Dr. Jeffrey Mark Paull is a professional genealogist, family historian, and author whose work bridges the worlds of Jewish heritage, DNA science, and narrative history. He holds a doctorate in public health from Johns Hopkins University and specializes in genetic genealogy, Jewish ancestry, and lineage reconstruction—work that has reconnected families and recovered stories nearly lost to time.

Uniting traditional genealogical research methods with the precision of modern DNA technology, Dr. Paull’s Y-DNA studies of rabbinical dynasties and historic Jewish families—including lines of descent linked to America’s Founding Fathers—have helped thousands of descendants reclaim their lost heritage. His scholarly papers—recognized for their depth, originality, and cultural significance—have earned more than 100,000 reads on the Academia research platform. 

Passionate about helping individuals and families rediscover their roots, Dr. Paull writes with a deep commitment to preserving Jewish memory through the generations. His debut, A Noble Heritage, explored the lost legacy of his Polonsky ancestors through a fusion of archival research, narrative, and genetic evidence. Building on that foundation, Grandma Sarah and the Maharal of Prague, is a poignant short story of rediscovery, identity, and the enduring bonds between past and present. 

His forthcoming work, The Shpoler Zeida Family Tree, continues this journey, vividly bringing to life one of Chassidic history’s most beloved figures, while illuminating the living chain of faith and kindness that connects his descendants today. 

Combining academic rigor and scientific precision with the art of storytelling, Dr. Paull offers a scholarly yet accessible approach to Jewish genealogy. Guided by a passion for solving complex mysteries, illuminating lost legacies, and inspiring deeper connections to Jewish heritage, his work continues to resonate with readers across generations.