Driven by purpose, grounded in truth
Founded in 2004 by three historians and a university professor, Historikerkanzlei set out to bring professional genealogical and inheritance services to Austria. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of families trace their roots, find missing heirs, and secure their rightful legacy.
Today, our firm includes over 60 in-house experts in history and law, supported by 120 regional correspondents across nearly 100 countries. With a unique blend of legal precision, historical depth, and local insight, we deliver results our clients can trust—wherever their story begins.
100+ countries of global presence and local support
Vienna, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Dr. Karl Lueger Platz 5, A-1010, Vienna, Austria
- +43 (0)1/ 513 96 46
- +43 (0)1/ 513 96 46 - 50
Graz, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Maiffredygasse 8, A-8010 Graz, Austria
- +43 (0)316/ 77 25 80
- +43 (0)316/ 77 25 80 – 50
Linz, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Landstrasse 3, A-4020, Linz, Austria
- +43 (0)732/ 78 17 47
- +43 (0)732/ 78 17 47 – 50
Innsbruck, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Mitterweg 43, Top 1.10, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria
- +43 (0)512/ 290 501
- +43 (0)512/ 290 501 - Ext. 50
Klagenfurt, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Villacherstrasse 8, A-9020, Klagenfurt, Austria
- +43 (0)463/507 328
- +43 (0)463/507 328 - Ext. 50
Berlin, DE
- Posteri Genealogie GmbH
- 1 Angermünder Street, 10119 Berlin, Germany
- +49 (0) 30 689 58 223
- +49 (0) 30 689 58 224
Zagreb, HR
Budapest, HU
- Probate Research Hungary Kft.
- Irányi u.15, H-1056, Budapest, Hungary
- +36 (0)1 269-9547, +36 (0)1 269-9548
- +36 (0)1 269-9549
Timisoara, RO
- Carpathian Genealogy Research SRL
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Street No. 2, 3rd Floor, Apt. 22, Timisoara, Romania
- +40 356 881 236
Arenzano, IT
Alexandria, US
- North American Genealogical Services, Inc
- 950 N Washington St, Suite #219 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
- +1 (703) 415 8689
- +1 (703) 951 0689
Zurich, CH
- Aicher, Nobs & Partner GmbH
- Selnaustrasse 33 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
- +41 (0) 44 742 20 83
- +41 (0) 44 742 20 84
Milestones that shaped our journey
Founded in Vienna
Historikerkanzlei is founded in Vienna by three historians and a professor of Modern and Contemporary History—united by the mission to bring academic excellence, legal relevance, and ethical standards to genealogical research.
National expansion
New branches open in Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, and Klagenfurt—strengthening regional presence and accessibility across Austria.
Crossing borders
We acquire Probate Research Hungary Kft. (Budapest) and Genealozi d.o.o. (Zagreb), expanding into Central and Eastern Europe. Both continue as trusted local brands under the Historikerkanzlei umbrella.
Expanding regional expertise
We integrate Carpathian Genealogy Research (Timisoara, Romania), solidifying our presence in the historical territories of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Welcome in Italia!
We’re proud to mark a new milestone with our expansion into Italy — an exciting opportunity that has shown strong results right from the start.
Recognition and reach
Historikerkanzlei becomes the largest genealogical firm in Austria, with operations in over 100 countries. We join the Association of Professional Genealogists and adopt its Code of Ethics.
Finally in Switzerland
We proudly established a major milestone by entering the Swiss market through a close cooperation with Aicher, Nobs & Partners—a long-established and highly respected genealogical office in Zürich
We are dedicated to providing trusted, ethical, and internationally recognized genealogical research that helps individuals, families, and legal institutions uncover truth, resolve estates, and preserve history across generations and borders.
The values that guide everything we do
Excellence
We maintain the highest academic and professional standards in genealogical research, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and attention to every historical detail.
Integrity
Confidentiality, transparency, and respect guide every case we take on—because every family story deserves to be handled with care and trust.
Empathy
Behind every archive is a life. We approach every search with emotional sensitivity, understanding the personal significance of the histories we uncover.
Collaboration
Our work spans continents. Through our global network of researchers, we deliver coordinated, locally informed results across borders and languages.
Adaptability
From traditional archives to modern digital systems, we evolve with the times—always using the best tools to uncover and document historical truths.
Leadership
As Austria’s foremost genealogical firm and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, we lead with expertise, ethics, and purpose.
Proven global impact driven by results and dedication
Client voices and stories from around the world
- A.K.
- G.N.
- K.S.
- E. M. und A. J.
- P. P.
- D. W.
- S.E.
- B. S.
- M. R.
- S.S.
- Michael P.
- Y. A.
- Frank W.
- B. H.
- G. K.
- Your Alexander Z.
- B.R.
- Elke W.
- X. Y.
- I. G.
- J.
- V.
- A.S.
