Herbert Fehmer
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
- Other Speciality
- DNA
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Dual Citizenship
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Writing & Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Document Translation
- Dual Citizenship
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
- Forensic Research
- House Historian / Local History
- Military Repatriation
- Handwriting / Palaeography
We are a father-and-son business specializing in genealogical research for clients with German ancestors—whether they currently live in Germany or their families emigrated to the United States or other countries. With over 30 years of experience in genealogy, we offer accurate and comprehensive research of the highest quality.
Our services include ancestral research across the entire (former) German-speaking area, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European regions. To achieve this, we consult a wide range of primary and secondary sources, both online and in archives. We specialize in identifying the German places of origin of emigrants who arrived in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries.Â
Additionally, we can assist you with the genealogical and administrative aspects of a German citizenship application by descent.
We are happy to tailor our research to your specific needs and provide a customized offer for tracing your ancestors. You can contact us via email, and we will get back to you with a non-binding offer within 24 hours: fehmergenealogy@outlook.de
- Westphalia
- Rhineland
- Lower Saxony
- Bohemia
- Moravia
- Germany
"Fehmer Genealogy was excellent in all respects. The team has a deep knowledge of public and historical archives and digital sources, and its ability to work with both amateur genealogists and professional historians like me is first rate. They are also are fluent in English and have a good feel for the customer’s research aims and what they can afford. Highly recommended."
Professor Jonathan Wiesen, Professor of modern European history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States
"We reached out to Fehmer Genealogy for help discovering my Great, Great Grandfather’s ancestral linage in Germany. My family really knew nothing about before he immigrated to the United States. We would like to express our gratitude to Fehmer Genealogy for doing the research and finding amazing records so quickly. We obviously made the right decision when hiring Fehmer Genealogy services to complete our German ancestral line. Till and his father used their exceptional experienced research skills, and they delivered results! I highly recommend Fehmer Genealogy to uncover your family history. They interpreted historical documents and knew where to search. They meticulously documented their findings, provided historical details of the city, maps of the region, cited sources for our records and provided a detailed report of their findings. I look forward to sharing this exciting information with my Aunts, whom we are blessed to still have with us. Thank you for the amazing finds!"
Barbara & Jack M., Florida, United States
"If you're looking for an outstanding genealogist, look no further. Till Fehmer is your go-to person for tracking down, transcribing, and translating difficult to find German documents. Our Boston-area family managed a few initial Staatsarchiv leads on our own, but we quickly found ourselves in need of professional support. Till responded to our many requests promptly and professionally. The only regret was not contracting with Fehmer Genealogy sooner."
AJ., Massachusetts, United States
"I am more than happy to recommend Fehmer Genealogy and specifically Till Fehmer for family history research. His communication was at once professional, polite and appropriately personal. Till’s efforts have broken through the brick wall preventing me from understanding my wonderful gram’s Banat, and eventually mostly Lorraine ancestry. A very positive experience!"
Russell B. Vermont, United States
"I am an experienced genealogist and have done extensive work on the origins of German immigrants to Nebraska, USA. I needed help with tracking down a great-great grandfather’s ancestral village in the Münsterland. Fehmer Genealogy used what I had, corrected an error in my work, found some additional information, and provided me with a superb summary document. They were prompt, courteous and professional and were an absolute joy to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone needing genealogical help with questions about German ancestry."
Dennis S., Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska, Nebraska, United States
"It has long been my dream to apply for German citizenship through descent, but without locating my ancestor’s records in Germany, that dream would have remained out of reach. I like to think I’m more savvy than the average bear and managed to make some progress; however, bureaucratic requirements are inflexible—and even a single missing document can derail the entire application. In my case, I was still missing my great-grandparents’ marriage certificate.
That’s where Fehmer Genealogy came to the rescue. The team was highly responsive, friendly, and offered a reasonable rate, especially considering the personal value of the missing document. Within a short timeframe, they found and delivered exactly what I needed—keeping my dream alive. I’m deeply grateful for the excellent service they provided."
Griffin B. Washington DC, United States
"The team at Fehmer Genealogy did exactly as I asked of them. They were able to trace my ancestors back to Germany giving my family a more complete picture of our history. Till was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole engagement. The information was complete, well organized, and relevant. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and would not hesitate to use them again in the future."
Ryan W. Washington, United States
"Thank you so much for filling out our family tree. The map of the exact locations of our ancestors is especially exciting! The 'Family Tree' page pulls it all together and the speed of your research was first rate. I highly recommend Fehmer Genealogy!"
Michael J. Minnesota, United States
"I am pleased to recommend Fehmer Genealogy for their outstanding research services. After working with another genealogy company that was unable to locate key information, I turned to Fehmer, and I was thoroughly impressed with their results. Their expertise, efficiency, and meticulous research methods led to discoveries that had previously seemed out of reach. Fehmer Genealogy's ability to navigate complex records, coupled with their insightful approach to historical research, made all the difference. I am grateful for their assistance."
Marc H. Oregon, United States
"The team at Fehmer Genealogy excel at communication - prompt, courteous, and professional. Till provided updates as each new family document was found; the whole process greatly exceeded my expectations as to what documents could be recovered, as well as the time and cost of research."
Eric C. Virginia, United States
"After reaching a genealogy “brick wall” in our paternal lineage we decided to engage Fehmer Genealogy for help. In a very short time Till and his dad were able to break through our “brick wall”. Fehmer not only found our ancestors that had emigrated from Germany to the U.S. but generations of family members prior to them. The research yielded birth, marriage records, confirmed military service, and a writing one of our ancestors made to the governors of the area where they lived. The results were truly beyond our expectations and the collaboration with Fehmer extremely easy. I highly recommend Fehmer Genealogy for your ancestry research. Thanks Fehmer Genalogy!"
Pete K. Kentucky, United States
"I can’t recommend this company enough, they are extremely detailed oriented, great communication about progress, quotes and pricing are extremely fair and reasonable. Learned about them from the great zoom presentation they gave sponsored by the Allen County Library in Ft Wayne Indiana."
Susan Kromer Hunt, Aerospace Engineer, Volunteer Admin at FamilyTreeDNA for Five surname Projects, Thirty-Five Years Genealogy Research Experience, Author of Multiple Genealogical Research Papers.
"I needed help more with my German line of my dad's side since I could not break down a brick wall since I had no village of birth to go by. Till was able to help me out with information and get me back further. It helps getting a response back right away to get the results back right away."
Jenny W. Nebraska, United States
"Fehmer Genealogy conducted a genealogy investigation into my German great-grandfather's lineage. The analysis of U.S. census records uncovered discrepancies regarding his origins, making it difficult for me to research. After only five hours of thorough research, Fehmer Genealogy successfully verified his name with dates and locations, confirmed his parents, and identified his grandparents. Additionally, they provided information of previously unknown half-siblings. The report was professionally prepared and delivered in a timely manner, offering exceptional value for the investment."
Karen L. Washington State, United States
"I am a professional genealogist in the U.S. and needed assistance from a researcher in Germany to help my client grow her family tree. Till at Fehmer Genealogy exceeded my expectations with his expertise in German records and exceptional service. I will absolutely work with them again in the future!"
Ellen D. Illinois, United States
German Genealogy, Austria, Switzerland, Sudeten Germans, German-American, Emigration
Editor of a marriage register book for the Darup Home Association, including all marriages in the Darup parish from 1637 to 1945. The book will be published in 2025.
- Parish archives
- Church archives
- Central church archives
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
- 16th Century and Earlier
German, English, Latin, Low German (Plattdeutsch/German dialect)