Find a Swedes offers genealogy services on request. You can trace one person or several generations. Hire us for help with finding records, translation of letters, and more. All research is done online.
Presentation
You will get as much out of your family research as if you spoke Swedish.
The result of your research is delivered as a report in PDF format available for download.
Your research report is custom made. (We do not use computer generated documents.) The report has been designed for the best readability. You can get an overview at a glance, or read all the details of the things that interest you the most.
Your research report contains personal summaries, timelines, and personally derived maps, as agreed upon.
When needed, we also include family trees and relevant indexes. Indexes are typically for names, locations, and occupations.
GEDCOM files are available at the cost of preparation. This is the common format for genealogy databases. Use them to transfer your research to your device or a family tree service online. Ancestry, MyHeritage, ArkivDigital, GedView, and many others accept them.
How it works
Single Tasks
Single tasks are scheduled for up to three hours.
You receive a research proposal based on your request. It contains an estimate of the extent of the research and a specified time of delivery.
Payments are made in advance.
Your files are delivered online.
Genealogy Research
Genealogy Research is scheduled for ten hours at a time.
You receive a research proposal based on your request. It contains an estimate of the extent of the research and a specified time of delivery.
I begin working on your research after I have received the retainer ($160).
I will contact you with an update in time before the retainer has been used (2.5 hours).
Your research report is delivered online.
Details
Fees
(Prices are in USD.)
- The fee is $64 per hour for research and report preparation.
- Genealogy research is scheduled for ten hours at a time ($560).
- Small tasks up to three hours are paid in advance. At least one hour is billed ($64-$192).
- A non-refundable 25% ($160) retainer is required before the start of the research. The remainder ($480) is paid in advance after contact.
- Expenses are rare, but will be charged at cost. I will contact you if the cost of a document is higher than what agreed upon. The standard allowance is $10. (If used, it takes 9 minutes out of the time for research.)
Other Practicalities
- For your security, a legally binding letter of agreement is signed online before the start of the research. You only need an email address for this.
- Payments are made through PayPal.
- Repayments are made within one month of delivery.
- Time for delivery is approximately 12 weeks and is specified in the research proposal.
- Your research report is delivered via Dropbox and the files are available for download for one year. You do not need a Dropbox account.
As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), I am bound to a Code of Ethics. If I would ever violate the code, the APG will review and investigate the complaint.
To begin working with me, use the button below and contact me for a research proposal.
