[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] When Germans left Volhynia

[Eduardo Kommers]

Hello,

 

During the time I have searched I heard and read that many German families
left Volhynia to other places in Europe (including Germany) before coming to
the Americas.

The Kommers family apparently lived in Zhitomir area up to the middle of
1870's, as the last birth record I have found, linked to Volhynia, is from
1876. However, there are two Kommers born between 1876 and 1885 and one more
in 1895, according to some other documents I have in my hands. They are not
clear about the exact birthplace, just showing it was in Russia.

 

It makes me think the Kommers family may left the Volhynia area in the end
of 1870's to another Russian territory.

My question is: what are the main places in Russia where a possible German
"re-immigration" happened?   

 

I'll appreciate any comments.

 

Thank you!

Eduardo