Straining the Great Wave
Between 1900 and 2000, U.S. immigration policy for Eastern Europeans shifted from a period of relatively open borders to severe restriction based on national origins,…
- Ellis Island Passenger Records
- History of Putyatyntsi
- History of Rochester Immigrants
- Immigrant Graves in Rochester
- Immigrants listed by Maiden Names
- Immigrants who made Rochester Home
- Immigrants who Moved to other US Cities
- Immigrants who Returned to Ukraine
- Ivano-Frankivsk Village Records
- Putyatyntsi Aid Committee Accounts
- Putyatyntsi Births, Marriages, Deaths
- Putyatyntsi Immigrant Surnames
- Resource Library
- Rochester City Directories
- U.S. Census Records
About the Project
The first immigrant to Rochester, New York from Putyatyntsi, Ukraine was Hrynko Pakula in 1902. In total, 320 villagers followed in Hrynko’s footsteps and made this migratory journey. They left an indelible mark on Rochester, as well as on their home village.
This is a curated selection of information, photos and documents about their families and contributions. This website is meant to be collaborative. We welcome assistance adding relevant archival materials for the benefit of the generations of children who are descendants of these community pioneers.
FROM Putyatyntsi, Ukraine To ROCHESTER, New YORK 