What is German Researchers?
German Researchers is a team of professional genealogists, founded in 2015, who trace German ancestry through civil, church and archival records in Germany. Our researchers work on the ground in German archives, so clients get records that online databases such as Ancestry cannot reach. German Researchers is owned and operated by RecordClick.
German Researchers at a glance
- Founded: 2015
- Success rate: 98%. We find useful genealogy information in 98 out of 100 projects.
- Client rating: 4.8/5 from 254 client reviews
- Researchers in: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Hannover
- Pricing: packages from $795
- Turnaround: most projects are completed in 1 to 3 weeks
- First step: a free preliminary search, so you know what is possible before you pay
Who are the researchers?
Every project is handled by a named genealogist based in Germany, and you communicate with your researcher directly.
| Researcher | Based in | Role | Client rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margarethe L | Berlin | Genealogy researcher | 4.7/5 (83 jobs) |
| Irmgard D | Hamburg | Genealogy researcher | 4.9/5 (73 jobs) |
| Hannes S | Munich | Genealogy researcher, librarian, tour guide | 4.8/5 (100+ jobs) |
| Tilman S | Frankfurt am Main | Genealogy researcher, tour guide | 4.9/5 (100+ jobs) |
| Jörg K | Hannover | Genealogy researcher, tour guide | 4.8/5 (92 jobs) |
| Brunhild H | Berlin | Genealogy researcher, archivist | 4.6/5 (48 jobs) |
| Viktoria T | Germany | Genealogy researcher | 4.9/5 (100+ jobs) |
What does German Researchers research?
- German family history: civil records, church registers, emigration lists, census data and regional archives across Germany.
- German citizenship by descent and dual citizenship: the documents that prove your German lineage.
- German-Jewish genealogy: research through the records of the Nazi era and World War II.
- German family crests: tracing your surname through heraldic registers, instead of a generic coat of arms.
- Heir searches in Germany: documentation for attorneys, executors and estate administrators.
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How does a German Researchers project work?
- Share the details: tell us what you know about your German ancestors. If you have a family tree, we may ask for access.
- Free preliminary search: we check the records first, so we can confirm we can deliver results.
- Work with your genealogist: if you hire us, we assign a genealogist to your project and give you their direct contact details.
- Get your report: you can ask questions during the search, and at the end you receive a full written report with sourced records and translations.
How much does German genealogy research cost?
German Researchers packages cost $795 for 5 hours, $1,272 for 10 hours and $2,226 for 20 hours of research. Every package includes sourced records, translations and a written report. See pricing and packages.
Ready to start?
Most clients come to us with a name, a village and not much else. That is enough to begin. Book a free consultation and we will tell you what is possible.