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Lene Kottal Professional Genealogy
Lene Kottal
Danish Genealogy Services by Professional Genealogist Lene Kottal
How they can help
- Remote research
- Researches in
- Denmark, United States, Sweden
- Based in
- Denmark
- Languages
- English · Danish
- Time periods
- 1700s · 1800s · 20th century
About
Professional genealogist with 30+ years of experience in Danish family history research, specializing in old Danish handwriting and comprehensive ancestry documentation.
Lene Dræby Kottal is a professional genealogist with Denmark as her primary area of expertise. With 30 years of experience delving into family history and more than a decade as a professional genealogist, Lene has deep understanding of Danish genealogy records and naming conventions. She specializes in deciphering intricate historical scripts including Blackletter and Kurrent (German script), and is known for providing thorough, accurate research with precise source references and detailed research notes. Lene is passionate about helping clients understand their Danish ancestry and breaking through genealogical brick walls.
Specialties
- Danish genealogy
- Danish ancestry
- Danish naming conventions
- patronymics
- old Danish handwriting
- Blackletter script
- Kurrent script
- Danish immigrant ancestors
- Danish family history
- Danish records
Additional credentials
Certified Genealogist®
Denmark
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