Vital Records Translation

I translate documents written in the languages in which records were historically created in the territories of Poland – depending on the period and the partition under which the records were produced.

I work with materials written in:
• Latin,
• Russian (in historical Cyrillic script),
• German (including Kurrent handwriting).

I offer two forms of translation of vital records, adapted to the different needs of people conducting genealogical research.

Record Summary

A concise translation containing all key information: dates, places, and personal details. Repetitive administrative formulas that do not provide additional genealogical information are omitted. The summary remains fully sufficient and allows for a clear understanding of the document’s content.

Full Record Translation

An extended version for those who wish to understand every element of the entry. This includes all clerical formulas, characteristic expressions of the period, and the structure of the original document.

Reviews

What clients say

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"I definitely recommend Ms. Anna. She has extensive expertise, answers all questions, and provides fast turnaround times for translating vital records. Communication is excellent. I will certainly work with her again—highly recommended!."

Ag Nieszka

"I had the pleasure of using Pani Włościanka’s services for translating vital records from Russian. Thanks to one of them, I was able to add as many as 18 new people to my family tree! Everything was completed very quickly, and the support in searching for records, along with the guidance provided, proved extremely valuable. I highly recommend her! 😊"

Natalia Pawluk

"Ms. Ania prepared a genealogical tree of my family as well as over a dozen detailed reports for me. It was an extraordinary journey – I discovered many new pieces of information about my ancestors. I highly recommend her.."

Alicja Dudewicz

"I worked with Ms. Ania on the translation of vital records; the service was completed extremely quickly, and the advice and guidance were invaluable. I am very grateful for the help. It was my first time working together, but certainly not the last. Thank you very much, and I highly recommend her"

Joanna Rybicka

"I highly recommend!!! Pani Włościanka helped me (very quickly, I might add) break through one of my genealogical brick walls that had been troubling me for a long time. The report is very clear and full of information – I am very satisfied! 🙂"

Zosia Piech

"I was recently trying to find information about my grandparents, cousins and other relatives in small towns in Belarus that likely perished during the Holocaust. Pani was recommended as someone who could assist in my search for information. I reached out to her over email, she quickly replied, and she's been very helpful in finding information that I wasn't able to find on my own. She's been a pleasure to deal with, and I have very much enjoyed our interactions. I give Pani very high recommendations for anyone trying to find information about family members in Eastern Europe."

Irving Wladawsky-Berger
Genealogy Assistant
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