About us
Coastal Roots Research researches Indigenous family histories with care, tracing records and context to help families understand their ancestral connections.
Careful Research, Clear Context
Coastal Roots Research helps families investigate Indigenous ancestry through focused family history research. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the practice can work from the names, places, dates, family stories, and documents you provide to identify useful records and promising research paths.
Historical records can contain omissions, inconsistent names, or classifications that do not reflect a family’s own identity. Research is handled with attention to source context and uncertainty. Findings are explained clearly, with documentation that helps families assess what the records support and where questions remain.
Start with a focused research question
Share what you know and what you hope to learn. We can discuss a careful path through the available evidence.