Greek Genealogical Word List (modern Demotic)

Two Lists of the Most Common Greek Words Used in Genealogy
Source: Greek Genealogy Word List, Compiled by Carol Kostakos Petranek & Gregory Kontos, September 2015
 * One list includes words of the old Greek language (Kathareuousa). This old language was used on all documents until 1980, and is still in use today by the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece and in other countries.
 * [[Media:Greek Word List.pdf|Greek Word List: Words Used in Old Records (Kathareuousa)]] shows the most common genealogical words, with handwritten versions.
 * For a more complete list of Greek genealogical words (Kathareuousa) visit the Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition Chapter 10 THE LANGUAGE p.135.
 * This list includes words of the modern Greek language (Demotic). This list of words of the modern language will help you when you want to read a letter or the writings behind photographs sent from Greece.