Forensic genealogists tracing any family line from documented records, not guesswork, with deep specialty in Native American, Melungeon and Jewish ancestry.
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Flexible Plan
Entry-level genealogy at $100 per hour, pay as you go. Ideal for a basic four- to six-generation family tree, verifying research already completed, breaking through a specific research roadblock, or continuing an existing DNA Consultants project. Start with a one-hour consultation and add hours or phases as your project develops.
Vital Records
Our forensic genealogists build out all branches of your family, from your parents back to the nineteenth century. A professional on our team carefully documents with sources all known branches of your family tree, beginning with the 1950 U.S. Census and tracing back through the nineteenth century. Can be extended.
Custom
Our top-of-the-line package: a single line or your entire family tree, researched by forensic genealogists. Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with expert Custom Genealogy Services. This premium genealogy package is designed to meticulously document a single line or pursue a defined research goal with our professional attention. Can be extended.
A DNA test contains clues and estimates. It cannot tell you the names or ethnicity of your ancestors. DNA Consultants, a leader in Native American DNA tests with its Basic American DNA Test and Cherokee DNA Test, now puts a professional genealogist on your case — working from the 1950 U.S. Census back through the birth, marriage and death records of the nineteenth century.
$100/hour
Buy nowEntry-level genealogy at $100 per hour, pay as you go. Ideal for a basic four- to six-generation family tree, verifying research already completed, breaking through a specific research roadblock, or continuing an existing DNA Consultants project. Start with a one-hour consultation and add hours or phases as your project develops.
For customers relatively new to genealogy or facing challenges like adoptions or brick walls: Buy a one-hour consultation with an expert genealogist to discuss your research ideas, family history, and goals. Your genealogist will help you determine a good approach, provide an estimate of the hours or phases your project may require, and explain our intake and research process so you know what to expect.
For current customers: Continue the story! Use the Flexible Plan to purchase additional research hours or fund the next phase of an existing project, whether you want to extend a family line, pursue a new lead, or explore another part of your family history. Please consult with your genealogist before purchasing additional hours so that you can agree on the appropriate scope and estimated research time.
Not every genealogy project requires the time or scope of our Vital Records Family Tree or Custom Genealogy Services. If you are interested in building a basic four- to six-generation family tree, verifying research you or a family member have already explored, breaking through a specific roadblock, or simply determining where to go next with an existing tree, Flexible Plan Genealogy may be the right place to start.
Your genealogist can help define a focused research goal and recommend an appropriate number of hours or research phases. And if your initial research uncovers new questions or promising leads, you can easily add additional hours and continue your project from there.
Flexible Plan Genealogy may be a good fit if you:
$1,000.00
Buy nowOur forensic genealogists build out all branches of your family, from your parents back to the nineteenth century. A professional on our team carefully documents with sources all known branches of your family tree, beginning with the 1950 U.S. Census and tracing back through the nineteenth century. Can be extended.
A forensic genealogist on our team carefully builds out all possible branches of your family tree with “bare bones” information for each ancestor: name, parents, birth, death, marriage and other vital records. We begin with the 1950 U.S. Census and trace back through the nineteenth century. The 1850 census is often critical, as it was the first to list each household member by name, age and relationship, offering a clear view of family structure. (There are comparable standards in Canada, Great Britain and other countries.) Even if you already have some information, we independently verify names, birth dates, locales, and other vital details, including any status on Federal Indian rolls.
Get started today. Simply provide the names and locations of yourself and any relatives (siblings, parents, grandparents) who were living in 1950. We handle all the rest. Most family trees are completed within four weeks, using public vital records admissible in court.
We leave no stone unturned, providing access to all the premium genealogical resources that would cost over $1,000 per year to maintain on your own. You will receive the guaranteed deliverables below, along with our expert recommendations on where to focus future research for specific goals — for example Indian census records, Revolutionary War bounty land grants, and other rare archives.
Yes! If you prefer to spread the cost of a Vital Records Family Tree or Custom Genealogy Services over time, our Flexible Plan Genealogy option allows you to purchase your project in smaller increments rather than paying the full project cost upfront.
Before purchasing, please consult with your genealogist so that we can establish the overall scope of your project and determine how many research hours or phases will be needed. You can then purchase research time through the Flexible Plan as you are ready to proceed. Research will move forward in phases based on the hours purchased, allowing you to work toward completion of your larger genealogy project at a pace that works for you.
This specialty product from DNA Consultants is the perfect bridge between your DNA test results and a fully developed family tree. It doesn't tell you everything, but it gives you the strongest possible start. It is the equivalent of about 10 hours of original research by an accredited historical consultant compiling a genealogy for use in civil or probate court.
$2,000.00
Buy nowOur top-of-the-line package: a single line or your entire family tree, researched by forensic genealogists. Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with expert Custom Genealogy Services. This premium genealogy package is designed to meticulously document a single line or pursue a defined research goal with our professional attention. Can be extended.
Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with our top-of-the-line Custom Genealogy Services. This premium genealogy research package is designed to meticulously build a single line or your entire family tree, depending on your goals and contingent on what DNA testing you have completed. Our forensic genealogists provide the most comprehensive and in-depth ancestral research available anywhere. They are discrete, confidential and affordable.
Embark on a fascinating journey to document your roots. Whether you're looking to uncover hidden family stories or make a special connection with your ancestors, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
This service goes deeper than our other genealogy research packages:
Our basic research normally starts with the 1950 U.S. census and often goes back through vital records as far as 1850, the first census listing household members by name. Sometimes we then cast our net into the colonial period, jump the ocean and conduct searches in British or other relevant European records. We proceed from the known back to the unknown, step by step. Our genealogists have access to all major databases, all Indian rolls and the entire world of European royalty and the aristocracy (Debrett's, Burke's, Almanach de Gotha).
Over the years, we have helped countless customers build impeccable genealogies with this service. As a purchaser of the DNA Fingerprint Test or our other products, you are already entitled to intensive follow-up questions. But go beyond: you can also ensure that your case receives the full attention of one of our genealogists.
Don't be a victim of Internet misinformation. By the same token, make sure you are not attacked on social media as a "fake Indian" or other unproved member of a family or group.
DNA Consultants' genealogy reports have been used to join heritage associations such as the Huguenot Society, to prove a lineal bloodline for organizations like Daughters of the American Revolution, apply for membership in federally-recognized Indian tribes and satisfy other highly demanding official uses.
Throw light on a family puzzler or illumine your whole genealogy. Get started today with your confidential open-end project. Write us about your project and let our expert genealogists propose the plan that's right for you.
Comparison
| Flexible Plan Genealogy | Vital Records Family Tree | Custom Genealogy Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of research | One-hour consultation | All known branches | A single line or the whole tree |
| How far back | 1950 census → | 1950 census → 19th c. | 1850 and beyond |
| Report with documented sources | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photographs and copies of records | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indian census rolls | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| European records (Debrett's, Burke's Peerage) | — | — | ✓ |
| Stated turnaround | — | About 4 weeks | About 6 weeks |
| Basic DNA Test included Main matches only · limited-time offer | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buy now | Buy now | Buy now |
“—” means the product page does not state it, not that it is excluded.
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Who does the research
Your case is not handed to a database. It is worked by named people, with the credentials to back it.
Founder, Principal Investigator and Chief Scientific Officer
Well known for his contributions to forensic science and genetic genealogy, with a background in genealogical research, archives management and corporate communications. Of Cherokee-Choctaw-Creek and European-American descent, he has published extensively on Native American ancestry and on rare haplotypes traceable in world history. His latest book is The Countercurrents of Prehistory: What Rare Genes Can Say about Early Human Migration. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.
Associate DNA Investigator, Forensic Genealogy Specialist and Populations Pages Manager
She brings a rich personal heritage — European, Native American, Jewish and Middle Eastern — and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, seeing her role as a way to honor the ancestral stories of individuals and communities. She holds an M.A. in Literature from Georgia State University and an M.Ed. in Global Issues in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A veteran educator, she taught English Language Arts and English Language Learning for twelve years, and later served as a Learning & Development Specialist with the U.S. Department of State and USAID. She lives in Oak Park, Illinois.
Historical Consultant
Dr. Schar writes the occasional blog post and contributes significantly to everyone's understanding of crypto-Jewish history. He manages the site Hidden Jewish Ancestry and works on projects such as making the Alien Rolls of London better known, highlighting the migration of Sephardic Jewish families to England and America.
