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Sereje, Suwalki, Russia modern location

Jessica_Kincaid
Jessica_Kincaid
March 2, 2021 edited March 7, 2021 in Social Groups

I have an ancestor who's draft card says he was born in Seveje (Sereje?), Suvalki (Suwalki?), Russia. Would this be modern day Seirijai, Alytus, Lithuania? Or is there some other location in Poland or Lithuania that would be more accurate? His surname is Dowgiallo. Thank you so much!

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  • LegacyUser
    LegacyUser ✭✭✭✭
    March 4, 2021

    @J Kincaid​ we are so happy that you have joined our Russian Empire Community. Be sure to review the list of links to some very valuable resources - on the right side of this screen. Best wishes in your continued quest to find you ancestors. Enjoy today! Cindy Jarvis

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  • VirginijaMann
    VirginijaMann ✭
    March 7, 2021

    I think you are right. Different versions of this placename in different languages: Seirijai [Lith], Sereje [Pol], Serei [Yid], Sereye [Rus], Seyriyay, Serze, Seirijų, Saray, Serai, Seree, Serey, Serrey, Serehai, Serhai, Serheya, Sarheya.

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