Articles
Surnames and Personal Names under S and Š in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
Explore the most common and rare surnames starting with S in 1500s Stična – ideal for genealogical and historical research.
Across Generations and Oceans: Katie & Stacey’s Ancestral Journey to Slovenia
A September ancestral tour in Slovenia reconnected Katie and Stacey from Virginia with their Podobnik and Jereb family roots.
Saints’ Calendar as a Baby Name Guide
Naming traditions in Slovenia reveal how saints’ feast days shaped baby names. In 1793 Vrhnika, names like Gašper, Neža, and Blaž followed the liturgical calendar.
Surnames and Personal Names under R in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
Discover R-initial surnames and personal names in 16th-century Stična – a valuable tool for tracing Slovenian ancestry.
Diphtheria in 19th Century Slovenia
Three children died of diphtheria in Kitni Vrh in 1895. A deadly throat infection that once claimed countless young lives across rural Europe.
Surnames and Personal Names under P in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
A list of surnames and names under P, recorded in 1500s Stična – insight into early Slovenian family lines and naming customs.
Surnames and Personal Names under O in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
This blog post explores the surnames and given names starting with the letter O as recorded in the 16th-century manorial records of Stična. These historical entries provide insights into the linguistic, cultural, and social patterns of naming in early modern Slovenia.
Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: A Family Reunion in Stična
Discover the story of a family reunion in Stična, Slovenia – reconnecting with ancestral homesteads and roots across oceans and generations.
Surnames and Personal Names under N in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
A list of surnames and personal names starting with N, found in the 16th-century manorial records of Stična – ideal for genealogy research.