Central Macedonia became part of Greece in 1913. Located in northern Greece, it shares borders with Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Its varied geography encompasses high mountains and lowlands with many rivers that lead to a peninsula in the...
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Καλωσήρθες! Welcome to the Greek Genealogy Guide!
Here you can learn everything you need to know about Greek genealogy and family history.
Written by
Gregory Kontos
and
Carol Kostakos Petranek
Hellenic ancestry is a source of extraordinary pride and unique identity. Learning the country’s history and understanding the life of its people is a continual journey of knowledge and discovery. Perhaps this is most evident in pursuing the study of one’s Greek family history. Fostering a connectedness to family can stretch beyond the living to include the departed, but only when information about them can be ascertained. What were the names of our second or third great-grandparents? How many children did they have? What were their occupations? And, most important—how do I even begin to access records about them?
Prior to now, answering these questions has been challenging. But the doors of Greek genealogy have now opened to reveal a new era in research. The work being done by Gregory Kontos of Greek Ancestry is groundbreaking and exciting. With the advent of online translated, name-indexed and searchable records from Greece, finding one’s ancestors is not only possible—it is highly probable!
By consulting this Guide, one can navigate the complexities of Greek genealogy and find the correct resources to both access and request relevant documentation for his or her ancestors. It is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery—and love.
Carol Kostakos Petranek
January 31, 2021