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Resurrecting the Dead

Welcome to our directory of translators who can read dead languages and genealogists from around the world.

You can also brows our videos for new researchers and learn about why genealogical work and knowing your family stories is vital to our physical and psychological wellbeing.

Translators of Dead Languages

Ancient Croatia

Lidija Sambunjak

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

Ancient Turkey & Armenia

Norayr Daduryan

Armeno-Turkish (Western Armenian), Ottoman Turkish, Modern Turkish, Eastern Armenian and English. Teaches Armenian at a private high school in Glendale.

Genealogist 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.

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Turkey: Lawyer & Genealogist

Cem Şanlı

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.).