Andrea Bentschneider
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- Business Name
- Beyond History
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- Non-Research Specialties
- Author/Writer
- Blogger
- Instructor
- Lecturer/Presenter - On-site
- Lecturer/Presenter - Virtual
- Transcriber
- Translator
- Travel & Tour Planner
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- Research Specialties
- Catholic
- Dual Citizenship
- Emigration & Immigration
- Forensic
- German American
- Heir Searcher
- Holocaust
- Jewish
- Lutheran
- Military
- Paleography (ancient/historical handwriting)
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- Research Countries
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Germany
- Poland
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- Research Time Periods
- 18th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Andrea Bentschneider, based in Hamburg, Germany, is renowned for her expertise and contributions to the field of genealogy. Since establishing "Beyond History" in 2004, she has emerged as Germany's foremost expert in genealogical research. Andrea's proficiency has led her to feature prominently in various national and international television formats, including shows like "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "Finding Your Roots.” She is also a regular guest on German radio and TV programs. Her firm specializes in German ancestor research, World Wars documentation, Jewish family research, and assistance with citizenship applications.
Since 2013, Andrea has served as the President of the Association of German-speaking Professional Genealogists. She joined the IGGP board as a director at- large in 2024. A passionate educator, she regularly conducts webinars and presentations in English and German at various conferences.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Andrea and her team have completed more than 2,000 research projects for clients across the globe. Her work philosophy, "We give your ancestors a voice and tell their stories," reflects her commitment to uncovering and honoring the narratives of ancestors.
Geographic Specialties
Germany, Poland, Eastern Europe, Denmark
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- Languages
- German, English, French (read), Latin (read), incl. old scripts
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- Lectures
- - German Emigration in the 19th Century: Causes,
Conditions & Circumstances
- Finding Living Relatives of your Emigrant Ancestors
in Germany today
- Tear down that (Genealogy Brick) Wall
- Research like a Professional German Genealogist
- Genealogical Sources in the Cosmopolitan City of
Hamburg, Germany
- Leaving a Paper Trail: German Sources besides
Church Documents and Civil Records
- Jewish Genealogy in Germany and Prussia
- Different Calendars in German Genealogy
- Live on a Mecklenburg Manor estate in
Mecklenburg in 1895
- Tracing Roots in Turbulent Times: Unveiling Jewish
Genealogy Sources from World War
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- Affiliations
- Since September 2013, Andrea Bentschneider serves as president of the Association of German speaking genealogists in Germany.
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- Blog
- Blog link
Contact
- Website: www.beyond-history.com
- Business site: www.beyond-history.com
Work Contact
Phone: | +49-40-4677-7735 |
Email: | info@beyond-history.com |
Street Address: | Stresemannallee 90 |
Address 2: | |
City: | Hamburg |
State/Province: | Hamburg |
Country: | Germany |
Zip/Postal Code: | 22529 |