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''[[Chihuahua|Chihuahua]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Chihuahua_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ''[[Chihuahua|Chihuahua]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Chihuahua_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ||
==Minority Languages of Chihuahua== | |||
Among the minority languages spoken in Chihuahua is English. English is spoken in border areas as well as in the Mormon colonies of Colonia Dublán and Colonia Juárez. | Among the minority languages spoken in Chihuahua is English. English is spoken in border areas as well as in the Mormon colonies of Colonia Dublán and Colonia Juárez. | ||
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Another small minority of Chihuahua is the the Tarahumara tribe, speakers of the Tarahumara language. The Tarahumara people are a Native American people of northwestern Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. They live in relative isolation in the Sierra Madre where they preserve their native language and culture. <br> | Another small minority of Chihuahua is the the Tarahumara tribe, speakers of the Tarahumara language. The Tarahumara people are a Native American people of northwestern Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. They live in relative isolation in the Sierra Madre where they preserve their native language and culture. <br> | ||
==Mexico Language and Languages== | |||
Most materials used in Mexican research are written in Spanish. However, you do not need to speak or read Spanish to do research in Mexican records. However, you will need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | Most materials used in Mexican research are written in Spanish. However, you do not need to speak or read Spanish to do research in Mexican records. However, you will need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is spoken by 90 percent of the people. Indian languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other tribes are still spoken throughout the country. Originally there may have been more than 200 roots of native languages. | ||
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In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | In 1889, Antonio García Cubas estimated that 38% of Mexicans spoke an indigenous language, down from 60% in 1820. By the end of the 20th century, this figure had fallen to 6%. | ||
In the early history of Mexico after the Spanish conquest, the spiritual leaders knew Latin, and where schools were established, Latin was a required subject | In the early history of Mexico after the Spanish conquest, the spiritual leaders knew Latin, and where schools were established, Latin was a required subject, so you may find some Latin terms included in church records. | ||
Hundreds of native languages and dialects existed although very few written records survived the European conquest. Of these the | Hundreds of native languages and dialects existed although very few written records survived the European conquest. Of these the Náhuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs of the Central Plateau region, is predominant, followed by the Mayan of the Yucatan Peninsula and Northern Central America. The Zapoteco, Mixteco, and Otomi languages follow in importance. | ||
In the early records a great many Indian words, especially names and localities, found their way into the Spanish language. Many of them were modified to make them more pronounceable to the Spanish conquerors. | In the early records a great many Indian words, especially names and localities, found their way into the Spanish language. Many of them were modified to make them more pronounceable to the Spanish conquerors. | ||
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Spanish phonetics may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, the names of your ancestor may vary from record to record in Spanish. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Mexico Names, Personal]]. | Spanish phonetics may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, the names of your ancestor may vary from record to record in Spanish. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Mexico Names, Personal]]. | ||
==Language Aids== | |||
The Family History Library provides the following aids: | The Family History Library provides the following aids: | ||
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:SPANISH LANGUAGE- DICTIONARIES | :SPANISH LANGUAGE- DICTIONARIES | ||
And remember that a great free resource is always [http://translate.google.com | And remember that a great free resource is always [http://translate.google.com Google Translate]. | ||
{{Place|Chihuahua}} | {{Place|Chihuahua}} | ||