Genealogy
Church Records
| Record Type | Location(s) | Scope | Start Date | End Date | Notes | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Registers | South Russia (Ukraine) / Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1843 | 1900s | MennoniteGenealogy.com | |
| Church Registers | Mennonite Brethren | Available at the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies |
Government Records
| Record Type | Location(s) | Scope | Start Date | End Date | Notes | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Census Records | Canada | Canada | 1871 | 1931 | Library and Archives Canada AutomatedGenealogy.com | |
| Homestead Files | Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1874 | 1880 | Available at the Mennonite Heritage Archives and the Winkler Heritage Archives | |
| Land Grants of Western Canada | Manitoba | 1870 | 1930 | Library and Archives Canada | ||
| Land Titles Registry Records | Manitoba | 1870 | Ongoing | Teranet Manitoba | ||
| Passenger Lists | South Russia (Ukraine) / Hamburg, GER / Canada | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1874 | 1880 | MennoniteGenealogy.com | |
| Passenger Lists | Hamburg, GER | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1890 | 1899 | MennoniteGenealogy.com | |
| Passenger Lists | Halifax, Quebec, St. John | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1900 | 1914 | MennoniteGenealogy.com | |
| Passenger Lists | Russlaender | MennoniteGenealogy.com | ||||
| Probate Records | Canada | 1871 | 1930 | FamilySearch.org | ||
| School Registers | Manitoba | Available at the Archives of Manitoba | ||||
| Tax Records | ||||||
| Township Plan Maps (Plat Maps) | Manitoba | Archives of Manitoba | ||||
| Vital Statistics Registry Records | Manitoba | Births / Deaths / Marriages | 1870 | Ongoing | Vital Statistics Branch | |
| West Reserve Census | West Reserve, Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Reinlaender | 1880 | 1880 | ||
| World War One Records | Manitoba | 1914 | 1918 | MennoniteGenealogy.com | ||
| World War Two Conscientious Objector List | Canada | 1939 | 1946 | AlternativeService.ca |
Mennonite Records
| Record Type | Location(s) | Scope | Start Date | End Date | Notes | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Registers | South Russia (Ukraine) / Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1843 | 1900s | MennoniteGenealogy.com | |
| Church Registers | Mennonite Brethren | Available at the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies | ||||
| Emigration Applications | Russlaender | MennoniteGenealogy.com | ||||
| Fire Insurance (Brandordnung) Records | ||||||
| Homestead Files | Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1874 | 1880 | Available at the Mennonite Heritage Archives and the Winkler Heritage Archives | |
| Loan (Brotschuld) Records | Manitoba | Bergthaler | 1878 | 1892 | Available at the Mennonite Heritage Archives | |
| Orphan's Fund (Waisenamt) Records | ||||||
| Shantz List | Ontario | 1874 | 1880 | Listed in Brothers in Deed to Brothers in Need by Clarence Hiebert (1974) | ||
| Tax Records | ||||||
| West Reserve Census | West Reserve, Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Reinlaender | 1880 | 1880 |
Other Records
| Record Type | Location(s) | Scope | Start Date | End Date | Notes | Link(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Histories | Canada | Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies Mennonite Heritage Archives | ||||
| Newspaper Index | North America | Manitoba | 1864 | Ongoing | MMHS | |
| Pioneer Portraits of the Past | Manitoba | Bergthaler, Chortitizer, Kleine Gemeinde, Reinlaender | 1974 | 1980 | MennoniteGenealogy.com |
Resources
GRanDMA Online
The Genealogical Registry and Database of Mennonite Ancestry (GRanDMA) is an extensive genealogical resource focused on the ancestry of Mennonite and Hutterite communities. Available through a paid subscription, GRanDMA offers users access to a vast collection of records and data that traces the lineage of these communities, particularly those originating from Prussia (now modern-day Poland) and South Russia (now Ukraine).
Guide: Kanadier Mennonite Genealogical Sources: 1874 to 1921
This guide, developed by historian Glenn Penner, is intended for researchers who want to go beyond simply collecting names and dates and would like to obtain detailed information on their ancestors, including images of relevant records. Many of these resources are also listed on this page.
Mennonite Archival Information Database
The Mennonite Archival Information Database (MAID) is a discovery platform for searching Mennonite archives across multiple institutions. With contributions from fifteen archival partners, MAID offers a centralized collection of records and images, enhancing the ability to conduct comprehensive research on Mennonite history. This database is an vital tool if you’re searching for archival materials, photographs, and detailed descriptions from a wide array of Mennonite archives.
Archival Terms and Definitions
Our Mission
We seek to foster an understanding of and respect for the history and beliefs of the Mennonite people in the past and present, and to challenge them to give new expression to this heritage in the future.
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