
Translators of Dead Languages and Genealogists Around the World
Welcome to our directory of translators who can read dead languages and genealogists from around the world.
You can also browse our videos for new researchers and learn about why genealogical work and knowing your family stories is vital to our physical and psychological wellbeing.
Genealogists Around the World
If you are an experienced genealogist or know of one in a country that has need for access, please contact us so we can include their information in our directory.


Lidija Šemburjek
Ancient Croatia. Glagolitic script and ancient Croatian. A professional genealogist who does research across the Balkans. Fluent in English, Slovene, Croatian and Serbian.

Norayr Daduryan
Ancient Turkey & Armenia. Armeno-Turkish (Western Armenian), Ottoman Turkish, Modern Turkish, Eastern Armenian and English. Teaches Armenian at a private high school in Glendale.

Cem Şanlı
Turkey: Lawyer & Genealogist. Cem has several years of experience in genealogy work and speaks English. Note: In Turkey, only attorneys can research certain documents (e.g. civil registry, deeds, etc.).

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