Mexico, Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type: | Baptisms |
| Collection years: | 1560-1950 |
| Languages: | English |
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What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index for the years 1560 to 1950. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Gender
- Baptism date
- Baptism place
- Father's name
- Mother's name
- Maternal and paternal grandparent's names
Collection Content
Coverage Table
A Coverage Table for this collection is available in the wiki article Mexico Baptisms, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Your ancestor's given name and surname
- Identifying information such as residence
- Estimated marriage or birth year
- Family relationships
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in 1930, Mexico National Census
- Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
- Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent
- Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference
I Can’t Find The Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Mexico.
Known Issues
Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.
Citing This Collection
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