We are delighted to announce the addition of over 1,000 burial records to SynagogueScribes.com There are now over 21,000 records available! These records, from our DPL series, have been transcribed from the Great Synagogue Register of Burials at the German … Continue reading →
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We are delighted to announce that more burial records for 1788, 1789, 1791 and 1792 have been added to SynagogueScribes.com. This is an interim upload whilst we prepare for a much larger addition of data. We hope this helps to … Continue reading →
There are a number of Jewish names based on occupation. Below are some suggested words for your research, and their spellings, that may be found in SynaggueScribes records, often as an extension of an individual’s name. Avoid searching words that … Continue reading →
Some suggested words, and their spellings, that may be found in the records, often as an extension of an individual’s name. Avoid words that form part of a name, such as Gold or Berg, as these will produce too many … Continue reading →
English versions of Hebrew names vary widely: this list shows a broad range of the spellings used in this database. Abigail Adel Bathsheba Beila Bena Benka Benla Benvenida Bila, Bilah Blanca, Blanka Bloomah, Bluma, Blumah, Blume Breina Breindel, Breindela Brenlah … Continue reading →
English versions of Hebrew names vary widely: this list shows a broad range of the spellings used in this database. Aaron, Ahron Abner Abraham, Avrahom Aharon Akiba, Akiva Aleksander Angel Anschel, Anshel Arbilai Areal, Ariel Ari Aryeh, Ary[eh] Asher Avidgor … Continue reading →
Check your spelling for the Family name. Did you enter ISSAC(S) instead of ISAAC(S)? Check the century: Did you enter 1908 or 1708 instead of 1808? A good proportion of these early records do not include English family names, have … Continue reading →
We have transcribed as much information as could be gleaned from each record therefore empty fields mean that this information was not in the record or could not be read or interpreted. When looking at a marriage record result there … Continue reading →
If you have not found what you are looking for using the Basic Search or Advanced Search, you should try the keyword search. This allows you to search for any words that appears in the individuals’ details. Probably best used … Continue reading →
Use the advanced search to widen the search criteria and narrow the search result. Where searches based on Family Name and/ or First name produce too many records, try combinations based on Family Name\ plus event\ plus +\- 5 years, … Continue reading →
This allows you to do a simple search using the family name and/or first name that you are looking for. Please note that spellings can vary so you can search using just the first 3 letters of the name you … Continue reading →
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