Find Your Czech and Slovak Ancestors

June 8, 2026 - July 5, 2026

Course Summary:

Family history researchers with Czech or Slovak roots often battle the same brick walls. These brick walls include surname issues, border changes, and language troubles. Do any of these sound familiar to you? If so, join Lisa A. Alzo for this course!

Lisa is a specialist in Eastern European genealogy. She'll show you tools and tricks for tracking down those hard-to-find ancestors from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Czechoslovakia. 

Course Workload:

What You'll Learn:

• Key Slovak and Czech history, including the significance of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in relation to the emigration/immigration of your ancestors.
• Czech and Slovak surname and given name patterns that will help you trace your family.
• The best sources for determining ancestral town or village names
• How to sort out current and historical geography using maps and gazetteers
• Research strategies for finding records in Czech and Slovak archives and repositories
• Tips for translating foreign records and solving other research challenges

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Instructor Bio:

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A. is a professional writer, instructor, and internationally-recognized lecturer. She is the author of nine books and hundreds of magazine articles. She is the author of 11 books, including The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide, and hundreds of magazine articles.