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🔎 Comprehensive Genealogy Research Methodology

Our research follows a systematic methodology, beginning with American records to establish a solid foundation using original names and direct connections before moving to European records.

Basic American Records

This phase uses accessible American records to create a verifiable baseline. Key records include:

  • Federal and State Census Records: To place individuals in time and location, detailing household composition.

  • Naturalization Papers: Often providing original foreign names and specific towns/regions of origin.

  • Passenger Manifests and Overland Arrivals: Documenting entry and linking individuals to their last foreign residence and their foreign next of kin

  • Newspaper Death Notices and Obituaries: Offering rich biographical details and burial information.

  • Cemetery Research: Giving name of parent and date of death.

  • Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates): Providing explicit, direct proof of connections and origins.

Research Reports

Upon completion of the initial phase, we deliver a detailed Research Report summarizing all findings.

  • The Report: Typically, 10 to 30 pages, it details the methodology, conclusions, and future research recommendations.

  • Delivery: The report and copies of all supporting documents are emailed to you in PDF format. A hard copy is available upon request.

We then hold a consultation to review the findings and collectively plan the next phases of your family history investigation.

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Thank you for your professionalism in doing the research, writing a book and making a large tree for our father's 90th birthday.

Everyone loved it, especially my Dad.

S. Schulman, California

Thank you for making my family's history come alive

Former Congressman Ted Deutch CEO, American Jewish Committee

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"This was more than genealogy; it was a deeply personal history lesson.

Mona’s knowledge went far beyond vital records, crafting a vivid narrative that explained the social and historical context of their lives abroad and the stark realities of their immigration to the USA.

She truly helped me understand my history."

M. Caster, MD

I initially hired Mona with modest expectations for finding information on my family in Buffalo, NY and Poland, and was absolutely astonished by the sheer volume of records she uncovered.

What began as research into my father’s side quickly expanded into a project covering four different branches of my family.

Mona was wonderfully patient and agreeable, pausing the research when I needed a break and always working to keep costs minimal.

Her results were so outstanding that I happily provided a bonus upon completion.

It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking comprehensive, top-tier genealogical work."

F. Roczynski