Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Genealogists research the ancestral backgrounds of individuals and families to discover and identify the personal histories of their clients. They search back along family lines to create family trees. Genealogists also research medical histories, adoption records, and conduct period research for writers and filmmakers.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Owner of Genealogy Business or College Professor
Full-Time Genealogist
Part-Time Genealogist
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