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Searching for Relatives in Greece \u2013 Discover Your Roots Safely & Accurately<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The private investigation agency Pelekasis Nikos and Associates<\/b>\u00a0specializes in searching for relatives in Greece <\/b>, offering its services to individuals abroad who wish to locate lost relatives, family contacts, or ancestors who lived or were born in Greece.<\/p>\n

The investigation is based on multi-level methods, from checks in state archives and municipal registers<\/b> to on-site searches in villages and cities<\/b>. Our agency operates nationwide<\/b>, with no geographical restrictions, covering remote areas, island groups, and mainland Greece.<\/p>\n

When required by the circumstances of the case, we also offer the possibility of DNA identification<\/b>, in collaboration with certified geneticists and accredited genetic analysis laboratories, always with the utmost respect for personal data and legal procedures.<\/p>\n

Methodical Research \u2013 How We Locate Your Relatives in Greece<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Registry & Municipal Records <\/b>We locate birth, marriage, transfer, death, and deletion records.<\/li>\n
  2. On-site Research in Cities and Villages <\/b>By physically visiting potential places of origin, we talk to residents, local authorities, and relatives of witnesses.<\/li>\n
  3. Research through Digital and Historical Databases <\/b>We analyze immigrant archives, military records, school records, church records, and newspapers.<\/li>\n
  4. Use of the Internet & Social Networks <\/b>We locate people with the same surname, geographical connection, or possible descendants.<\/li>\n
  5. Cross-referencing through DNA sampling<\/a> (if required) In cases of disputed identity or when there are suspicions of distant relatives, we use genetic analysis with absolute scientific accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Nationwide Coverage \u2013 No Limits to Research<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Our office has an extensive network of associates and researchers in every corner of Greece:<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f From the mountain villages of Epirus to the islands of the Aegean and Crete, from the Peloponnese to Thrace, our research goes where others stop.<\/p>\n

    Our complete coverage throughout the country<\/b> allows us to act immediately and accurately, regardless of location, even in inaccessible or isolated areas.<\/p>\n

    Success Rates in Searching for Relatives in Greece \u2013 Based on the Information You Provide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Success rates depend directly on the volume and accuracy of the initial data provided by the client:<\/p>\n

    Information Provided Estimated Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Full name + place of birth + date of birth 95-100%<\/p>\n

    Surname only + region or village 80-94%<\/p>\n

    Incomplete information + old photo or witness 60-79%<\/p>\n

    Very old data (>80 years) without supporting documents 10\u201350%<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccc Important:<\/b> The more information or documented evidence (e.g., letters, documents, dates, photos, verbal information) we have, the greater the chances of a successful search.<\/p>\n

    Deliverables \u2013 What you will receive from us<\/strong><\/h3>\n