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Maria Castro

Multilingual genealogist & family historian: Canada, USA, UK, Belgium, Germany, Spain.
All Our Pasts Are History
Genealogist - Family Historian
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
 


  • Family History Research
  • Writing /Publishing

  • Dual Citizenship
  • Family History Research
  • Immigration / Naturalization
  • Military
  • Tutor / Coach

  • Author/Writer

  • Document Translation
  • Dual Citizenship
  • Forensic Research
  • Heir & Probate Search
  • House Historian / Local History
  • Handwriting / Palaeography

With decades of experience in genealogical and family history research, I specialise in tracing family lines across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. My multilingual capabilities — including reading historical records in English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish — allow me to work with primary sources across several centuries. My analytical approach to evidence and sourcing has been recognised through WikiTree's pre-1700 and pre-1500 certifications, awarded to researchers who demonstrate rigorous standards in identifying and correctly interpreting reliable historical sources.

My research goes beyond names and dates. I place ancestors in their historical context, producing narrative family histories supported by primary source documentation that bring the past to life for my clients.

I also offer forensic genealogical research for complex cases involving conflicting evidence or broken lines, and heir and probate research support.

I love working with hobbyist genealogists who want to learn how to find things — helping them navigate records, databases and repositories to develop their own research confidence.


  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
  • 17th Century
  • 16th Century and Earlier