About
Legacy Tree Genealogists is one of the world's most recommended professional genealogy research firms, offering comprehensive family history discovery services to clients around the globe. With more than twenty years of combined experience, their hand-picked and rigorously trained team of genealogists is based near the world's largest family history library and collaborates with researchers across multiple countries to uncover even the most elusive ancestral records. The firm specializes in tackling complex genealogical challenges — from tracing international records in dozens of countries to interpreting DNA test results for ethnic background and relative matching. Whether clients face a long-standing 'brick wall' in their family tree or simply want a thorough exploration of their heritage, Legacy Tree provides tailored research reports with full documentation. Key capabilities include worldwide records research, DNA analysis and interpretation, foreign-language document translation, adoption and unknown parentage searches, and multi-generational family tree construction. The team is committed to delivering quality and accuracy in every detail, earning consistently high client ratings. Legacy Tree Genealogists is ideal for individuals, families, and organizations seeking expert-led genealogy research without having to navigate complex archives themselves. Clients request a free quote to begin, making professional family history research accessible and straightforward regardless of geographic origin or research complexity.
Key Features
- Worldwide Records Research: Accesses genealogical records from countries across the globe, including rare and hard-to-find archives, to trace family lineages internationally.
- DNA Analysis & Interpretation: Expert analysis of DNA test results to identify ethnic origins, match relatives, and solve unknown parentage cases.
- Brick Wall Breakthrough: Specialized techniques and deep expertise to resolve long-standing genealogical dead ends that clients cannot solve on their own.
- Custom Research Reports: Delivers fully documented, detailed research reports tailored to each client's specific family history questions and goals.
- Global Researcher Network: Works with an international network of researchers to access records in dozens of languages and jurisdictions worldwide.
Use Cases
- Individuals wanting to trace their family roots back multiple generations without doing the research themselves.
- Adoptees or people with unknown parentage seeking biological family connections using DNA and records research.
- Families with international ancestry needing access to foreign-language or hard-to-find overseas archives.
- People who have hit a 'brick wall' in their own genealogy research and need expert help to break through it.
- Organizations or individuals commissioning professional, fully documented family history reports as heirlooms or gifts.
Pros
- Highest Client Ratings: Recognized as the world's most recommended genealogy research firm, with consistently top-rated client satisfaction and quality.
- Expert, Vetted Team: All genealogists are hand-picked, tested, and trained, ensuring a high standard of research accuracy and professionalism.
- Truly Global Reach: Capable of researching family histories from virtually any country in the world, including foreign-language records and international archives.
- Free Initial Quote: Clients can request a no-obligation free quote, making it easy to understand the scope and cost before committing.
Cons
- Fully Paid Service: As a professional research firm, all services come at a cost — there is no free tier or DIY option included.
- Variable Pricing: Costs depend on research complexity and scope, which may make budgeting uncertain before receiving a quote.
- Not a Self-Service Platform: Users who prefer hands-on, DIY genealogy tools will find this service less suitable, as research is fully delegated to the team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with Legacy Tree Genealogists?
You can get started by filling out the free quote request form on their website with your name, contact details, and the nature of your genealogy research needs. A team member will follow up with a customized research proposal.
What types of genealogy research does Legacy Tree offer?
Legacy Tree offers a wide range of services including multi-generational family tree research, international records searches, DNA analysis and interpretation, adoption/unknown parentage searches, and foreign-language document translation.
Can Legacy Tree research family histories from countries outside the US?
Yes. Legacy Tree has a global network of researchers and can investigate family histories from virtually any country in the world, including regions with rare or difficult-to-access archival records.
How does Legacy Tree handle DNA results?
Their expert genealogists analyze DNA test results from major testing platforms to identify ethnic backgrounds, find and connect with DNA matches, and solve complex unknown parentage or adoption cases.
How long has Legacy Tree Genealogists been in business?
Legacy Tree has been discovering family stories for over two decades as a company, and their individual genealogists bring even longer collective experience in professional family history research.
