Genealogy

Marta Mackowiak is a professional genealogist based in Poland. She gained her experience by researching the history of her own family, working in the Genealogy Department of the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw and by doing the genealogical researches for hundreds of satisfied clients for nearly 10 years. If you are trying to locate your family’s town, trace your ancestors based on the original documents or to solve a family secret, Marta is the right person to get in touch with!

Trace your home town

If you don’t know where your ancestors came from or the only thing you have is an misspelt name you’ve heard once in the past, Marta will help you to locate the place where your ancestors came from.

Learn more about your further ancestors

Marta will help you to trace your ancestors based on the original vital records (birth, marriage and death certificates) as well as on the other available documents such as business directories, address books and pre-war magazines and many others. The goal is to gather as much information as possible: names, surnames, dates, places, occupation, addresses, business adverts, photos… All depends on the particular family.

Solve your family secret

You have heard different anecdotes from your relatives. Some of them were the same, others differed depending on who was telling the story, most likely there was also a person who didn’t want to share anything related to the past and you try to figure out what his/her life looked like before the WW II. Marta will do her best to unearth the untold stories and reconnect you to your family’s past.

Get your documents translated

Perhaps you came across a pile of old documents while cleaning your house and you don’t know what to do with it. You can share them and receive obtain the translations. Very often such records are the most precious source of information. If this is something you are interested in, or if you have any specific request, contact Marta, share your information and get your initial consultation which is free of charge: info@martamackowiak.com.

MI POLIN clients will receive 10% off genealogical research.