How to Find a Genealogist
Genealogists study families and their histories in order to trace lineage. Genealogists may come from different educational backgrounds or use a variety of skills to trace a family's history, including historical research, genetics or foreign language translation, according to the Association of Professional Genealogists. Although many people are curious enough about their lineage to perform some basic research, professional genealogists are experts in the processes and resources to track family lineage. Finding a genealogist is an easy process.
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Find a Genealogist
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Search for genealogists by using the online directory for the Association of Professional Genealogists. The Association of Professional Genealogists represents professionals around the world who help families trace their history; its online directory allows you to search by geographic location, name or even specialty, such as adoptions or Native American lineages.
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Find a genealogist by using the search tool developed by the Board for Certification for Genealogists. Genealogists who have satisfied established standards for knowledge and skills in historical research receive certification; the Board for Certification for Genealogists requires genealogists to submit a portfolio of their work as part of the certification process. The board's search tool allows you to search by name, city, state or specialty area, and results include complete contact information.
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Locate a genealogist through Genealogy Pro, an online directory of genealogy professionals and services around the world. Genealogy Pro's online tool allows you to isolate professionals by nation, geographical specialty area and special skills or interests. The site also offers users a search service--indicate your specific needs in the body of an email, and Genealogy Pro's staff will find a genealogist to help you with your project.
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Find a genealogist through local historical societies or historical collections at local libraries. Historical societies tend to attract local genealogists--amateur and professional--and staff at library historical collections are usually knowledgeable about local resources to find genealogists closer to home. National directories of historical societies around the world are available on Society Hill, a website dedicated to historical and genealogical resources.
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