Genealogy is the research of family background and roots. Genealogists collect records of the family, which they organize in genealogy graphs or other written types. Genealogists utilize genetic analysis, verbal interviews, ancient records, and different records to acquire details about a family and to show the relationship and descents of its members. Employing a professional ancestry is an outstanding way to find out your family origin.
If you experience a difficult research matter, or need skills or the time to investigate, you may benefit from the support of a knowledgeable professional. There are companies or professional individuals that provide ancestry services that customize their research services to fit your specific needs. And below are the top-rated websites you can rely on.
Top Rated and Best Professional Ancestry Services:
#1 Myorigins
Myorigins, Mark the owner, have worked in the world and national news for major international broadcasters since 1992. He lived and worked for the BBC in cities like London, New York, and Washington and in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Mark established myorigins as a business in 2017 after years of researching for friends and family.
Mark will utilize his decades of experience in reporting, research, analysis, and genealogy to create unique personal stories and histories for your ancestors, no matter where you live or the stage of your own family knowledge.
#2 Capital Genealogy
Capital Genealogy, Tara is proficient in English, Dutch, Flemish Dutch, French, German, Latin, Italian, and Spanish. She has over eight years of professional experience spanning the regions of North America, South America, Europe, and Western Asia ranging from the 18th to 20th centuries. While many genealogists charge a fee to complete an initial case review, Capital Genealogy has always provided a thorough research audit and initial case review free of charge.
Included with every initial consultation report are a detailed description of your starting point, an analysis of potential research strategies, and an itemized quote with specific research tasks.
#3 We Go Way Back LLC
We Go Way Back LLC, Meryl Schumacker is a board-certified professional genealogist in Manhattan. She specializes in New York City genealogy from the 17th century to the 20th century, and Jewish genealogy in the United States, Europe, and Central America. Meryl also helps clients discover their ancestry using DNA evidence, in cases ranging from recent unknown parentage to 18th-century admixture research.
Formerly the genealogist for the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, she has compiled multigenerational family histories and located elusive ancestors for private clients, biographers, nonprofit institutions, and corporations. Meryl serves on the editorial staff for onboard, published quarterly by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
#4 Into The Past Genealogy Services
Into The Past Genealogy Services, Anne-Marie Smith is a member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland. She has had an interest and a love of genealogy for many years. Her interest in it first began while at school, particularly in Irish history, and developed a huge interest in how people lived in Ireland in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Having undertaken research on both her maternal and paternal side of the family, along with commissioned family history books for other clients, Anne-Marie then decided to set up Into The Past Genealogy Services in order to help other people search for those long lost relatives and reunite them back in their family tree where they belong.
Into The Past Genealogy Services would be delighted to help you on your journey in tracing your ancestors, whether it is just one person or an entire family, they will be happy to share your journey of discovery into your past.
#5 Madelaine’s Ancestry Service, LLC
Madelaine’s Ancestry Service, LLC has been a professional Genealogist for two years, but it’s been a hobby since she was seven. Madelaine started assisting her grandfather with her maternal side of the family. Looking through all the old documents, pictures, stories, and artifacts truly sparked a passion within her, and ever since Madelaine has been an enthusiast of looking into personal pasts, her own and others.
It’s always a joy to discover something new that tells something about the history, and which helps them know more about themselves too. Being able to share new findings with her family has brought them together, and Madelaine knows it will do the same for yours as well. Madelaine is a member of the DAR and National Genealogy Society.
Shera Elliott graduated from the New Mexico State University with a major in biology and a minor in Biological Basis of Behavior & Health Care Management. Shera grew up in Los Angeles, but moved to Las Cruces for college. Shera has written for several major publications including the Albuquerque Journal and NPR. Shera is a community reporter and also covers stories important important to all Americans.