Commission of the electoral district in Šedernas counting the ballots in 1920
Commission of the electoral district in Šedernas counting the ballots in 1920.

Lithuanian genealogical research relies on a mix of pre-Soviet and Soviet-era records, as traditional electoral rolls are generally not accessible for public use. However, residential registration, internal passports, and family card files from the Soviet era serve a similar function. These documents recorded residents’ addresses, occupations, household members, and changes in status—making them invaluable for tracing families in the absence of public voter lists. Earlier documents from the interwar period or under Russian Imperial rule, such as revision lists and conscription records, may also provide insight into civic status and residence. These records are typically housed in the Lithuanian State Historical Archives and regional branches.


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