Genealogist Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Genealogist Do?
Genealogists trace history and lineages of families. The results of their effort are displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or they are written as narratives. Genealogists use analysis of public records, informal interviews, genetic analysis, and other methods to gain input information.
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Investigation Research Methods
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Genealogist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialInvestigation Research Methods knowledge
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
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EssentialGenealogy knowledge
Study of historical relations and lineages among family relatives displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or in a form of …
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EssentialAnalyse Legislation skill
Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.
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EssentialConduct Qualitative Research skill
Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
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EssentialConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialInspect Data skill
Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialResearch Family Histories skill
Determine history of a family and its family tree by researching into existing genealogical databases, conducting interviews and performing qualitative research into reliable sources.
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EssentialResearch The Past In Recorded Sources skill
Analyse recorded sources such as government records, newspapers, biographies, and letters in order to uncover and interpret the past.
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalFamily Law knowledge
The legal rules that govern family-related disputes between individuals such as marriages, child adoption, civil unions, etc.
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OptionalHistory knowledge
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
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OptionalSocial Sciences knowledge
The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.
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OptionalTranscription Methods knowledge
The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.
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OptionalDocument Interviews skill
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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OptionalSearch Databases skill
Search for information or people using databases.
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OptionalSuggest Revision skill
Suggest adaptations and revisions of manuscripts to authors to make the manuscript more appealing to the target audience.
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