Barbara Schmidt

Barbara Schmidt
Professional Genealogist | Speaker | Co-Organizer of Genealogica

With a passion for connecting people to their roots, Barbara Schmidt is an experienced professional genealogist specializing in German censuses, research in Mecklenburg and Lübeck, and corporate archives. In addition she has a proven record of introducing genealogy to childrend and young adults.

As a bilingual researcher (German/English), she bridges historical gaps for both German and international audiences.

In addition to their work as a genealogist, Barbara Schmidt is a co-organizer of Genealogica, a virtual festival dedicated to family history research. Through lectures, workshops, and consultations, they help individuals and organizations uncover their histories with accuracy and depth.

Find out more at www.dieweltenverbinden.de.

Northern German censuses, Research in Mecklenburg, Research in the hanseatic city of Luebeck, Corporate Archives, Genealogy for kids and minors
I’am willing to prepare a handout

Preferred presentation type: both

Avilable internationally

I’am willing to negotiate a speaking fee with clients
if I am expected to travel, I charge a travel costs (airfare, train, gas mileage) / hotel costs. Partial amounts can be negotiated on a best effort basis.
  • Being a genealogist for over 20 years, naming all of them would be too much, but here is an extract of my speaker experience:
  • IGGP Conference 2023: Censuses of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
  • Genealogica 2023: Corporate Archives as a source for family research
  • Genealogica 2024: Introduction to Family Research
  • Genealogica 2025: Present your Family Research online
  • Roland zu Dortmund: Genealogical Sources for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck
  • FamilySearch and MyHeritage Facebook Lives 2022 – 2023: various topics 

https://www.youtube.com/@barbaraschmidt8204

  • Censuses of Mecklenburg-Schwerin – German and English – intermediate
  • Introduction to Family Research – German and English – Easy
  • Present your Family Research online – German and English – Intermediate
  • Genealogical Sources for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck – German and English – Intermediate
  • Corporate Archives – German and English – intermediate

I’am open to develop a new presentation

My lectures can be recorded and be used for the event of organization or if I will speak for societies be made available for members only. I will not handover full copyright of my material.
I translate it myself
International German Genealogy Partnership