The diaspora
Where Slovak communities kept their records
Fraternal societies, churches and cultural associations abroad kept membership rolls, burial records and parish registers. For an SLA certificate these are often exactly the documents that show an ancestor declared Slovak ethnicity — and they survive more often than families expect.
Slovak Expatriate Organizations
+421 Foundation
Promoting Slovak culture and heritage in the United States through events and educational programs.
Visit WebsiteGlobal Slovakia
A non-profit organization dedicated to sharing Slovakia's story with the world and connecting the diaspora.
Visit WebsiteSlovak American Cultural Center SACC
Preserving Slovak heritage and fostering cultural exchange in the New York tristate area.
Visit WebsiteSlovak Institute
A cultural and educational center serving the large Slovak community in Ohio.
Czech and Slovak Association
Connecting Czechs and Slovaks in New England through social and cultural events.
Visit WebsiteFirst Catholic Slovak Union
One of the oldest Slovak fraternal benefit societies in North America.
Visit WebsiteFirst Catholic Slovak Ladies Association
A fraternal benefit society providing insurance and financial products to the Slovak community.
Visit WebsiteCanadian Slovak League
Representing Canadians of Slovak heritage and promoting Slovak culture in Canada.
Visit WebsiteNot sure which records would help your case?
Tell us what you know about your ancestors and where the family settled. Working out which archives and organisations hold the relevant records is part of the free case review.