U.S. Research

Whether your family was here before the Mayflower or came through Ellis Island, our team of professional family history experts is ready to help you discover your story. From coast to coast, we have research specialists in all time periods and geographic areas of the United States. Our accredited genealogists understand the documents, language, handwriting, and culture of your ancestors lives. We understand your desire to know more about your past. As a full service research firm, we are your partners in finding and preserving your family's unique history. Get an Estimate      Order Research

Geographic Specialties New England Mid-Atlantic States Southern States Midwest Western Sates

Special Interests Brick Wall Research Colonial Ancestry Common Surnames Native American Ancestry African American Heritage Immigration & Dual Citizenship Research

Brick Wall Research

If you have come across a difficult genealogical problem you would like help solving, you've come to the right place. ProGenealogists is comprised of highly skilled, dedicated, and reliable professional genealogists, authors, and lecturers - among the finest in the business. ProGenealogists and its associates have received recognition and credentials from several prestigious organizations in the field for scholarly and innovative research. With over 100 years cumulative experience researching lineages throughout the world, ProGenealogists associates have the skills and knowledge necessary to find and accurately document the lives of your ancestors.

Colonial Ancestry

Whether your early ancestors came from one of the British, Spanish, or French colonies, our professional experts know where to find early land, court, military, probate, and other documents that could shed light on your family history. We can help you research and prepare colonial society applications such as the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and other organizations.

Common Surnames

Conducting research with common surnames such as Smith, Cooper, Miller, Jones, etc. can be quite time consuming. In order to be sure that the correct ancestor has been identified, several other families of the same name must be examined and compared, which takes time. When researching common surnames, please provide as much information as possible about your family. Details such as religion, occupations, extended family members, maiden surnames, common family naming patterns and preferences can make your project go faster.

General Information

We guarantee thorough and detailed work. No reputable genealogist can make any guarantee regarding the number of ancestors who can be added to your family tree. Every family is unique. Research success depends upon many factors: the common occurrence of the surname, the time period in which the couple lived, the status of records availability, and the geographic region in which the family lived. Because you are purchasing a genealogist's time and expertise, and not a tangible product, your prepaid research retainer is non-refundable. 

In-Depth Research Fees

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A Comment About Rates: Typical professional rates for genealogists range from $40.00 per hour to over $200.00 per hour. Experienced genealogists and those with a particular specialty typically have higher fees than those who are less experienced or non-specialized. To become more familiar with this topic, you may wish to read So You're Going To Hire A Professional Genealogist, a publication of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). You can compare our rates to some other full-service genealogy companies working at the Family History Library.