SERVICES
ABOUT FINDDANISHPEOPLE
Read more about the people behind Finddanishpeople.
Since 2000, Genealogy has been more than a hobby for us - it's been our passion. We've helped numerous people dive deep into their family history, turning what began as a pastime into a secondary career. Although we are primarily self-taught, we have developed a high level of expertise in deciphering and utilizing a wide range of historic documents as long-time volunteers at the National Archives of Southern Denmark.
With a decade of experience working as a parish civil registrar, We have a deep understanding Danish historical records, Enabling us to trace ancestors back back to the 17th centry, or even earlier.
Our reaches extends beyond Denmark to neighbouring countries like Norway, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Great Britain. We've also delved indto the histories of those emigrated to America and Australia, uncovering connections across continents.
Recently, we've collaborated with the Danish Red Cross, assisting in tracking living descendants of individuals imprisoned and sent to Nazi work camps during World War II. This important work provides the documentation required for German museums to return objects to their rightful families.
We take geat pride in our methodical and Thorough approach to reseach. We understand that resarch doesn't just uncover facts - it van provide insights that bring ypur family history to life. We invest time in creating detailed presentations, complete with charts, historical centext, photographs, maps, anf meticulous references.
Whether you're seaching for lost relatives, building a comprehensive fmily tree, or just need help in filling in the gaps in ypur own research, we're dedicated to helping you discover and understand your roots.
We look forward to uncovering your family's story together.
Om behalf of the team
Signe
Lead researcher
Let our decades of genealogy and detective experience work for you
We specialize in tracing your lineage as far back as the 1700s, and often even earlier, uncovering every branch of your family tree—whether it’s your direct ancestors or the entire extended family, including siblings, spouses, and children. Our experience and dedicated pursuit of verified facts ensures that no detail is overlooked.
We leverage all available resources to dive as deeply into the past as the documentation allows. Our thorough approach begins with online resources and includes visits to local libraries, historical societies, and government institutions like the Danish National Archives.
This “paper trail” provides the basis of our work. From there, we visit churchyards and significant historical sites tied to your family’s history, uncovering clues and the stories that shaped your ancestors’ lives.
Our research spans both the distant past and the present, as we also locate descendants and often connect you with living relatives. When we reach out to them and receive their permission to interview them, their stories often reveal new facts and perspectives about your family’s history.
For us, this is where the excitement truly begins. We are passionate about bringing your heritage to life and can even help you plan a trip to Denmark, allowing you to walk in your ancestors’ footsteps and meet newly discovered relatives
Presenting your family history
When our research concludes, we create a comprehensive report of our findings, complete with a detailed pedigree chart that traces both your male and female ancestral lines. For each ancestor or ancestral couple, we craft a rich summary narrative that delves into their lives—exploring family relationships, occupations, residences, citizenship, and more. We even include photos and any other relevant information we can uncover, all woven together within the historical context of their lives. Every source of information is meticulously documented at the end of the report.
Given the depth and detail of our reports, we recommend receiving them in a beautifully designed folder for easy reference. If you travel to Denmark, we may be able to present it to you in person, sharing your family history with the turn of each page.
For your convenience, we also provide a PDF version to ensure your family history is preserved and easily accessible to distant relatives and future generations.
HOW WE WORK
Discover how we connect your family history to the present.
Professionally
We started as family researchers in our spare time, driven by a passion for helping people find ancestors and lost relatives. Now, we operate as a professional team with a systematic approach to ensure we stay on track with every project. We meticulously store sources and findings and limit our work to between two to four projects at a time, depending on their scale. We exhaust all possible sources before delivering results and concluding the project. This means that while our projects may take longer than those of other genealogists – they may provide you with deeper results.
The process
- Reach Out: Send us an email to get started.
- Preliminary Search: We’ll conduct an initial search to see if there’s enough information available for the project to meet your goals.
- Estimate & Quote: Based on your description, we’ll provide an estimated timeframe and a quote for our services.
- Project Kickoff: If you accept the quote, we’ll move forward. Please refer to our terms of service for more details.
Project costs
We love this work and derive real joy in delivering our research to our clients. Despite its time-consuming nature, we want our research to be affordable for people who want to learn about their history or connect with living relatives.
Our pricing covers our research expenses and helps us take on pro bono projects.
Each project is unique, so our fees are individually calculated based on your wishes and the project’s scope. Most projects range between US$250 and $800 but can exceed $1,200 depending on complexity. Occasionally, and only with client approval, a project may exceed that amount.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Read more about the formalities andwhat is written in small print.
We believe the therms are a good starting point for most projects.
By using our services you agree to the following terms.
General terms
1. Service Scope
Finddanishpeople.com operates as a research entity on a project basis, delivering custom reports based on specific project descriptions. The final deliverable may include a report in A3 format (11.69 x 16.53 inches), a PDF file, and/or a personal presentation or conference call. All research findings undergo thorough analysis and correlation, with sources fully documented.
2. Preliminary Search
We conduct a preliminary search before issuing a quotation. If the findings are insufficient, a quotation will not be provided. Please note that findings from this preliminary search are not free; if the quotation is declined, we are not obligated to share these findings.
3. Payment Terms
Projects begin upon receipt of the agreed payment. Danish clients pay via MobilePay, while international clients pay by bank transfer. According to Danish law, VAT is not required for our small business.
4. Refund Policy
Refunds or discounts are not provided unless explicitly agreed upon. The service we offer is based on the effort invested in research, measured in hours. The report itself constitutes the product, and not the specific content within.
5. Disclaimer
We are not liable for any unexpected or sensitive discoveries made during our research. We cannot guarantee the identification of all requested information, such as the number of generations of ancestors or descendants. There may be instances where records, such as those for illegitimate children, are unavailable. We also reserve the right to limit research due to restricted access to private, organizational, or governmental records (e.g., closed archives).
6. Privacy
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect personal information. We do not share, sell, or rent data to third parties. Information about living individuals is disclosed only with their prior consent and approval.
Updated 1st of October 2023