Discover the people and places that made you.
Professional genealogists trace your family's story through historical records, archives, and DNA insights. You get a clear, documented family history you can pass down.
Every family has a story waiting to be found.
Three simple steps to your family history
You bring what you know, even if it's just a name or a story. We do the digging.
Share what you know
Book a package and tell us your research goals, plus any names, dates, places, photos, or documents you already have.
We research
Your dedicated researcher searches census, vital, immigration, military, church, and archival records, and verifies every connection.
Receive your story
You get a clear written report with your family tree, copies of key records, full source citations, and next-step recommendations.
Choose the depth of your search
Every package includes a personal researcher, a documented report, and email support.
Discovery
- Focus on one ancestor or question
- Search of key online records
- Summary report with sources
- Suggestions for next steps
Family Heritage
- Trace one family line back 4+ generations
- Census, vital, immigration & military records
- Detailed narrative report
- Printable family tree chart
- Digital copies of records found
Legacy
- Research across multiple family lines
- International & archive record requests
- DNA results review & guidance
- Heirloom-quality bound report
- Video call to walk through findings
Prices shown are starting estimates. Final cost depends on your project's scope and how hard the records are to reach. We'll confirm a quote with you before any work begins.
Have a specific brick wall or a unique project? Ask about custom research.
Records that bring the past to life
We know where records are kept and how to read them, including the ones that aren't online yet.
Vital Records
Birth, marriage, and death certificates.
Census Records
Where families lived and who was in each household.
Immigration
Ship manifests, naturalization, and passenger lists.
Military
Draft cards, service files, and pension records.
Church Records
Baptisms, marriages, and burials, often from before civil records existed.
Newspapers
Obituaries, announcements, and local stories.
Land & Probate
Deeds, wills, and estate records.
DNA Guidance
Making sense of your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, or MyHeritage matches.
To know who you are, you have to know where you came from.THE FIND MY ORIGINS PHILOSOPHY
A personal approach to family history
Find My Origins is a boutique research firm. Big platforms hand you a search box. We hand you a researcher who gets to know your family's questions and works to answer them.
We treat every project with care, patience, and rigorous attention to evidence, so the story you receive is one you can trust and share with generations to come.
Frequently asked questions
What if I only know a little about my family?
That's completely fine and very common. A name, an approximate date, or a family story is often enough to get started. We'll build from whatever you have.
How long does research take?
Most Discovery projects are completed within 2–3 weeks, and larger packages within 4–8 weeks. Timelines can vary if we need to request records from archives or overseas.
Can you guarantee you'll find my ancestors?
No honest genealogist can guarantee results, because some records were lost or never created. We can guarantee a thorough, professional search and a report showing exactly what was checked and found, along with recommendations for next steps.
Do you work with DNA test results?
Yes. We can help you interpret matches from AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and FamilyTreeDNA, and use them alongside records to confirm relationships.
Can I give research as a gift?
Absolutely. Family history makes a meaningful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Mention it's a gift when you book and we'll help arrange it.
Book your research or ask a question
Tell us a little about your family and what you'd like to discover. We'll reply within one business day with next steps and a secure payment link.
Questions? Just ask.
Use the form for support, general questions, or custom projects. Every message is read personally, and there's no obligation to book.