Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting

Hello! I'm Ursula C. Krause, a genealogist with a law degree and extensive experience in German genealogy. Together with Ute Brandenburg, I am part of the German Genealogy Headquarters, the go-to place for German genealogy education and mentoring (https://www.genealogyheadquarters.com). 

While I have a particular focus on 20th-century research, I am well-versed in earlier periods as well. My work is characterized by careful attention to detail and adherence to the latest research standards, ensuring that every project is handled with care and expertise.

If you’re looking for meticulous and reliable genealogical research, I am here to help. With a deep passion for uncovering family histories and a commitment to thorough and precise work, I strive to provide research that is accurate and reliable. When collaborating with me, you will not only receive a comprehensive research plan that outlines my search strategy, but I will also keep you regularly informed with progress updates. Upon completion of your research project, you will also receive a meticulous research protocol detailing every step I have taken, and the conclusions drawn from the results.

I have had the opportunity to contribute to various genealogy television programs, including “Finding Your Roots” and “Who Do You Think You Are?”. When you're tracing your family roots or exploring historical mysteries, I’m here to help you uncover the stories that shaped your ancestry. I look forward to the possibility of working together to bring your family history to life.

Geographic Specialities
Germany with a focus on Prussia and Mecklenburg

Testimonials
"When I asked Ursula Krause to do research for me into my German grandparents, I expected birth, marriage and death records for both my grandfather's and grandmother's sides of the family. What I got was those and more. Photos of the village and the church where my family worshipped. The unit history of my grandfather's World War I service. Leads to possible living cousins. And a candid cost-conscious appraisal of where research should be focused for the most benefit. In short, I got a thoroughly professional job from a thorough professional I wouldn't hesitate to recommend." Judy G. Russell

"Ursula is both a superb professional genealogist and a highly personable individual, who takes both pride and care in her research. She brings a superb knowledge of a wide range of sources, honed over many years of work. This is coupled with a forensically curious approach, rigorously objective, to obtain the best results possible. I have no hesitation whatsoever in thoroughly recommending Ursula. Having searched for a close family relative for over 30 years Ursula found the right information to complete the puzzle, successfully reuniting different parts of the family after 85 years." "G."

"[...] With some more digging, Ursula found a copy of my father's NSDAP membership and an identification photo. I was 73 years old, and this was the first time I had ever seen an identifiable photo of my father [who was missing in action in 1944]! When our apartment was bombed in 1943, we had lost everything including all pictures that my family had collected up to that time. When I think of the day I received that photo, I still want to give Ursula a hug. Near the end of this research, Ursula finally found an official death certificate for my father, issued in 1949 [...]. This was another most important document for me, because it confirmed that my father was a German citizen. This document became the source of my obtaining my own German citizenship confirmation in 2018. I am now a 2-state citizen, which gives me a great sense of closure." Reiner Fabian, Tarrytown, NY
 

“Excellent webinar - easy to listen to her voice, loved to be able to hear the correct German pronunciation as well. Fabulous handout. She provided excellent organized information in the handout as well, with links. Superb.“

"Outstanding presentation and syllabus! Best I have ever seen done on the subject!”

Lectures
Through engaging and informative webinars, we offer a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of genealogy and uncover fascinating stories from the past.

1. Luther, Napoleon and the Kaiser - German History for Genealogists
2. The Godparent Thing
3. Finding Your Ancestor's German Hometown
4. German Civil Records
5. Working with Marginal Notes on German Civil Registers
6. Off To America!
7. Ten Things to Know Before Starting Research in Germany
8. Moving! Moving! Moving! Migration Patterns within Germany
9. Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories

For further information, please see 
https://www.mygermanfamily.com/presentations

 

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, French, Latin

Affiliations
- Pommerscher Greif e.V.
- Verein für mecklenburgische Familien- und Personengeschichte e.V.
 

Degrees
Legal Studies