Pronunciation:
[jee-nee-ol-uh-jist] •
(noun)
Common Misspellings:
geneologist, geneaologist, genlogist, geniologist Related Resources:
Genealogy
101 Certified or Professional? How to Hire a Professional Genealogist How to Become a
Professional or Certified Genealogist
Definition:
A genealogist is one who pursues the science or study
of family descent or ancestry. You do not have to be certified or trained to be
a genealogist. A professional
genealogist is one who compiles family histories and genealogies for
clients for a fee. A certified
genealogist is one who has passed a test administered by a certifying
organization, and subscribes to a code of ethics.
Related Terms
• ancestry
• family
tree
• genealogy
• lineage
• pedigree
• pedigree
chart
A beginner's guide to genealogy with the basic information you need to get
started tracing your family tree.
Learn the similarities and differences between certified, profession, licensed,
and accredited genealogists and how to know which one will best meet your
genealogy research needs.
Learn when and how to select a professional, accredited, or certified
genealogist including tips on checking their qualifications, making your needs
known to them, things you should do to improve your results, and understanding
the costs involved.
Learn how to determine if you are ready to become a professional, reasons for
becoming certified, links to organizations who provide training and
certification, and ways to make money doing what you love.
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