About me
About
Helping families reconnect with their roots in Central Germany.
Professional genealogy research for international clients — combining historical expertise with respect for the personal meaning behind every family story.
Your family story, supported by historical evidence
I am a professional genealogist specializing in Central Germany. I help international clients uncover hometowns, trace ancestors through original records, and transform fragmented information into documented family history.
Central Germany focus
Local expertise in historical jurisdictions, place names, and archive structures.
Source-based documentation
Findings are grounded in original records and documented so results remain verifiable.
International clients
A clear process and communication for families abroad — even with limited starting information.
How my research works
- Initial review: We start with what you already know — documents, family notes, and prior research.
- Research plan: You receive a clear plan with priorities, scope, and realistic outcomes.
- Archive research: I work with original sources, historical geography, and name variants.
- Results: You receive documented findings, citations, and recommended next steps.
Your family story, supported by historical evidence
My name is Karen, and I’m a professional genealogist specializing in European family history research. Based in Potsdam, Germany, I help individuals and families around the world discover their roots and reconnect with their ancestral heritage.
With experience in German, English, Norwegian, and Swedish records, I bridge the distance between countries, archives, and generations — and help bring forgotten family stories back to life.
Focused expertise
Research grounded in regional sources, jurisdictions, and archival structures — especially when only limited information is available.
Documented results
Evidence-based conclusions with clear documentation, so you can understand and build upon the findings.
International clients
A clear, supportive process for families abroad — across languages, borders, and changing place names.
Why this work matters
Family history is more than names and dates. It’s identity, belonging, and the wish to understand where we come from. I combine careful historical research with respect for the personal meaning behind every project.
Academic foundation
I am a trained historian with a Master’s degree in History (summa cum laude). This background supports a structured, source-first approach: working with original records, reading historical handwriting, and placing findings into the correct historical context.
How my research works
- Initial review: We start with what you already know — names, dates, places, documents, and prior research.
- Research plan: You receive a clear plan with priorities, scope, and realistic outcomes.
- Research & analysis: I work with original records, historical geography, name variants, and (where relevant) DNA and digital resources.
- Results: You receive documented findings with citations and recommended next steps.
Ready to begin?
Tell me what you already know — even if it’s only a name and a region. I’ll suggest the most promising next steps.
Get startedReady to begin?
Tell me what you already know — even if it is only a name and a region. I will suggest the most promising next steps.
Get started