Slovak Immigrants - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Fetsko,Pastors from Slovak to P.A.

KarenMuchka — 18 Oct 2006 3:35:38 GMT

Looking for two families from the Eastern Europe to PA. U.S.A in the late 1880's. The names are Micheal Fetsko 1869 married to Anna Repko 1869. The second names are Micheal Pastor 1855 married to Mary/Maria Radaci 1862. The Pastor/Radaci had chlidren in Slovakia, a daughter died before immigration, and a son Andrej who was left there. Mary's parents were a Andrej Radaci married to a Sazda. I know the lineage in the U.S., but having trouble to the jump to Europe.

FIA marriage documents information Paul Rabatin, Anna Curilla

wtravlr1 — 15 May 2005 1:40:35 GMT

I have several pages of documentation on the marriage and immigration for:
Paul Rabatin (b. dec20, 1896) , Anna Curilla (Churala)(b.1898.). Other names of people and towns in the documents include: John Bandzuch, John Rabatin, Maria Palkov, George Curilla, Maria Palko, Kalava Slovakia, Krompachy, Czechoslovakia, Paul Rabatin settled in Fayette County Penn. Uniontown. immigration documents for Anna Curilla Rabatin from Nov. 1952 and Dec. 1965. may be related to my grandfather George Rabatin and his brother John Rabatin of Farrell Pa. I also have marriage records, and other misc. records from the Immigration Services on Paul and Anna obatined though the FIA.

Locating Port of Arrival and/or Ship for Slovak ancestors

beckibob — 13 Jun 2008 8:22:45 GMT

Can anyone tell me which were the most common ports or immigration routes into the U.S. for Slovak immmigrants who settled in Fairport Harbor, Ohio or the Great Lakes region in general?

One of my ancestors, John Poytosh (sometimes spelled Paytosh) arrived in the U.S. on Apr. 11, 1888, according to his naturalization record. His older brother George Paytosh/Poytosh, arrived about 12 years earlier. I've checked several databases available online with no luck, so I am trying to find alternate ways to locate the ship name or passenger manifest for the Paytosh/Poytosh family. I hope to get some hints on where in Slovakia/Hungary the Poytosh/Paytosh family emigrated from.

Where to start looking for Bohemian documentation

kseyba1 — 11 Jun 2007 4:48:44 GMT

I've been very successful tracking parts of my family back 10 generations. However, my last name is Seyba, and it's giving me quite a few problems. I've tracked it to my great-grandfather who was born in New York. All of the other census cards I've found list people with that last name as being born in Bohemia. Can anyone give recommendations or point me in the right direction to track records from Bohemia? I've run into quite a few dead ends. I was told that the last name might have been shortened or changed when my family immigrated here but I haven't been able to find records on that either. Any hints or pointers would be much appreciated.

Looking for Rovnaks, Rovnyak, Kvaks and Talnaks??????

rb8780 — 3 Jan 2008 9:07:34 GMT

I'm Researching the last name Rovnak(Rovynak or Rovnyak)and have
started a family tree on Ancestry.com.

Paul Rovnak from Rhode Island
who was my grandfather who was Born March 4 1919 and Died Febraury 3
1985. He was Chez(Slovakian)decent his Parents Michael born in 1877
and Anna(Kvak)Born in 1883 immagrated from Petrovce nad Laborcom ,
Zemplinska, Zupa Slovakia. Michael had these brothers George who
married Helen Skvarka, an both Michael and George settled in the
Youngstown/Stubenville Ohio area in the early 1900's. The twin
brothers I believe are Andrew(went to Toronto Canada)and Albert(went
to Toronto Canada), Paul who died in WWI lived in Pennsylvia an a
sister Rose or Susan. My Great Great parents Paul Rovnak and Anna
Talnak Stayed in Slovakia.
I'm looking for any information on The whole Rovnak Family. Michael
and Anna (Kvak)Rovnak who had these children was Paul, Rose, Steve,
John, Joseph, Andrew, George,Paul, Rose, Steve, John, Joseph, Andrew,
George, Mike, Michael, Mary, Anna, Margaret,and Veronica. Mary, Anna,
Margaret,and Veronica. George and Helen(Skavaka) Rovnak had Mary,
Paul, Rose, Stephen, John, Andrew, George, Mary, Anna, Margaret,
Helen, Elizabeth,and Anna .

Saglena, Gruz, Uher - Lansford (PA)

alpha_hotel — 17 Dec 2007 11:13:17 GMT

hi

i am searching for informations about teresia gruz (maiden name saglena) married to joseph gruz - and frank and mary (maria) uher
teresia saglena is the sister of my greatgreatgrandmother and emigrated from st.mikulas to the states about 1922. i found some pictures of them and a adress in lansford (pa) after my gradmothers death - and now i am searching for more information and their families.

thanx in advance for any information
andrea

Family Peracin

ikrstekanic — 21 Oct 2007 10:35:56 GMT

I`m looking for family Peracin,they immigrated from todays Slovakia to USA,around 1900. year.
My mothers grandmother Anka Peracin,married with Ilija Cibic in the USA,then they moved to Argentine because Ilija`s job,after that they came to ex-Yugoslavia,Bosnia. Anka`s brother stay to live in the USA,he has 3 children.I`m trying to find them.We think they were in Chicago.

Sleziak, Svarc, Polc, and Cingota

ReneeDelrosario — 7 Aug 2007 10:46:39 GMT

I have gained much information about my ancestors which were from Dobra niva, Slovakia, however, I am now looking for information on the Polc and Cingota surnames. If anyone could it would be great. All information will be appreciated. Thank you.

Bren and Kvetensky from Czecholslovakia

cskten — 27 Jun 2007 10:43:25 GMT

Looking for Bren and Kvetensky who immigrated during the early 1900s through Ellis Island from Czecholslovakia and Bohemia. Help appreciated.

GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS FROM SLOVAKIA

SHSA9705 — 20 Jun 2007 7:37:59 GMT

MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER NAME WAS ELIZABETH YUZIK,YUZIK WAS HER MARRIED NAME BEFORE SHE MARRIED MY GREATGRANDFATHER WHO IS FROM ITALY,SICILIA I BELIEVE I THINK SHE DIDN'T COME OVER TO AMERICAL UNTIL 1903 THEY GOT MARRIED IN 1907.

immigration

marymurin — 28 Aug 2006 8:35:47 GMT

Searching for George Murin/Moran born 1866 and brother Peter Murin/Moran born 1860, immigrated to NJ 1880-81.
Peter lived in Bayonne, NJ, then Linden NJ, George may have lived in Trenton, NJ before 1893, then Bayonne, Twin Rocks PA, and died in Cleveland OH.

immigration name changes

winkycherry — 3 Sep 2006 4:25:04 GMT

Michal Cherry immigrated from Austria/Hungary in 1884-86 to Allegheny PA.
Cherry is NOT a name found in that area and was probably changed on arrival by immigration authorities.
Mihaly, Misa, Misi, Miska and Misike are suggest first origional names.
Does anyone have suggestions for an authentic last name from the SLovak perspective?

Immigration Latvia to USA

John — 7 Jan 2006 4:47:52 GMT

My ancestors were in Riga (Latvia) at the beginning of 1891. In August of that year I've located them in the US immigration regords as having gone by ship from Rotterdam (Netherlands) via.Amsterdam (Holland) via. Boulogna (France) to New York City (USA), arricing at NYC on 6th August on the ship Werkendam.
While I have this second leg of their trip placed, I do not know how/when they got from Riga to Rotterdam.
They were a Jewish family surname Witz - Samuel, Schiena/Jennie, Hirsch/Harry and Chaya/Ida.
Any thoughts as to how to learn this mirgation route?

Translation needed - Slovak

JWIDDER6462 — 12 May 2005 8:59:53 GMT

Can anyone out there read Slovak? I received a message in Slovak that might be important to family history, but I don't know what it says.

Adamovic / Skapik Family from Trnava

Patti Hanaghan — 6 Jul 2005 1:11:06 GMT

All I know is Rozella / Rose Adamovic was b. abt 1862 in Trnava to Martin Adamovich 1811-1865 & Mary (?) 1820-1865; family records indicate Rose had bros: Michael and Joseph and sister, Eleko.

Rose married Martin Skapik. It is said that Martin d. in Czecho before Rose came to US. But the last of her 7 children: Hermine states in US Census she was b. in PA abt 1899/1900?

Rose and Martin had 7 children, all b. Czechos exc last, Hermine: Children were: Elizabeth b1890; Mary b1865/1876 ?; Stephan Martin b 1878; Josephine b1887; Anna b 1886; John G. b. 1891; and Hermine b 1899 PA.

Rose Adamovich Skapik states in US Census that she immigrated to US in 1878 from Czechoslavakia. She died in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH in 1941.

Any connects? Or any information would be a terrific help! Just starting investigation in Czechoslavakia!

Regards,
Patti

Need help locating village in Slovakia

Sara Kepich — 29 Jul 2004 7:57:45 GMT

Does anyone know where the village of J. Remete was located ?

My great-grandmother, Illona Szmik Kepics (Americanized to Helen Kepich), listed it as her hometown when she came through Ellis Island in 1905.

I've checked out several maps and atlases of Slovakia but am not having much luck.

Thanks!

Sara

Rajher Family Request

Rajher — 26 Oct 2001 5:26:52 GMT

Have been interested in the family tree, but have reached dead ends may times - looking for Rajher from Hungaria, and Yugoslavia, both to USA and Canada etc, basically looking for relatives -can anyone help?

Immigrants from Jablonka or Lipnica

Laverne — 10 May 2000 2:00:15 GMT

I'm looking for any Slovak immigrants who came here in 1900 - 1902. My grandfather's name was Karol Rozetka. He was a coal miner in Jablonka.

slovak/austrian

ripley68 — 9 Mar 2004 8:52:46 GMT

can anyone tell me if the surname Ashanka is slovak and if I am spelling it correctly

Grosser Kurfuerst

slw56 — 8 Jul 2003 5:12:08 GMT

Looking for information on ship, Grosser Kurfuerst. Possibly left from Bremen and arrived at New York on July 19, unknown year. Where can I find passenger lists by ship's name?

Szilvas or Jaklovce- Zemplen County

Sslif — 26 Jun 2001 11:30:55 GMT

Looking for several names: Slivka, Ivan, Szeman, Homza all from the same area. Trying to connect with others of the same surnames. I have some information to share.

John Tuz from Austria

cforrester417 — 24 Nov 2002 8:22:13 GMT

I am searching for a John Tuz, according to the death cert for one of his son's and the 1920 census, from Austria. The 1920 census shows him as at alien still at this point and having immigrated in 1896. He married Nellie Cole about 1900 in CT, most likely Litchfield or Fairfield County. They are in Newtown, Fairfield for 1920 census. John and Nellie had 9 children. If you have information regarding this family, or helpful hints on where to investigate (already checked ellisisland.org), it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Mike

Regneizca, Slovak Rep.

sandy — 29 Jul 2002 12:04:40 GMT

Does any know where this town is in Slovak Rep.? I cannot find it. Also, I am researching the family of Michael Bresko b 1891 in this town. Baptismal in grk. catholic diocese Mukachevina. The name was spelled differently when he came to htis country. I beleive it was Bretzcko. Can anyone help? Thanks sandy

Olga Biszko

topleg — 11 Jan 2002 5:50:18 GMT

Looking for lost family of Dymitr Biszko.
He left Poland (village of Berest in Galicies) in 30's. Most likely 1938. Left behind wife and three children. Soon after his departure his families were relocated to village on the former German territories in Poland. His daughter is looking for any lost family or anyone who may know of his existence.

Minarovich Ciskanik

pkeadle — 30 Nov 2001 8:35:54 GMT

I am looking for my grandparents dates of immigration to the US. Both were from Slovakia. I have found 4 Ciskaniks at the Ellis Island site, but I don't recognise any of the first names. My Minarovich grandmother (Martha) was born in 1886 , my grandfather Ciskanik (Stephen) was born in 1886
They both lived in NYC.

The only Ciskaniks on the rootsweb tree are the ones I added. I am seeking any others.

Ships from Germany to Pennsylvania

101433 — 6 Sep 2001 7:23:21 GMT

Searching for ships 1900-1915 that may have sailed from Germany, or other ports that carried immigrants from the old Austria-Hungary area, Czechoslovakia, Hungary,Slovakia, to Pennsylvania. Grandmother supposedly came from Slovakia about 1912,with three sons (Young ) They can not be found on the Ellis Island Site. Dorotha (Dora for short) Emerish, Martin, and young Andrew. We do believe we Found Grandfather on the Ellis Island Site.Surname is Golian. Any help appreciated. Georgia (P.S. Not ont the other ships posted on this page that I could find )

Raymond Joseph Rubena, and Amelia Londin Rubena

Trish Trieble — 28 Nov 1999 8:13:40 GMT

Hi! I am trying to find out about my grandparents, Raymond Joseph Rubena, and Amelia Londin Rubena. I am not sure when the immigrated to the US, but they had a baby son that died on the boat on the way over. I know it was before 1926 because that is when my dad was born. He died when I was 8.