Susan C. Kim Family Historian

About Me

I am a professional genealogist with a special interest in Jewish ancestry in Galicia, particularly modern day Poland. My research and analytical skills were honed in my initial career as a physician. My passion for genealogy emerged as I saw the preceding generation aging and realized the importance of preserving our ancestor's stories.

Affiliations

Association of Professional Genealogists
Idaho Genealogical Society
Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association

Certificates

Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University

Publications

Kim, Susan C. "The Families of Naftali Keller, Violinist, and His First Wife Tsurtel Bruder in New York and Slovakia," The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record 155 (July 2024): 165-181.

How Can I Help?

Services Offered

Genealogy document searches
Genealogy record analysis
Creation of detailed research reports (scroll down for sample)
Guidance to conduct genealogy research on your own
Family tree development
Genealogy lectures

Fee

$30 per hour (scroll down for sample contract)

Lectures

How I Fell into the Rabbit Hole and Should You? An Introduction to Genealogy
Research Like a Pro
Ancestry.com, Beyond the Basics
How to Get the Most out of US Census Records
How to Get the Most out of Immigration Records
What Can You Learn from DNA Testing in Genealogy? The Pros and Cons of Testing
Autosomal DNA Testing: How to interpret your results, the basics
Autosomal DNA Testing: How to interpret your results, beyond the basics
Using Land Records to Find Your Family
The Goldmans from Galicia: Researching Your Galician Ancestors