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Judi Langer-Surnamer Caplan

Professional Genealogy Research Services

How they can help

  • Remote research
  • In person
  • APG member
Researches in
United States · NY
Based in
United States · NY
Languages
English
Time periods
1800s-1900s · 20th century

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About

Genealogical and family history researcher since 1992 specializing in New York City and Long Island area records, with particular expertise in Jewish genealogy and Hebrew tombstone translation.

Judi Langer-Surnamer Caplan of Up, Roots! has been conducting genealogical and family history research since 1992. She provides comprehensive family history research services ranging from single-record searches to full family tree creation, with in-person access to major metropolitan area archives, libraries, and cemeteries. She specializes in National Archives records, NYC Municipal Archives vital records, New York Public Library resources, courthouse documents, and cemetery research across New York counties. Her expertise includes Jewish genealogy, Hebrew tombstone translation, and historical database creation. She has published articles in genealogical journals and presented at international conferences on family history topics.

Specialties

  • Jewish genealogy
  • New York City vital records
  • Long Island genealogy
  • Hebrew tombstone translation
  • US Census records
  • Passenger arrival manifests
  • Naturalization records
  • Probate records
  • Family tree creation
  • Holocaust records

Additional credentials

Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists; Member of New York Metro Chapter of APG; Member of Jewish Genealogical Society of Long Island; Member of Jewish Genealogical Society of NY; Member of New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Former Member of Board of LitvakSIG; Founding Editor of LitvakSIG Online Journal (1999-2009); Editor Emerita of LitvakSIG Online Journal; Published in AVOTAYNU and THE JEWISH STAR; Presenter at major international genealogical conferences

Long Beach, NY, United States

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