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Linda H.

Millbrook, Alabama

$25/hr
5.0
140 jobs

Hello, I'm Linda Henderson, a professional genealogist dedicated to helping clients solve genealogical questions—whether straightforward or highly complex—through careful research, documented evidence, and clear reporting. Every family has a unique story—and every client comes with a different question. Whether you're searching for your biological family through DNA, researching your ancestors, identifying living heirs, preparing documentation for a Canadian citizenship by descent application, or creating a custom family history book for future generations, I provide professional genealogical research tailored to your specific goals. What began as a lifelong passion for genealogy has grown into a full-time profession. Every conclusion is supported by careful analysis of historical records and documented evidence. I believe clients deserve to understand not only what was discovered, but how those conclusions were reached. My research reports are written in a clear, easy-to-understand format with complete source citations, making even complex research understandable through clear analysis and thorough documentation. With eighteen years of genealogical research experience, areas of expertise include: • Traditional genealogical research and family reconstruction • DNA analysis for unknown parentage and adoption research through careful evaluation of DNA evidence and traditional genealogical research • Living heir research for probate, estate, and real property matters • Preparing documented evidence to support Canadian citizenship by descent applications • Locating vital records, including birth, baptismal, marriage, and death records • Building and documenting family trees from historical records, DNA evidence, and client information • Breaking through longstanding genealogical brick walls • Custom family history books combining historical research, narrative storytelling, photographs, and historical context • Preparing professional research reports that adhere to the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), complete with source citations and clearly documented conclusions • Organizing genealogical records and research for clients, attorneys, and family members • Transcribing, abstracting, and extracting information from historical documents Professional Affiliations: • Association of Professional Genealogists • National Genealogical Society • The Alabama Genealogical Society I enjoy helping clients discover, understand, and preserve the stories that make every family unique. Whether your goal is to solve a longstanding family mystery, document your ancestry, or preserve your family's story for future generations, I look forward to helping you discover your family's past.

  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • PDF Pro
  • Database Management System
  • Database
Cherry Jean R.

Digos, Philippines

$7/hr
5.0
21 jobs

Hello! Thank you for checking my profile. I am a licensed librarian for more than seven years. In my job I have experienced creating budget proposals, selection and acquisition of materials, assisting different clienteles to cater their information needs. Educating them on proper referencing, search strategies and proper citations. Opening their mind to various search engines and databases that they might need especially in their researches. Here is a quick overview of my skills and strength: -Indexing -Abstracting -Search strategies -literature searches -budgeting -organizational management -creating organizational structure -editing -proofreading -research -cataloguing -book selection

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Data Entry
  • Indexing
  • Budget Management
  • Metadata
  • Data Mining
  • References & Citations
  • Citation Style
  • Topic Research
  • Research Methods
  • Boolean Search
  • Research & Strategy
  • Abstract Style
Munevver Esma O.

Kirklareli, Turkey

$48/hr
5.0
10 jobs

If your family roots trace back to any of the following areas, I can help: Middle East: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Iran North Africa: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco Balkans: Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia Turkey & Former Ottoman Territories in Europe and Asia Whether you are of Arab, Turkish, Kurdish, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, or Balkan descent, your ancestors may have left traces in Ottoman documentation. I am here to help you find them. I’ve worked on everything from high-profile political archives to intimate family histories. Some highlights: Helped a Jordanian family trace their lineage through multiple generations, identifying grandfathers and uncles listed in Ottoman-era records who were previously unknown to them. Researched and reconstructed the life story of a 17th-century Ottoman governor from Albania, including property holdings, official posts, and death date, by analyzing court records and land registries. Provided authenticated documentation that allowed descendants to reconnect with their forgotten cultural heritage and even reclaim ancestral lands. Why Choose Me? ✔️ Expert in Old Ottoman Turkish ✔️ Access to Exclusive Archives ✔️ Custom Research, Tailored to You: Every family is unique and so is every search. I don’t use templates, I dive deep based on your needs. ✔️ Respectful & Confidential ✔️ Multilingual Support 📦 What You’ll Receive Depending on the scope, you’ll receive: A detailed written report of findings Copies or scans of original documents when available Translations and explanations of document content A narrative family story reconstructed from sources A map or timeline Let’s open the records and bring your family’s journey back to life. Feel free to message me before ordering, and let’s talk about how we can uncover your story together.

  • Genealogy
  • Family
  • Family Planning
  • Family Law
  • History
  • Property Law
  • Tax Table
  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language
  • Israeli Sign Language
Dylan D.

Minford, Ohio

$12/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Currently residing in Ohio, I am currently spending my days Door Dashing, consuming the latest news from every source I have the energy to read or listen to. In-between these times I am communicating with a highly revered, established labor union attempting to help my former worker-place organize their own bargaining unit as well as some other locations under the same company for the same purpose. I am a life-long Internationalist pursuing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Philosophy, which I plan to put toward a Master's majoring in International Relations, Public Policy and Human Rights. This is in addition to my Associate's Degree in Applied Business with a major in Information Security. For the past 5 years I have been personally studying International Affairs, Geo-Politics, Conflict and War, Policy Ethics, Community and Labor Organization, Persuasive Writing, Reporting and many more related topics. Although proven hard to find stable work with it, my associate's, because of the department organization at my particular university, required classes at the intersection of IT and business studies, and left me with applicable knowledge in computer software, data analysis, marketing, micro and macroeconomics and more. I have personal and professional experience with spreadsheet and other document software, Slack and other virtual communication networks, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, research including OSINT, academic, investigative and other types of research, data visualization, entry and analysis, and organizing and outreach strategy. I am confident that my unique set of skills, knowledge and experience will be useful for whatever needs you may have!

  • Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Online Research
  • Political Science
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Visual Communication
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Spreadsheet Skills
  • Organizer
  • Community Relations
Daniele S.

Milan, Italy

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hi there! I'm Daniele, a professional archivist and genealogist affiliated with the Association of Professional Genealogists based in Milan, Italy. I've been working continuously both online and in-person since 2019. My languages high school gave me the ability to speak in four of the major European languages (namely, French, English, German and Italian) but also the historical knowledge necessary to give an appropriate context to the genealogical researches I offer. On the top of that, I am currently interning as a professional archivist, a career path I hope I'll be able to pursue even in the future. I have expertise contacting both Church and State Archives and have successfully completed many family history researches in different countries including Italy, the USA, the UK, France, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil; I have also worked as a records retriever for the collection of documentation necessary to the recognition of "Jure Sanguinis" Italian Citizenship. To me, genealogy is much more than a mere recollection of birth, marriage and death registrations: family history gives us the possibility to reconnect with our roots through documents we had thought lost, and it is the only discipline that allows us to know ourselves, while also knowing our ancestors. What are you waiting for? If you're searching for a professional Italian genealogist, I'm here for you!

  • Genealogy
  • Family
  • Professional Tone
  • Creative Writing
  • Italian to German Translation
  • Italian
  • English to Italian Translation
Bochitro B.

Faridpur, Bangladesh

$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Need reliable OSINT investigations, background verification, or corporate due diligence? I help businesses, legal professionals, investors, recruiters, and private clients uncover verified public-source intelligence to support informed decisions, reduce risk, and protect their interests. As an OSINT Investigator and Cybersecurity Researcher with 5+ years of professional experience, I specialize in transforming publicly available information into structured, evidence-based intelligence. Whether you're verifying an individual, researching a company, assessing a potential business partner, investigating online fraud, or analyzing a digital footprint, my objective is to deliver accurate, confidential, and actionable results. My investigations are conducted using ethical Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodologies, cross-source verification, and professional analytical techniques. Every project is handled with discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing clear, reliable findings. 🔍Core Services ✅ OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Investigations ✅ Background Checks & Identity Verification (Public Sources) ✅ Corporate Due Diligence & Business Intelligence ✅ Executive & Professional Background Research ✅ Digital Footprint Analysis ✅ Company Verification & Vendor Due Diligence ✅ Business Research & Competitive Intelligence ✅ Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) ✅ Public Records Research ✅ Domain, Website & Business Intelligence ✅ Online Reputation & Risk Assessment ✅ Cryptocurrency Scam Research (Public Blockchain & OSINT) ✅ Cyber Threat Intelligence Research 📋 My Investigation Methodology Every investigation follows a structured and evidence-based process designed to maximize accuracy and reliability. 1. Understand the Objective • Define your investigation goals and reporting requirements. 2. Collect Intelligence • Gather information from lawful, publicly available sources using professional OSINT techniques. 3. Verify & Corroborate • Cross-reference information across multiple independent sources to improve reliability. 4. Analyze the Findings • Identify relevant relationships, risks, patterns, and key intelligence. 5. Deliver a Professional Report • Present findings in a clear, well-structured, and easy-to-understand format. 📊 What You'll Receive Depending on your project, reports may include: • Executive Summary • Verified Findings • Background Research • Digital Footprint Assessment • Company & Business Intelligence • Risk Indicators • Timeline & Relationship Analysis (when applicable) • Supporting Public-Source References (where appropriate) • Professional Investigation Report with Actionable Insights 🏢 Industries I Support I regularly work with: • Businesses & Corporate Organizations • Law Firms & Legal Professionals • Investors & Due Diligence Teams • Financial & Compliance Professionals • Human Resources & Recruitment Teams • Journalists & Researchers • Cybersecurity & Risk Consultants • Private Clients ✅ Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Ethical and professional investigative practices ✔ Confidential handling of sensitive information ✔ Evidence-based research and cross-source verification ✔ Structured, organized, and easy-to-read reports ✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ✔ Clear communication and project transparency ✔ Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and reliability My goal is not simply to collect information—it's to deliver meaningful intelligence that helps clients verify identities, evaluate risks, investigate organizations, perform due diligence, and make confident decisions based on verified public-source information. If you're looking for a dependable OSINT Investigator, Due Diligence Specialist, or Background Research Consultant who values professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy, I'd be glad to discuss your project and determine the most effective investigative approach for your objectives.

  • Genealogy
  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Security
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Due Diligence
  • Company Research
  • Open Source
  • Information Gathering
  • Online Research
  • Fraud Detection
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Research Documentation
  • Fact-Checking
  • Social Media Handle Research
  • Data Scraping
  • Geolocation
  • Vendor Verification
  • Research Summary

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How much does it cost to hire a genealogy researcher?

No matter where you go, family history is the key to who we are, our genetics, and who we could become. If you’re looking for more insight into your family tree or working on a research project and you’ve hit a brick wall, consider hiring freelance genealogy researchers instead of relying on genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or Familysearch.org. Upwork can help you find cost-effective, professional genealogists that can help reveal everything you need to know about your family line.

Genealogy researchers are typically historians, academic educators, or professional researchers that train for hours to specialize and hone their skills across family histories and generational information.

The cost to hire a freelance genealogy researcher will vary due to many factors, including years of experience, the scope of work, the project timeline, market conditions, and the freelancer’s location. 

Experience and Expertise 

When hiring professional genealogists, it’s important to consider their level of expertise and years of experience in family research or genealogy services. You can find out this information through a free consultation. A more seasoned freelance genealogy researcher with access to census records and other vital records, may command rates starting around $50 an hour. A freelancer new to genealogy and still using free resources may be more flexible in their price and start around $10 an hour.

Keep in mind that a genealogy researcher with experience in DNA testing, DNA analysis, or advanced research processes could be valuable to aid in your search, but their level of expertise could also increase the overall costs of the job.

Scope of Work

Before hiring a professional genealogist, you must first define the research project scope including research goals. Is this for a family history project? Are you looking for details on a family story or tradition? The scope of work is a step-by-step outline of the amount of work, expertise, and recommended experience level needed to get the job done.

Timeline 

What genealogy research freelancers charge will depend on the number of hours spent on the research project, the familial assets available from you as the client (like photocopies), and what free resources or paid databases they have available to them. Depending on these factors, the project could take several weeks to months for a breakthrough.

In any case, if you are on a strict timeline or need the project completed last-minute, no matter the price, the amount of research involved could prevent the freelancer from finding such sensitive information in a short amount of time.

Geography 

The cost of hiring a genealogy researcher can also be affected by their geographic location. Outsourcing your project to freelancers in another country, with a lower cost of living or in the country that has the vital records you are looking for, can help reduce your cost to hire or your ability to negotiate a fixed price. However, if you hire freelancers that live in a country with a higher cost of living, you may have to adjust your expected pricing for their time and effort.

Popular genealogy projects & costs examples 

Genealogy research services can be sensitive, as genealogy records can uncover so much information about a person or their family. Different family research projects require different research specialties, assets, and research plans.

With that said, here are a few common genealogy jobs you can find on Upwork:

Locating Birth Records: $100-$250/hourly rate

Whether you’re looking for your birth records or trying to track down the birth records of a family member who needs them for government filings or medical diagnoses, a genealogist may be able to help. This type of genealogy research project will depend on the freelancers’ skill level and knowledge for the specific research goals.

Tracking Family Line: $200-$400/hourly rate

Getting a research report on your family lineage or family tree so family stories at holiday dinners start to make more sense is something a genealogy professional on Upwork can help you with. This type of genealogy research project will depend on the freelancers' skill level and knowledge for the specific research goals.

Locate Lost Family History: $500-$750/hourly rate

Finding out information about a family member in a history book makes you want to know more without paying a hefty retainer. This type of genealogy research project will depend on the freelancers' skill level and knowledge of the specific research goals.

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Hiring a genealogy researcher can help transform a potentially difficult experience into a more exciting revelation. At Upwork, let us help you get access to top genealogy professionals and freelancers who can help you uncover lost history and vital records while staying within budget.

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