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September 26, 2026Registers of Cossacks

We Mapped the Places of Residence of Cossacks from the 1649

We mapped places of residence from the 1649 Cossack Register. Most identified locations come from the Bila Tserkva and Bratslav regiments. Explore Cossack settlements and historical geography on Roots.

July 25, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Popular surnames of Cossacks

Learn about the most popular Cossack surnames. We have researched archival databases and prepared for you the top 20 most common Cossack surnames. From Chornoy to Marchenko - discover the history of these famous surnames.

July 23, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Colonels of the Zaporizhzhya Army in 1649

List of colonels of the 1649 Zaporizhzhya Army registry, including Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, Tymosh Nosach, Martyn Nebaba, and others. Their contributions to the war of liberation and the significance of the registry for Ukrainian history are revealed.

June 13, 2024Registers of Cossacks

The Register of the Sumy Regiment of 1660 has been added

We've added the unique 1660 Sumy Regiment Register to our website. This document contains detailed lists of Cossacks, townspeople, and artillerymen, offering valuable insights into the history of Sloboda Ukraine. Explore it via the link provided.

April 15, 2024Registers of Cossacks

The names of the Cossacks of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi's army

The team of researchers presents the first results of the analysis of the Cossack army register of 1549: a list of popular Cossack names. They plan to process all the records for a complete compilation of statistics.

March 11, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Added Register of the Zaporozhian Army of 1756

Explore Ukraine's history with the "1756 Zaporozhian Army Register" database. Discover details about 38 regiments' Cossacks and their lifestyle, offering unique insights into Ukraine's military past.

March 4, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Added Register of the Zaporozhian Army of 1638

The new database of the Cossack register of 1638 is now available! This unique resource provides access to historical information about the Cossacks, their ranks, regiments and personal data.

March 2, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Added Register of the Zaporozhian Army of 1581

Online access to the 1581 Cossack Register is now available! Discover the structure, personal composition, and approximate places of residence of the Cossacks in this historical document now accessible on our website.

February 26, 2024Registers of Cossacks

Register of the Zaporozhian Host 1649 Now Searchable

Explore history with the new database of the 1649 Zaporozhian Host Register! Information about the Cossacks is available online for search.

January 5, 2024Registers of Cossacks

The Register of the Zaporozhian Army of 1649 has been added

The unique Register of the Zaporozhian Host of 1649 is now online! Includes 40470 records of Cossacks, info about regiments, hundreds. A vital step in preserving Ukraine's history.

Discover the unique world of the history of Ukrainian Cossacks through our exclusive collection of news and updates dedicated to the Cossack registers. In this category, we focus on preserved archival documents that reveal the life, military feats, and social structure of the Cossacks, who were an integral part of Ukraine's history. Our materials will help you delve into genealogical research, learn more about your roots, and honor the memory of your ancestors. From historical registers to contemporary studies — here, you will find the most current information about Ukrainian Cossackry.