From historical lineage to finding living relatives, we bridge the gap between continents to reconstruct your authentic family heritage.
Tracing your family tree in France or Switzerland requires more than just searching online databases. Philippe Chapelin offers a deep dive into original archival records to move beyond simple names and dates, uncovering the true stories of your ancestors.
Comprehensive identification of all ancestors, tracing both paternal and maternal branches back through the centuries to provide a global view of your heritage.
Ideal for discovering diverse geographical origins across Europe.
Focuses exclusively on the history of your surname. We trace from father to father as far back as records allow, often reaching the 17th century.
Perfect for understanding the origin of your family name and its social evolution.
Tracing all descendants of a common ancestor to find living relatives today. We identify unknown cousins and verify DNA connections.
Essential for family reunions or confirming complex DNA match lineages.
Are you seeking French nationality through “Droit du Sang” (citizenship by descent)? Obtaining a French passport requires specific, certified vital records (copies intégrales) from local archives.
We specialize in locating and retrieving the legal proof required by French Consulates. Our expertise ensures you have the documented evidence needed to secure your heritage and facilitate your citizenship journey.
Case Study: From Europe to America Discover the Vonschriltz Saga, a prime example of how we trace families back from the pioneers of the New World to their original European roots. Read the investigation »
PHILIPPE CHAPELIN – GENEALOGIST
