Discovering connections, preserving stories, and honoring where you come from.
Family history is more than a chart of names and dates. It’s the story of how people lived, moved, worked, and raised families—often shaped by events larger than themselves.
Archive Lane’s genealogy and family history services help uncover and organize those stories using historical records, family documents, and existing materials. Many projects begin with physical photos or documents, which can be preserved first through Photo Digitization or Document Digitization when originals require careful handling.
Whether you’re just beginning or building on years of research, our approach is thoughtful, ethical, and rooted in preservation.
Especially helpful for:
Individuals curious about their ancestry or lineage
Families with inherited photos, documents, or records
Clients overwhelmed by partial or unfinished family research
Those interested in preserving family stories for future generations
You don’t need to start with nothing, and you don’t need to have everything figured out.
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Genealogy research varies based on record availability, family complexity, and research depth. To ensure accuracy and transparency, projects are structured around defined research scopes with clear pricing boundaries.
All genealogy services begin with a research deposit, which covers intake review, project planning, and the initial research phase. Final pricing is determined by scope and confirmed before work continues.
What to expect:
Each project has a clearly defined research scope
Pricing is capped or phased
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What it is:
Research-based exploration of family history and lineage
Use of historical records, available sources, and provided materials
Organization and interpretation of findings within historical context
Ethical, citation-conscious research practices
What it isn’t:
Guaranteed completion of a family line
DNA testing or genetic analysis
Speculation presented as fact
Replacement for original records or official documentation
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Important things to understand before starting:
Genealogy research is exploratory and findings vary by availability of records
Not all family lines can be traced equally
Research is conducted using best-available sources at the time
Projects are scoped and approved before work begins
Pricing reflects time, complexity, and research depth
Preserving your family history should feel thoughtful, not overwhelming
That’s why our genealogy services are offered in clearly defined research packages, with room to expand as your story unfolds.
If your family history does not fit neatly into a package, please Contact Us, we’re happy to review your goals and provide a custom scope.
