Independent in 1918, Latvia was formed from former Russian Empire gubernias of Courland, southern Livonia, and western Vitebsk. It was a republic of the U.S.S.R during 1940 to1989 and regained independence in 1989.

Many Jews emigrated from the port of Libau (now Liepeja).

Please refer to the Russian Empire gallery for record-keeping details.

These are the primary sources of information for anyone interested in Latvia genealogy:

Latvijas Valsts Arhs (Central State Historical Archives)
Slokas iela 16
LV-1007
Riga
Latvia
Web site: www.arhivi.lv/engl/en-dep-lvva Latvia SIG: www.jewishgen.org/Latvia

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