How do i find out my who are my ancestors?

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How do i find out my who are my ancestors?

I am ukrainian but also part german , is there a way for me to find out my genealogy in the english language ? I am the first generation of my family to live in the US

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Each one of your ancestors will be unique.. your grandparents, great grandparents, so forth. They will have been born in certain places, died in others. So the "answers" for each of them, will vary, not just by the place, but also the time of the events.
Each of those places will have their own rules for what records were kept. And the political jurisdictions will also change, depending on when you are searching.
Basic research techniques mean starting with your parents, and working your way back.
Rootweb.com also sponsors mailing lists that focus on specific localities, how to locate records for each place, and people who are knowledgeable about the history. They often have links to places where you can translate inquiries, or information found.