Articles
House Names in Slovenia: The Hidden Key to Finding Your Ancestors’ Homestead
House names in Slovenia (vulgo) help identify the correct family and homestead. Learn how they appear in records and aid your genealogy research.
Easter in Slovenia: Traditions and the Meaning Behind Slovenian Surnames
Discover Easter traditions in Slovenia and the hidden meanings behind Slovenian surnames connected to this important holiday.
Abortion in Historical Slovenia: Folk Medicine, Padarske Bukve and Hidden Practices
Explore abortion in historical Slovenia through rare folk medicine manuscripts revealing hidden practices, risks, and social realities.
Surnames and Personal Names under Z and Ž in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
A–Ž series finale: analysis of names and surnames from 16th-century Stična urbar records—statistics, frequency, and genealogical insights.
Tuberculosis Between Folk Healing and Modern Medicine
Tuberculosis was one of the deadliest diseases of the 19th century, shaping family histories and leaving a lasting mark on rural communities.
How Our Ancestors Celebrated Carnival: Slovenian Carnival Traditions Explained
Carnival in Slovenia has deep ancestral roots, from Fat Thursday feasts to Shrove Tuesday masks, homemade costumes, and traditional doughnuts.
From Minnesota Back to Slovenia: An Ancestral Guided Tour
A first-time visit to Slovenia through an Ancestral Guided Tour—retracing Slovenian roots from Minnesota back to ancestral homes, villages, and family history.
Slovene Given Names in Latin and German Records
A free reference list of Slovene given names in Latin and German parish records, with insights into name usage from the 17th to 19th century.
Did Our Ancestors Really Speak German? Understanding German in Slovenian Genealogy
Why are our ancestors’ names written in German? This article explains German as an official language, name forms in records, and German loanwords in Slovene.