Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Jewish Genealogy Special Problems
Condensed by Nadene Goldfoot
Usually we figure 25 years for a generation when figuring dna matches. The marriage age of Jewish people was ususally much younger than other groups probably up to 1900. Jews in Eastern Europe married very young. Boys married between ages 15-18 and girls could marry from age 14-16.
In the Middle Ages gentiles that were landlords or others would harass Jews by carrying off their girls. Later early marriages were the parents' cures to keep the children studying as they wouldn't be thinking of sex if they were married. Sometimes marriages were arranged very early but did not live together until later.
First cousin marriages were common. In 1875 7.5% of all English Jewish marriages were among first cousins. Of course the bible cites marriages with 1st cousins. Uncles could marry nieces, especially where there was a lack of suitors. This was found to be true even more so with Sephardic Jews.
Jewish families had larger families than most "to be fruitful and multiply". They had a lower mortality rate than other groups because of good hygenic conditions due to keeping kosher and ritual bathing practices. They also had very rare illigitimate births and more medical assistance. Where they had problems in staying alive was in the persecution mortality rate.
Both Ashkenazis and Sephardis named after their ancestors. This began in the age of the Maccabees of the 2nd Century BCE. 800 years later they began to use biblical names. After the 12th Century from living in Christian lands children had two names; Hebrew and Christian.
By the 19th century family or surnames came into being. In some cases it was up to individuals like people in Spain, Portugal and Italy who had them from the 14th century on. Many used the names of towns they came from. Emperor Joseph II of Austria was the first to require that Jews take surnames in Galicia in 1785. They had to buy names by paying for the registration fee. Goldstein and Rosenthal were expensive (gems and flowers). By 1808 Napoleon required surnames for Jews. The Baden Law of January 13, 1809 forced Jews to change their name if of biblical origin. Levites had been using Levi but now had to choose new names-basically ones that were place names. In Russia the laws of 1804 and 1835 allowed Jews to alter their family names, but by 1844 Russian Jews were first made to enter their names in the public register and they had to assume family names. In Poland this happened in 1821 but was not really enforced until 1844, so our surnames might not be very old. We shouldn't be surprised, then when we can't follow our family any earlier on Jewishgen.org.
Resource: Finding Our Fathers-a guidebook to Jewish genealogy by Dan Rottenberg
Usually we figure 25 years for a generation when figuring dna matches. The marriage age of Jewish people was ususally much younger than other groups probably up to 1900. Jews in Eastern Europe married very young. Boys married between ages 15-18 and girls could marry from age 14-16.
In the Middle Ages gentiles that were landlords or others would harass Jews by carrying off their girls. Later early marriages were the parents' cures to keep the children studying as they wouldn't be thinking of sex if they were married. Sometimes marriages were arranged very early but did not live together until later.
First cousin marriages were common. In 1875 7.5% of all English Jewish marriages were among first cousins. Of course the bible cites marriages with 1st cousins. Uncles could marry nieces, especially where there was a lack of suitors. This was found to be true even more so with Sephardic Jews.
Jewish families had larger families than most "to be fruitful and multiply". They had a lower mortality rate than other groups because of good hygenic conditions due to keeping kosher and ritual bathing practices. They also had very rare illigitimate births and more medical assistance. Where they had problems in staying alive was in the persecution mortality rate.
Both Ashkenazis and Sephardis named after their ancestors. This began in the age of the Maccabees of the 2nd Century BCE. 800 years later they began to use biblical names. After the 12th Century from living in Christian lands children had two names; Hebrew and Christian.
By the 19th century family or surnames came into being. In some cases it was up to individuals like people in Spain, Portugal and Italy who had them from the 14th century on. Many used the names of towns they came from. Emperor Joseph II of Austria was the first to require that Jews take surnames in Galicia in 1785. They had to buy names by paying for the registration fee. Goldstein and Rosenthal were expensive (gems and flowers). By 1808 Napoleon required surnames for Jews. The Baden Law of January 13, 1809 forced Jews to change their name if of biblical origin. Levites had been using Levi but now had to choose new names-basically ones that were place names. In Russia the laws of 1804 and 1835 allowed Jews to alter their family names, but by 1844 Russian Jews were first made to enter their names in the public register and they had to assume family names. In Poland this happened in 1821 but was not really enforced until 1844, so our surnames might not be very old. We shouldn't be surprised, then when we can't follow our family any earlier on Jewishgen.org.
Resource: Finding Our Fathers-a guidebook to Jewish genealogy by Dan Rottenberg
Labels: Jewish genealogy, Marriages, Names in Austria
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Goldfoot Marriages in Dublin
Annie Goldfoot got married from April to June 1891 in Dublin South, Ireland.
Siebbi Goldfoot got married between July to September of 1892 in Dublin South, Ireland. I'm not sure if this is a man or a woman.
Moris Goldfoot married betwen October to December in 1896 in Dublin South, Ireland. This is interesting as my father born in 1908 in Portland, Oregon was born Moses, then the American name was Morris and then he changed it to Maurice when my mother suggested the spelling. to me this says that an ancestor was the same person for both of these branches as the custom has been to name after a eceased relative.
Nadia Goldfoot married between October to December 1920. There is an Annie Nadia Goldfoot born about 1891 in Russia who died in Capetown, South Africa. I have no record that she married at this date since she married Arthur Abrahams about 1907 in South Africa. I love the name. My nickname is Nada. Again, this is a name for a Nathan.
Siebbi Goldfoot got married between July to September of 1892 in Dublin South, Ireland. I'm not sure if this is a man or a woman.
Moris Goldfoot married betwen October to December in 1896 in Dublin South, Ireland. This is interesting as my father born in 1908 in Portland, Oregon was born Moses, then the American name was Morris and then he changed it to Maurice when my mother suggested the spelling. to me this says that an ancestor was the same person for both of these branches as the custom has been to name after a eceased relative.
Nadia Goldfoot married between October to December 1920. There is an Annie Nadia Goldfoot born about 1891 in Russia who died in Capetown, South Africa. I have no record that she married at this date since she married Arthur Abrahams about 1907 in South Africa. I love the name. My nickname is Nada. Again, this is a name for a Nathan.
Labels: and Nadia, Annie, Dublin, Ireland, Marriages, Moris, Siebbi Goldfoot
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Goldfus Marriages in Telsiai & Vicinity, Lithuania
Male Goldfus
1. Josel Goldfus son of Yankel of Telsiai age 70 married Khaia Esterman daughter of Abel age 45 on 12/4/1876 or 30 Nisan in Telsiai. Both were widowers.
2. Faivelis Goldfus son of Leibas Mejeras & Dvora Glika of Nemakciai age 62 married Libe Reize Shneider age 42 on 26/8/1929. Both were wodowers. They married in Raseinai.
3. Dore Goldfus son of Chaimas and Elke Zaksaite of Laukuva b: 1915 age 20 married Leja Gershon daughter of Gersonas and Mire Chaitaite of Laukuva born 1913 age 22 married 30/6/1935 or 29 Sivan in Pilviskiai, Vilkaviskia, Suvalki.
Female Goldfus
1. Gute Golda Goldfus, daughter of Nokhim, age 20, married Iontaf Opengeim, son of Sender, age 20, in 4/9/1859 or 17 Elul in Telsiai.
2. Rivka Mera Goldfus, daughter of Borukh age 18, married Gershon Perl, son of Iudel agd 25 of Luoke on 3/12/1863 or 5 Tevet in Telsiai.
3. Khana Mina Goldfus, daughter of Mark Aizyk, age 25, married Leib Tavirinski, son of Nokhum, age 35 on 31/5/1874 or 27 Sivan in Telsiai. Leib was a widower.
4. Ginda Mira Goldfus, daughter of Josel of Telsiai, age 56, married Movsha Leib Khatskelevich, son of Mendel of Skidel age 58 on 3/4/1885 or 30 Nisan in Telsiai.
Resource: Jewishgen Lithuania Marriages and Divorces
Town=Telsiai, Uyezd=Telsiai, Guberniya=Kaunas
1. Josel Goldfus son of Yankel of Telsiai age 70 married Khaia Esterman daughter of Abel age 45 on 12/4/1876 or 30 Nisan in Telsiai. Both were widowers.
2. Faivelis Goldfus son of Leibas Mejeras & Dvora Glika of Nemakciai age 62 married Libe Reize Shneider age 42 on 26/8/1929. Both were wodowers. They married in Raseinai.
3. Dore Goldfus son of Chaimas and Elke Zaksaite of Laukuva b: 1915 age 20 married Leja Gershon daughter of Gersonas and Mire Chaitaite of Laukuva born 1913 age 22 married 30/6/1935 or 29 Sivan in Pilviskiai, Vilkaviskia, Suvalki.
Female Goldfus
1. Gute Golda Goldfus, daughter of Nokhim, age 20, married Iontaf Opengeim, son of Sender, age 20, in 4/9/1859 or 17 Elul in Telsiai.
2. Rivka Mera Goldfus, daughter of Borukh age 18, married Gershon Perl, son of Iudel agd 25 of Luoke on 3/12/1863 or 5 Tevet in Telsiai.
3. Khana Mina Goldfus, daughter of Mark Aizyk, age 25, married Leib Tavirinski, son of Nokhum, age 35 on 31/5/1874 or 27 Sivan in Telsiai. Leib was a widower.
4. Ginda Mira Goldfus, daughter of Josel of Telsiai, age 56, married Movsha Leib Khatskelevich, son of Mendel of Skidel age 58 on 3/4/1885 or 30 Nisan in Telsiai.
Resource: Jewishgen Lithuania Marriages and Divorces
Town=Telsiai, Uyezd=Telsiai, Guberniya=Kaunas
Labels: Goldfus, Lithuania, Marriages, Telsiai
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Lithuanian Goldfoot/fus/fuss Marriages & Divorces
Telsiai is the town where Goldfoot has been from.
September 4, 1859 Gute or Golda Goldfus married Iontaf Opengeim. The groom's father was Sender and the bride's father was Nokhim. The bridal couple were both only 20 years old.
December 3, 1863 Gershon Peri married Rivka Mera Goldfus. Gershon's father was Iudel and mother was Luoke. Rvka's father was Borukh. Gershon was 25 and Rivka was 18.
May 31, 1874, Leib Tavirinski married Khana Mina Goldfus. Lieb's father was Nokhum and Khana Mina's father was Mark Aizyk. Leib was 35 years old and a widower, and Khana Mina was 25.
In the town of Nemaksciai Rasciniai, Kaunas on August 26, 1929 Faivelis Goldfus/Goldfusas married Libe Reize Sneideraite. Faivelis's father was Leibas Mejeras and mother was Dvora Glika both of Nemaksciai. The bride's father was Chononas and mother was Chaja Ercigaite/Ertsig, also of Nemaksciai. The groom, Faivelis was 62 years old and a widower, and his bride Libe was 42 and a widow.
In the town of Pilviskiai, Vilkaviskis, Suvalki on June 30, 1935 Dore Goldfus/Goldfusas married Leja Gersonaite/Gershon. Dore was the son of Chaimas and Elke Zaksaite of Laukuva. Leja was the daughter of Gersonas and Mire Chaitaite of Laukuva. Dore was 20, born in 1915 while Leja was 22, born in 1913.
Reference: Jewishgen: Lithuania Marriages and Divorces
September 4, 1859 Gute or Golda Goldfus married Iontaf Opengeim. The groom's father was Sender and the bride's father was Nokhim. The bridal couple were both only 20 years old.
December 3, 1863 Gershon Peri married Rivka Mera Goldfus. Gershon's father was Iudel and mother was Luoke. Rvka's father was Borukh. Gershon was 25 and Rivka was 18.
May 31, 1874, Leib Tavirinski married Khana Mina Goldfus. Lieb's father was Nokhum and Khana Mina's father was Mark Aizyk. Leib was 35 years old and a widower, and Khana Mina was 25.
In the town of Nemaksciai Rasciniai, Kaunas on August 26, 1929 Faivelis Goldfus/Goldfusas married Libe Reize Sneideraite. Faivelis's father was Leibas Mejeras and mother was Dvora Glika both of Nemaksciai. The bride's father was Chononas and mother was Chaja Ercigaite/Ertsig, also of Nemaksciai. The groom, Faivelis was 62 years old and a widower, and his bride Libe was 42 and a widow.
In the town of Pilviskiai, Vilkaviskis, Suvalki on June 30, 1935 Dore Goldfus/Goldfusas married Leja Gersonaite/Gershon. Dore was the son of Chaimas and Elke Zaksaite of Laukuva. Leja was the daughter of Gersonas and Mire Chaitaite of Laukuva. Dore was 20, born in 1915 while Leja was 22, born in 1913.
Reference: Jewishgen: Lithuania Marriages and Divorces
Labels: Goldfus/fuss, Lithuania, Marriages
Monday, December 01, 2008
Goldfus in Lithuania deaths, Marriages, Passports, from JewishGen
Deaths
1. Liba Goldfus, daughter of Osher from Telsiai Community died at age 13 on 12/11/1860 in Zeimelis, Panevezys, Kaunas.
2. Jokubas Goldfusas/Goldfus, child of Leibas and Seine in Silale died at age 60 of Paralysis of the heart in Silale, Raseiniai, Kaunas in 1938.
3. Itsyk Goldfus, son of Mark, died 13/9/1854 at age 68 of cholera in Varniai, Telsiai, Kaunas.
Marriages
1. Golda Gute Goldfus married Iontaf Opengein in Telsiai, Telsiai, Kaunas on 4/9/1859 or 17 Elul. Golda was the daughter of Nokhim and was 20 years old. Iontaf was the son of Sender and was also age 20. The Rabbi A. Felb performed the marriage. witnesses were Z. Rubinshtein and B. Kalen
2. Rivka Mera Goldfus married Gershon Perl in Telsiai, Telsiai, Kaunas on 3/12/1863 or 5 Tevet. Rivka was the daughter of Borukh and was 18 years old. Gershon was the son of Iudel and Luoke and was 25 years old. Rabbi I. Reizin performed the marriage and witnesses were B. Kalon and Z. Rubinshtein.
3. Khana Mina Goldfus married Leib Tavirinski in Telsiai, Telsiai, Kaunas on 31/5/1874 or 27 Sivan. Khana was the daughter of Mark Aizyk and was 25 years old. Leib was the son of Nokhum and was 35 years old and a widower. Witnesses were B. Kalon and I. Raivid.
Passport Applications in 1932-Before WWII
This looks like a family:
1. Ruvel Goldfus age 63 in 1932, born in Akmene, applied Jan 13, 1932 in Kaunas. He is a tradesman.
2. Zara Goldfus age 68 in 1922 born in Liepaja, applied Jan 13, 1932 and is a housewife.
3. Beyla Goldfus age 32 in 1922, born in Liepaja and is a dentist, applied.
4. Marta Goldfus age 30 in 1922 and born in Liepaja and is a music teacher.
Labels: Kaunas Deaths, Kaunas passport applications, Marriages
