How they can help
- Remote research
- In person
- Researches in
- Germany, Poland, Sweden
- Based in
- United States
- Languages
- English · German
- Time periods
- 20th century · multiple centuries
About
Professional genealogy research, education, and mentoring specializing in German family history. Team of expert researchers offering seminars, study groups, and direct research services.
German Genealogy Headquarters is dedicated to helping people discover the lives behind their ancestors' names. The organization combines expertise in German history, culture, geography, and US immigration history. The team excels at working with original records in German and Polish archives, reading centuries-old handwriting, and using DNA to solve German origin questions. They offer engaging seminars, interactive study groups, professional research services, and one-on-one mentoring partnerships. The organization is led by experienced genealogists including Ute Brandenburg (bilingual German American researcher with archive expertise) and Ursula C. Krause (seasoned German genealogist with legal background and 30+ years teaching experience).
Specialties
- German ancestry
- German genealogy
- DNA research
- German archives
- Polish archives
- handwriting analysis
- unknown paternity cases
- German origin questions
- US immigration history
- German history and culture
Additional credentials
Senior Genealogist for AncestryProGenealogists; contributor to television programs including Finding Your Roots, Who Do You Think You Are, Every Family Has A Secret; contributor to award-winning documentary The Upside Down Book; 30+ years teaching experience; Senior Genealogist for AncestryProGenealogists — employment — German genealogy
United States
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