Deborah Kroopkin

Debbie Kroopkin is Past President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois, having served as president and co-president for 10 years. She has explored her family history for over two decades and now conducts research for others. She has discovered her family origins in Ukraine, Poland and Belarus. Debbie has traced her clients’ families to towns in these countries, as well as Lithuania, Moldova, Romania and more. She loves the research hunt and connecting with new families – both in person and on paper.  Debbie enjoys teaching about the unique aspects of Jewish genealogy research.  She has a master’s degree in social work administration, and is a mother to twin 17 year olds.

Services

My genealogy research process typically involves identifying client goals, developing a tree based on information known by the client, conducting research to fill in missing branches and information, and providing documents and reports. I have worked with short- and long-term clients, clients who have conducted their own research prior to hiring me, clients who have no prior genealogy experience, and clients who want in-depth research. Many clients have requested three-ring binders that include tree reports, pictures, and documents. I have also created hard-cover self-published books, and a poster board, suitable for hanging, comprised of three descendant charts. I enjoy public speaking and helping others.

Geographic Specialties

IL, Midwest, Chicago, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine