Question 1

Is it Rises or Rízes?

Accepted Answer

Rízes. The “í” in Rízes has an acute accent mark instead of a dot on top like in the “i” the English language. Therefore, the name is pronounced with a rolling “r” and then a long e sound together followed by a short e at the end “rhi-zess” which translates to “roots” in Greek.

Question 2

What is Rízes Hellenic Genealogy Research?

Accepted Answer

Rízes Hellenic Genealogy Research is a New York Metropolitan Area based Greek genealogy research company that supports the global Greek community in uncovering their roots and heritage, understanding the stories of their ancestors, and passing that knowledge to their descendants. For more information on our services visit our services page.

Question 3

Who is the founder of Rízes Hellenic Genealogy Research?

Accepted Answer

Rizes Hellenic Genealogy Research was founded by John Daskalakis in 2022.

Question 4

How do I prepare for the free consultation?

Accepted Answer

You should have something to write and jot down notes, suggestions, and reminders during the consultation. You should also start thinking about the singular topic you would like the research to focus on. It would be good to start thinking about collecting letters, photographs, etc. that pertain to the individual.

Question 5

Say I never made a tree before, what is your general process of researching my family tree from the beginning?

Accepted Answer

We begin creating the tree itself by placing the immediate family in the tree. Then we start looking for great grandparents and then branch out to seeking the siblings of the grandparents. We then present information that we might have found such as birth locations, occupations, or events that took place in their lives, etc. From there, the client can pick the singular topic or individual which they would like us to focus on as a new project. The process repeats itself going forward for every family member. A DNA test can be suggested at any point during the process.

Question 6

How much do your services cost?

Accepted Answer

Genealogical research costs vary for each project. Ancillary services begin at $25 USD. Get your free consultation today!