JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF)


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JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF):

The JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF) is a compilation of surnames and towns currently being researched by over 110,000 Jewish genealogists worldwide. It contains over 585,000 entries: 140,000 ancestral surnames and 18,000 town names, and is indexed and cross-referenced by both surname and town name.

Researchers should check the JGFF for genealogists with similar research interests, and can then contact them for an exchange of information.

All genealogists are encouraged to participate in the JGFF. To add your own ancestral surnames and towns to the JGFF, click on the "Enter" button above.

Disclaimer: JewishGen Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in this database. This database is provided as a public service. The information in this database is presented as a means to contact those listed herein solely for your own personal genealogical research and may not be used, without the prior written permission of JewishGen, Inc., for any other purpose including, but not limited to: solicitation of paid research, school-related research projects or term papers, interviews, or for purposes of publication. See the standard JewishGen disclaimer notice on site use and privacy.

Cost: There is no charge to search or submit entries to the JewishGen Family Finder. JewishGen, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with U.S. Federal tax-exempt status. There is no charge for any of JewishGen's services. We do ask that you make a voluntary contribution so we can continue to provide and enhance this and other services to the Jewish genealogical community. You can make a credit card donation on our secure server.

Last update Jan 17 2018

Learn more about our organizational leadership, mission, and values. There are numerous opportunities to get involved yourself!

Search millions of records from around the globe, including more than 4 million records related to the Holocaust, and more than 4.2 million burial records. Records are continually added each month - check back often for new information!

Discover your ancestral town, explore geographic/regional based sections of the JewishGen site (Research Divisions), and explore what daily life was like for your ancestors - and what we can learn from them today.

Learn how to enhance your research with online classes and dozens of helpful articles submitted by volunteer researchers just like you!

Connect with tens of thousands of other JewishGen members via the Family Finder, Discussion Group, Facebook Group, and ViewMate. It's a great way to share success, ask questions, and stay informed of the happenings throughout the Jewish genealogical community.

The JewishGen site is offered as a free public resource. However, it costs a lot of money to maintain and expand our services. If you are in a position to do so, please consider a contribution today - your support will make a difference!

The JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF)

JewishGen Family Finder (JGFF):