Ukraine, Kiev Confession Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records from 1741-1918. You may view the records as images and as a partial index. The information includes names of those living within an Orthodox congregation, their ages, and whether or not they attended confession. This can be used as a census substitute.

For additional details about these records and help using them see Ukraine, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Reading These Records
For help reading these Ukraine records see the following guides:
 * Ukraine Languages
 * Russian Genealogical Word List
 * Russia Handwriting

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Age
 * Family structure

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Ukraine.
 * Ukraine Record Finder
 * Ukraine Research Tips and Strategies

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Citing This Collection
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Ucrânia, Kiev, Listas de Confissões (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)