Lithuanian ancestry

The lives of these famous Lithuanian people show that the dream of a better life is possible—if not for migrants, then for their children or grandchildren.

Lithuanian heritage is steeped in sayings that echo its past and cherished values, with a deep bond to the land. Here are 20 Lithuanian truisms, each offering a glimpse into their unique ethos and lifestyle. Located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea across from Norway and Denmark, Lithuania boasts a remarkable history that… Read More »20 Timeless Truisms From Lithuania

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By RIMA MEDELIS Origin and Formation of Lithuanian Surnames Part Six Women’s Personal Names Since names of women did not begin to appear in Lithuanian historical records and documents until much later

Many descriptions of pagan Lithuanians do not seem entirely reliable, but some give valuable insights about charms and superstitions practised by them.

What does it mean when a record(s) says that your family member was Prussian? This topic comes up frequently and seems to cause a lot of confusion, especially here in the US. Listen to this article…

Last week an article based on the research of the Lithuanian genome was published in the prestigious open-access scientific journal Scientific Reports. The article was written by scientists from the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University (Dr. Alina Urnikytė, Acad. Prof Vaidutis Kučinskas and Assoc. Prof Alma Molytė) together with colleagues from Spain and Estonia and entitled “Evaluation of the genetic structure and evolutionary forces of the Lithuania population according to high-density…

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