Genealogy researcher for adopted children

"What if you helped adopted people find their biological families?"

Fun to do

You experience the thrill of detective work through old archives and share the emotion when puzzle pieces fall into place. You're the bridge to lost family histories.

Someone who did this

De eerste keer dat Marleen (58) een adoptiedossier opensloeg, rook ze de mufheid van decennia-oude papieren. …

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Three first steps

1Join the Dutch Genealogical Society and complete their introduction course
2Offer your services to adoption organisations or support groups
3Schedule monthly supervision with experienced genealogist for guidance on complex cases

Useful websites

FamilySearchEnglishfamilysearch.orgFree genealogical database with worldwide historical records National Archives Netherlandsnationaalarchief.nlDutch government archives and adoption records

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