Moldova Genealogy

Guide to Moldova ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records,and military records.

Country Information
Moldova is a country in Europe bordered by Romania and Ukraine. It was formerly ruled by Russia. The official language is Romanian.

Getting Started


Jurisdictions
Currently, Moldova is divided into 37 first-tier units, including 32 districts (raioane): Three municipalities: Two autonomous territorial units:  Transnistria
 * Chișinău
 * Bălți
 * Bender
 * Gagauzia

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Bessarabia Then and Now: Researching our ancestors and locating Helpful Resources
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map