Services

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*Applies to first 12 research hours, minimum 3 hour purchase

Professional Genealogical Research Services

Lauryn Macdonald offers genealogical research services specializing in Canadian, American, English, Scottish, and Welsh heritage and immigration histories. With over 12 years of research experience, Lauryn curates a research experience to both meet your research goals and discovery the rich histories of your ancestors.

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Start and Grow Your Family Tree

Always wanted to learn about your family history but not sure where to start? Want to see how far back your family tree can take you? Getting started with Lauryn is simple. Book your free 30 minute consultation today.

Packages starting at $150 $120

Uncover New Branches

Whether you’ve hit a brick wall in your research or want to deep-dive into a certain branch of the family, a genealogical researcher can help. During your free 30 minute consultation, Lauryn will understand your research goals to create a customized research package for you. You’ll receive a detailed ancestral report, plus access to your family tree online. Click here to receive sample ancestral report!

Packages starting at $150 $120

Family Reunion Party Packages

Share your family history story with those closest to it! Rooted Genealogy will build your family tree or research a certain branch, and share those findings in-person or over zoom with your party.

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Document Lookup

With access to hundreds of databases, Lauryn can search and provide specific genealogical documents from around the world. Get in touch about lookup services today!

$15/document

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of family history with a Rooted Genealogy gift certificate! Perfect for any occasion, gift certificates can be used towards any research package.

Starting at $50

Learn How to Find Your Roots

Have you always wanted to learn how to research your family tree, but you aren’t sure where to start? Let Rooted Genealogy teach you! In-person or over Zoom, sit down with Lauryn and start building your family tree together.

Starting at $40/hr

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 How It Works

  • During your free 30 minute consultation by phone or Zoom, Lauryn will start by discussing your research goals. Are you just starting your family tree, or is there something more specific you want to achieve? Do you need help with DNA results?

    Together you’ll decide on the scope of work and how much time is needed to begin your project. Research will begin upon receipt of payment and applicable signed consent forms.

  • You’ll receive an ancestral report that includes detailed information about individual ancestors, copies of relevant documents and images, and suggestions for further research. The amount of detail on your report will depend on the scope of work and the information available.

    Lauryn will also build an Ancestry tree for you with collaborator access under your own Ancestry account. All clients will receive a GEDCOM export of their tree. You can upload this file to many family research websites to continue building your tree.

  • The time needed to complete each project will vary depending on the overall goals and scope of work.

    3-5 hour projects: $50/hr
    6+ hour projects: $45/hr

    Payments can be made by e-transfer or PayPal. Prices are listed in CAD.

  • -North American communities with European ancestry

    -Personal family roots in Canada, USA, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Jamaica

    -Professional experience in researching North America, the British Isles, France, Germany, and New Zealand

    -Proficient in both English and French, providing broader access to records

  • Single document lookups are available for $15 CAD per document. Lauryn will confirm access to the required database before beginning the lookup. Any additional costs to purchase the document will be paid by the client. The document will be sent by email as a PDF or ZIP folder.

    Please note that many available record sets are not complete and some documents may be missing. Refunds will not be provided if the document is not available in the database.