Archival Index Collections
of Jewish Records from Lodz

The JewishLodz surname indexes now include over 2,000 unique surnames and more than 2,300 spelling variants — reflecting the linguistic complexity of Jewish records from Łódź.
Over 4,400 indexed records and growing daily.​​​

 

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After finding a name in the index

The index confirms the existence of a record in the State Archives in Łódź. The original document is available within the Polish archival system.
 

Locating the exact digital scan may require navigating large archival units and understanding the structure of the collection.

If you would like assistance in locating the record or interpreting its content, you can learn more about individual guidance here.

 

What You May Find in the Archival Records

The archival collections referenced in these indexes may contain a range of personal and biographical information related to Jewish residents of Łódź, depending on the type of record and the historical period.

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Records may include, among others:​

• full name and known name variants

• date and place of birth

• names of parents

• marital status and family relationships

• signatures, photographs, or physical descriptions (in selected record types)

• residential addresses within the city or the ghetto

• occupation or educational background

• administrative annotations, official decisions, or attached certificates

• information on prior documents or lack thereof

• evidence of residence and legal status etc.

 

The presence of an individual in an index confirms that documentation relating to that person exists within the holding archive, even though the document itself is not reproduced on this website.

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Important Notes on Names and Places

Personal names and place names may appear in multiple spellings due to the historical nature of the source materials. These variations reflect inconsistent spelling practices, handwriting legibility, multilingual contexts, and changing name forms over time. Researchers are therefore encouraged to consider possible variant spellings when consulting the indexes.​

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Independent Research and Further Steps

Researchers may continue their work independently by consulting the holding archive directly.

For those who wish to proceed further, direct guidance in navigating Polish archival sources for Jewish genealogy in Lodz is available.​

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