Transcription and Translation
Translation of Old Documents
Due to the turbulent history of Poland the documents of your ancestors may be written in Polish, Russian, German, or Latin, using both the Latin alphabet and Cyrillic script. It’s also common to come across documents created in historical handwritten scripts that require experience and skill to read. Thanks to my expertise and practice, I can decipher most of these documents and translate their content.
Deciphering Historical Scripts
Old documents are often in poor condition – damaged, faded, or stained. The paper may have been affected by moisture, mold, or decades of storage in basements and attics, causing the letters to gradually disappear, leaving only faint traces of ink. Another challenge is the destruction caused by wars, which affected many archives and family documents. Often, the only surviving records are fragments or pre-war copies. In some cases, illegible handwriting remains a mystery even for specialists. However, I always do my best to extract as much information as possible and uncover valuable details from the document.
I Will Help You Read Them
Do you need a translation of old documents of your Polish ancestors? I’d be happy to help you.
My knowledge of Polish, German, Russian, and Latin, combined with experience in reading old documents, allows me to provide helpful translations of historical records. If you’ve found a birth certificate, marriage record, or any other family document that you can’t read – send me a scan or photo. After an initial review, I’ll let you know if I’m able to translate it, along with the estimated completion time and translation cost.
Every document is a valuable piece of your family’s history, and I am ready to help you uncover it.
Besides genealogy, I also provide
certified German-Polish translations.
Here’s my website:
www.tlumaczenia-de.eu