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Research and connect with families from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands.

CGSI focuses on the areas of present-day Czech Republic and Slovakia. This includes Czech (Bohemian), German-Bohemian (Böhmisch), Hungarian, Jewish, Moravian, Rusyn (Ruthenian), Silesian, and Slovak ancestry.

CGSI has over 2,000 members residing in the United States, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other countries, providing a vast networking opportunity to learn and share information, and connect with fellow members.

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Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) wants to help you research and connect with your family history.

We are dedicated to genealogical research and interest in descendants of ethnic groups with roots from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands of Central Europe.

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The 2023 CGSI 19th Genealogical/Cultural Conference will be held October 17–21, 2023, at The Ingleside Hotel located outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A CGSI conference is a great place to learn, share, and connect with the genealogy, history, and culture of those from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands of Central Europe.

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The format allows you to connect with information, resources, and other attendees via

  • presentations
  • networking opportunities
  • social events
  • tours
  • workshops

What Members Say

Brno, Moravia
I credit CGSI for being able to access and decipher the records of my ancestors, as I found such helpful articles in your archives after joining - I will be forever grateful to your organization for that!
Jody D., Kennebunk, Maine, USA

News & Events

CGSI 2022 Annual Membership Meeting & Election of Officers (online event)
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Polka Mass at 10:00 am Czech Meal 11:00-1:30 pm Entertainment: SqueezeBox w/Mollie B & Ted Lange George's Concertina Band Sleepy Eye Area Concertina Club Bechyn Czech Folk Dancers Beer Garden; Dancing; Kid's Games & Activities;…
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CGSI 19th Genealogical/Cultural Conference – Milwaukee (conference)

Mark your calendar now for CGSI's 19th Genealogical/Cultural Conference at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin from October 17–21, 2023.
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