# Genealogical Research in Poland Source: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/ Last updated: 2026-09-25 Summary: Hire a Polish genealogist to trace your family in original archives. Family history research, documents and military records for clients worldwide. Publisher: The Polish Genealogist (professional Polish genealogy research, polishgenealogist.co.uk) --- Professional Polish genealogy research ## Discover your Polish family history. Find the records and places that connect your family to Poland. We research Polish archives for families around the world, with documented findings explained in English. [Start your research](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/contact/) [Explore our services](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/#research-services) Family trees · Archival documents · Military service records **01** Original archival sources **02** Clear, documented findings **03** Personal research support Archives we search - Polish State Archives - Central Archives of Historical Records, Warsaw - Central Military Archives, Warsaw-Rembertów - Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) - Diocesan and parish archives - Civil registry offices in Poland - The National Archives, Kew - Ministry of Defence: Polish service records - Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, London - Arolsen Archives - Austrian State Archives, Vienna - German Federal Archives (Bundesarchiv) - Polish State Archives - Central Archives of Historical Records, Warsaw - Central Military Archives, Warsaw-Rembertów - Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) - Diocesan and parish archives - Civil registry offices in Poland - The National Archives, Kew - Ministry of Defence: Polish service records - Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, London - Arolsen Archives - Austrian State Archives, Vienna - German Federal Archives (Bundesarchiv) How we can help ### What would you like to discover? Whether you have a single name or years of research, we can help you take the next step. We work in Polish archives for clients worldwide. 01 / Family history #### Find the people behind your family tree. Trace earlier generations, identify an ancestral village and connect the details in your family’s story through original records. - Family trees with source references - Research across changing borders - Findings explained in English [Explore family history research](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/family-history-research/) 02 / Documents #### Recover a record. Answer a question. Find a birth, marriage, death or other historical record. We help identify the right source and the type of copy you need. - Polish civil and parish records - Archival copies and certificates - Document research and translation [Explore document retrieval](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-document-retrieval/) 03 / Military history #### Follow a relative’s wartime journey. Explore Polish military service, from surviving family papers to personnel records, units and the events that shaped a life. - Polish forces in Britain - Anders’ Army and wartime service - Identity cards, medals and POW files [Explore military research](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/military/) **Researching Polish citizenship?** We also help trace the family documents needed to assess and support your case. [Citizenship support](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-citizenship-confirmation/) Small details. Remarkable discoveries. More than names and dates ### A family story, grounded in evidence. A place of birth can open a new branch of your family tree. A handwritten signature or an old identity photograph can bring an ancestor closer. We follow those clues through civil registers, parish books and other archival collections. You receive the records found, an explanation of what they tell us and a clear account of the research. [Meet The Polish Genealogist](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/about/) A clear way forward ### From your first clue to your next discovery. You do not need a complete family tree to begin. Tell us what you know and what you would most like to find out. 1. 01Tell us your storyShare names, dates, places and any family documents you already have. 2. 02Agree the researchWe assess the available clues and provide a proposed scope and quote. 3. 03Follow the recordsWe investigate relevant sources and document both discoveries and gaps. 4. 04Understand the findingsReceive your research results with source references and possible next steps. What you take away ### Research you can understand. Evidence you can keep. A useful result is more than a list of names. It shows where the information came from, how the records connect and which questions remain open. Whether your starting point is a family certificate, a Polish place name or a relative’s wartime papers, we agree a focused question and explain the findings in English. [See how family history research works](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/family-history-research/) Your research findings Depending on your scope Records and their sources Copies of located documents, where available, with references so you can understand where the evidence was found. The family connections explained A clear account of the findings, with a family tree or report where included in the agreed research. Certainty, gaps and next steps A distinction between confirmed facts and possible leads, with an explanation of unresolved questions and further options. The proposal confirms what is included. The surviving records determine what can be discovered. Begin exploring ### Useful guides for your Polish family history. [View all research guides](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/blog/) [Polish forces in BritainPolish military records: tracing Second World War serviceRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/military/tracing-polish-military-service/) [Births & family connectionsHow to find and understand Polish birth recordsRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/vital-records/finding-a-birth-entry-in-poland/) [Clues beyond the family treeWhat old passports and identity records can revealRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/records/pre-war-polish-passport-and-id-applications/) [Reading the evidenceLatin causes of death: morbus et qualitas mortisRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/vital-records/latin-death-record-causes/) [Anders’ Army & the 2nd CorpsAnders’ Army soldiers lists: where to beginRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/military/polish-anders-army-records/) [After wartime serviceFinding Polish Resettlement Corps recordsRead the guide](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/military/polish-veterans-resettlement-in-britain/) Planning your research ### Know what to expect before you begin. A clear research question, an agreed scope and findings you can understand. Here is how we get started. [Read the full research FAQ](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/faq/) What should I send to get a useful assessment? Send the person’s name, approximate dates, places and your main question. Mention any family documents and research already completed. If a detail is uncertain, say so — we can assess which clues need checking. What will I receive from the research? Your agreed scope sets out the deliverables. These may include copies of located records, source references, an explanation of the findings and a family tree or report. We clarify what is included before work starts. What budget should I allow? Family history research is available in 10, 20 and 30-hour packages. Larger projects, individual document searches and specialist services are quoted after we review your enquiry. How do we agree the next step? We review your starting information and discuss a practical research goal, the proposed work and its cost. You decide whether to proceed before research begins. If the evidence is too limited, we explain what would help. Your family. Your next discovery. ### A few clues can be the beginning of a story. Tell us who you are looking for and what you would like to learn. We will help you identify a useful starting point. [Start your research](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/contact/) Names, places or family papers. Start with what you have. --- Research help: The Polish Genealogist researches Polish family history, military service and citizenship evidence in Polish, British and international archives, with reports in English. Services and prices: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/