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Families by FAJ - Genealogical Services
At Families by FAJ, we uncover the stories behind your ancestry with precision and care. Our bespoke services combine traditional research, modern DNA analysis, and narrative craftsmanship to bring your heritage vividly to life.
We trace family lines through historical records and archives, solve long‑standing brick‑wall mysteries, and interpret DNA results to connect you with relatives worldwide. Each discovery is woven into a beautifully written family history. A lasting record of your lineage and legacy.
Every project is tailored to your goals and budget, with transparent pricing and regular updates. Whether you seek a single ancestral line or a complete heritage portfolio, we create a personalised journey through your family’s past.
Whether you want a single biography, a chapter on a particular ancestor, or a full family history, I craft clear, engaging prose that weaves together records, context, and personal detail. The result is a story that feels vivid, human, and true . Something you’ll be proud to share with your family and preserve for future generations.
Turn research into a readable, engaging narrative.
Includes:
Biographical sketches
Multi‑generation family histories up to 3 generations and their descendants
Illustrated PDF booklets
Editing and rewriting existing drafts
Additional work will be available under Bespoke Research
Ideal for anyone wanting to build or extend their family tree.
Includes:
Research in civil registration, parish registers, census records, military files, and probate
Fully sourced family tree (GEDCOM or PDF)
Summary report of findings and next steps
Typical projects:
“Trace my family back to 1800”
“Build a tree for a birthday or anniversary gift”
Fixed‑Price Packages
Starter Family Tree Package — £120
Up to 4 hours of research
3 generations and their descendants
Fully sourced mini‑report
Recommendations for next steps
Standard Family Tree Package — £250
Up to 10 hours of research
5 generations and their descendants
Documented tree (PDF or GEDCOM)
Summary report
Extended Family Tree Research will be covered by Bespoke Research.
Select which Package you want and add to cart
Stuck in your research? I specialise in breaking through the toughest genealogical dead ends. With expert analysis, fresh investigation, and evidence‑based methods, I help you move past missing records, vanished ancestors, and long‑standing mysteries, turning obstacles into discoveries.
Includes
Assessment of your existing research
Identification of errors, gaps, and next steps
Written research plan
Further work on your Brick Walls will be covered under the option Bespoke Research
Every family story is unique — and so is our approach. Families by FAJ offers tailored genealogical research designed to uncover your heritage with precision, empathy, and historical depth.
The Bespoke Research is suitable for additional and more detailed work on:
Extended Family Tree Research
Brick‑Wall Problem Solving
DNA analysis
It is also suitable for
Complex multi‑record investigations
Ancestral Line tracing
Initial 2 hours will be charged at £30 total and thereafter £40 per hour.
You have your DNA results - now what?
Whether you’re trying to confirm a family line, understand unexpected results, or use DNA to break through a long‑standing brick wall, this service gives you clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward.
This initial package, “Making Sense of your DNA” includes:-
Full review of your DNA results
Review of top 10–20 matches
Identification of clusters
Explanation of likely connections
A short explanation of what the matches suggest
The next steps
Further analysis of your DNA will be covered under the option Bespoke Research
Submit an Inquiry
Tell us what you know and what you hope to discover. We will then outline likely sources, outputs, timescales and costs.