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Genealogical Researchers

Work Environment

Genealogical researchers typically work in traditional office settings, although some have home offices. Most work 9-to-5, Monday through Friday. Forensic genealogists who work for law enforcement agencies may be occasionally required to work at night and on weekends.

During their research, forensic genealogists, citizenship reclamation specialists, and military repatriation experts may encounter disturbing stories or other troubling information. This can be stressful, but they take solace in the fact that their work helps solve crimes, clients regain their connection (via citizenship reclamation) to their historical homelands, or connect clients to family members who were declared missing in action.