Andrea Bentschneider, based in Hamburg, Germany, is renowned for her expertise and contributions to the field of genealogy. Since establishing "Beyond History" in 2004, she has emerged as Germany's foremost expert in genealogical research. Andrea's proficiency has led her to feature prominently in various national and international television formats, including shows like "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "Finding Your Roots.” She is also a regular guest on German radio and TV programs. Her firm specializes in ancestor research, World Wars documentation, Jewish family research, and assistance with citizenship applications.
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Since 2013, Andrea has served as the President of the Association of German-speaking Professional Genealogists. She joined the IGGP board as a Director at Large in 2024. A passionate educator, she regularly conducts webinars and presentations in English and German at various conferences.
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With over 20 years of professional experience, Andrea and her team have completed more than 2,000 research projects for clients across the globe. Her work philosophy, "We give your ancestors a voice and tell their stories," reflects her commitment to uncovering and honoring the narratives of ancestors.

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How It Works:

• Sign Up for the Waitlist: Join our community to receive exclusive updates and early access to our membership site.
• Receive Your Free Guide: Get a free guide to researching your emigrant ancestors and finding their German hometowns.
• Stay Informed: Be the first to know about upcoming events, webinars, and the official launch of the German Genealogy Collective.
• Shape the Collective: Share your requests and ideas to help us create a community that meets your needs.

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What Our Community Says

(anonymous reviews from previous live Q&A sessions and presentations at RootsTech 2024)

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• "Excellent presentation! I greatly appreciate having her presentation slides. It makes it easier to listen to the presentation."
• "Fantastic presentation. It was very well put together and explained!!"
• "Great information on German Research. Loved the presenter!"
• "So knowledgeable and graciously entertained each question!!"
• "Presenter was very knowledgeable and approachable. I really enjoyed this session."
• "So knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing your expertise."
• "Wow! What a wealth of knowledge she shared. She was very brave to take in any and all questions from the audience. I’m sure Frau Bentschneider was exhausted afterwards."
• "Excellent! I could have listened forAnother hour!"
• "Great class! I am a beginner but it offered so much information! Loved the instructor!"
• "I enjoyed hearing about German genealogy from a German genealogist."

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Why Join the Waitlist?

• Get a free research guide to help you find your emigrant ancestors and their German hometowns.
• Receive exclusive content and early access to the German Genealogy Collective.
• Participate in shaping the future of the Collective by sharing your ideas and requests.

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Do you have any questions? Contact us at hello(@)germangenealogycollective.com.

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