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.

  • Genealogy & Family History services may include:

    • Family tree development and visualization

    • Review and organization of existing family records

    • Research using historical documents and available sources

    • Narrative summaries that contextualize findings

    • Integration of digitized photos or documents when available

    This service may stand alone or build naturally from digitization projects.

  • 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

  • Genealogy research timelines vary based on record availability, geographic location, and complexity. The following estimates provide a general guideline.

    Family Foundations (Up to 3 Generations)

    Estimated timeline: 2–4 weeks
    Focused on close, well-documented generations and organization of existing information.

    Lineage Expansion (Up to 4–5 Generations)

    Estimated timeline: 4–8 weeks
    Includes deeper research across historical records and locations.

    Legacy Lineage Projects

    Estimated timeline: Custom
    Extended or multi-line research projects are scoped individually and may be completed in phases.

    Timelines are confirmed during intake and may adjust based on findings.

  • Genealogy projects are delivered digitally through your secure Archive Lane account and may include:

    • A clearly organized digital family tree

    • A written research summary outlining findings, sources, and limitations

    • Key dates, locations, and relationships verified where possible

    • Historical context related to records, migrations, or timelines

    • Integrated photographs or documents (when provided by the client)

    Deliverables focus on clarity, accuracy, and preservation, not volume.

  • 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

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