Family Research

Are you interested in learning more about someone who was murdered, persecuted, or survived the Holocaust? 

The research team at the Sydney Jewish Museum could soon be able to help you.

About our family Holocaust research service

The Nazis kept meticulous records of their atrocities, documenting with exacting detail the identities and movements of millions of Jewish people and other persecuted minorities during the Holocaust.

Unlike so many people, these records survived the Holocaust, standing as clear and undeniable proof of the murder of six million Jewish people. Nazi records also serve another crucial purpose: helping to determine what happened to people.

The Arolsen Archives (formerly known as the International Tracing Service) house the world’s largest single repository of material documenting Nazi persecution. The archives tell the fate of countless victims, through over 30 million files, which include transport lists, concentration camp registers, forced labour documentation, and post-war displaced persons records. Over the years, these records have helped thousands of people uncover what happened to their loved ones and, in some cases, even reunited families.

Today, the archives are now searchable on a global database, accessible to only a few licenced organisations. The Sydney Jewish Museum has recently acquired one of these licenses, meaning we may soon be able to offer answers to Australian-based individuals seeking answers about their family members during the Holocaust.

Launching in late 2024, our new research service will provide an invaluable opportunity for families to uncover new information and gain a deeper understanding of their histories.

Are you interested in learning more about this service? Contact us via the form below.

Enquiries

To contact the research team, please complete the form below.