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== Hispanic Family History Resources (English) ==
=  Portal: Hispanic Family History Resources  =


'''Para ver este Portal en español, haga clic en:'''  [https://familysearch.org/wiki/es/Recursos_de_genealog%C3%ADa_hispana '''Recursos de genealogía hispana''']<u></u>  
== Records and Databases  ==
 
FamilySearch has online digital records, searchable databases, and microfilm records for millions of people with Hispanic ancestors. Online digital Hispanic records are added almost weekly and are listed by country in FamilySearch Record Search. Online database record sets are searchable through FamilySearch &gt; Advanced Search. Microfilm Hispanic civil and church records are listed by country in the Family History Library Catalog and may be ordered and viewed at a Family History Center near you.<br>
 
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FamilySearch Record Search (click to see All online digital Hispanic records currently available)<br>Or if you like, you cand go directly to the following regions by clicking on the region: Carribean, Central and South America – Mexico – Spain <br><br>
 
FamilySearch &gt; Advanced Search (click to search for your Ancestors by database record sets)<br>Search for your Ancestors in All or any one of the following record sets: Ancestral File; Census; International Genealogical Index; Pedigree Resource File; US Social Security Death Index; Vital Records Index; and Family History Websites.<br><br>
 
Family History Library Catalog (click to search by country for the microfilmed civil and church Hispanic records listed in the Catalog)<br>These microfilm records may be ordered and viewed at Family History Center near you.
 
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=== Online Records and Databases ===
== Related Websites<br> ==
 
Several websites are particularly useful for Hispanic genealogy research:<br>PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles <br>Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain.<br>Website is in Spanish. <br>
 
Hispanic Genealogy blog <br>Provides research tips, latest news, and links related to Hispanic genealogy. <br>Website is in English and Spanish.


====FamilySearch Online Historical Records====
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FamilySearch has a large collection of online digital records, searchable databases, and online books for millions of people with Hispanic heritage.<br> <br>
''Use these resources:''<br> 
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch Historical Records Search] - General Search of Indexed Records for All Countries
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/list Search by Country]<br><br>
'''''FamilySearch Historical Records Search by Country:''''' 
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  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/argentina Argentina]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/bolivia Bolivia]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/chile Chile]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/colombia Colombia]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/costa-rica Costa Rica]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/cuba Cuba]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/dominican-republic Dominican Republic]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/ecuador Ecuador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/el-salvador El Salvador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/guatemala Guatemala]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/honduras Honduras]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/mexico México]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/nicaragua Nicaragua]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/panama Panama]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/paraguay Paraguay]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/peru Peru]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/caribbean-and-central-america/puerto-rico Puerto Rico]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927167 Spain]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/uruguay Uruguay]</li>
  <li>[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/south-america/venezuela Venezuela]</li>
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====Ancestry====
 
Ancestry ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:<br>  
== Hispanic Genealogy Presentations<br>  ==
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Training presentations from the Family History Library, including those from the 2007 Hispanic Genealogy Conference, are now available to view for free on the Internet either at the Library link or at Roots Television. To see a presentation from the list below, simply select it, and click the link. <br>Presentations include:<br><br>  
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1. Principios básicos para la investigación genealógica en Hispanoamérica (México)<br>(Basic Principles for genealogical research in Latin America (México)<br>Three short lessons are presented in Spanish: 1) Elementos fundamentales para la historia familiar; 2) Registros Parroquiales; and 3) Registro Civil.<br><br>  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/argentina/ Argentina]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/bolivia/ Bolivia]</li>
2. Hispanic Roots <br>Author of “Finding Your Hispanic Roots” Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, is interviewed by Sharon de Bartolo Carmack. The interview is presented in four parts. Presented in English.<br><br>  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/chile/ Chile]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/colombia/ Colombia]</li>
3. Buscando ancestros Mexicanos en el Internet <br>Topic includes how to research Mexican ancestors using web sites and resources on the Internet. Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG. Presented in Spanish.<br><br>  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/costa_rica/ Costa Rica]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/cuba/ Cuba]</li>
4. Mexico: Genealogical Research <br>Presentations discuss Mexican genealogical research. Presenters are: Dr. George Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors,” and his wife Peggy Ryskamp, CG. Presentations in Spanish.<br><br>  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/dominican_republic/ Dominican Republic]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/ecuador/ Ecuador]</li>
5. Spanish Parish Records (Spanish Paleography) <br>Presentation discusses how to read and understand Spanish records, including common phrases, basic rules to follow, common abbreviations, and helpful resources. Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG. Presented in English.<br><br>  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/el_salvador/ El Salvador]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/guatemala/ Guatemala]</li>
6. Spanish Municipal Archives <br>Presentation discusses Hispanic research in Municipal archives. Presenter: Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors.” Presented in English.  
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/honduras/ Honduras]</li>
 
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/mexico/ México]</li>
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  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/nicaragua/ Nicaragua]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/north_america/panama/ Panama]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/paraguay/ Paraguay]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/peru/ Peru]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/usa/puerto_rico/ Puerto Rico]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/europe/spain/ Spain]</li>
  <li>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/south_america/uruguay/ Uruguay]</li>
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====Findmypast====
Findmypast ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:<br>
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  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=argentina&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Argentina]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=bolivia&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Bolivia]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=chile&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Chile]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=costa%20rica&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Costa Rica]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=dominican%20republic&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Dominican Republic]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=ecuador&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Ecuador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=el%20salvador&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance El Salvador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=guatemala&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Guatemala]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=honduras&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Honduras]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=mexico&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance México]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=nicaragua&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Nicaragua]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=panama&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Panama]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=paraguay&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Paraguay]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=peru&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Peru]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=spain&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Spain]</li>
  <li>[https://www.findmypast.com/search/historical-records?region=world&location=uruguay&page=1&order_direction=desc&order_by=relevance Uruguay]</li>
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== Help Near You<br>  ==


====MyHeritage====
Find a family history center near your home. Local staff can offer you free personal help and access to many other services. Find a center.  
MyHeritage ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:<br>
 
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  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Argentina&rpp=100 Argentina]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Bolivia&rpp=100 Bolivia]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Chile&rpp=100 Chile]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Columbia&rpp=100 Colombia]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Costa%20Rica&rpp=100 Costa Rica]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Dominican%20Republic&rpp=100 Dominican Republic]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Ecuador&rpp=100 Ecuador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=El%20Salvador&rpp=100 El Salvador]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Guatemala&rpp=100 Guatemala]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Honduras&rpp=100 Honduras]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=M%C3%A9xico&rpp=100 México]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Nicaragua&rpp=100 Nicaragua]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Panama&rpp=100 Panama]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Paraguay&rpp=100 Paraguay]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Peru&rpp=100 Peru]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Puerto%20Rico&rpp=100 Puerto Rico]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Spain&rpp=100 Spain]</li>
  <li>[https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?s=674394561&q=Uruguay&rpp=100 Uruguay]</li>
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====Online Databases====
== Genealogy Software<br>  ==
*[[Online Genealogy Records by Location|Online Genealogy Records by Location]] - list of country-wide databases to indexes and records<br><br>
'''''Online Genealogy Records Wiki Page by Country:'''''<br>   
{| style="width:100%; vertical-align:top;"
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  <li>[[Argentina Online Genealogy Records|Argentina]]</li>
  <li>[[Bolivia Online Genealogy Records|Bolivia]]</li>
  <li>[[Chile Online Genealogy Records|Chile]]</li>
  <li>[[Colombia Online Genealogy Records|Colombia]]</li>
  <li>[[Costa Rica Online Genealogy Records|Costa Rica]]</li>
  <li>[[Cuba Online Genealogy Records|Cuba]]</li>
  <li>[[Dominican Republic Online Genealogy Records|Dominican Republic]]</li>
  <li>[[Ecuador Online Genealogy Records|Ecuador]]</li>
  <li>[[El Salvador Online Genealogy Records|El Salvador]]</li>
  <li>[[Guatemala Online Genealogy Records|Guatemala]]</li>
  <li>[[Honduras Online Genealogy Records|Honduras]]</li>
  <li>[[Mexico Online Genealogy Records|México]]</li>
  <li>[[Nicaragua Online Genealogy Records|Nicaragua]]</li>
  <li>[[Panama Online Genealogy Records|Panama]]</li>
  <li>[[Paraguay Online Genealogy Records|Paraguay]]</li>
  <li>[[Peru Online Genealogy Records|Peru]]</li>
  <li>[[Puerto Rico Online Genealogy Records|Puerto Rico]]</li>
  <li>[[Spain Online Genealogy Records|Spain]]</li>
  <li>[[Uruguay Online Genealogy Records|Uruguay]]</li>
  <li>[[Venezuela Online Genealogy Records|Venezuela]]</li>
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PAF v4.0 (Español) <br>PAF v5.2 (English)<br>PAF is free genealogy software that allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize, and share your family history information.


====FamilySearch Online Books====
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Digital Library] - Links to digital books on FamilySearch
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== Helpful Guides<br>  ==


=== Related Websites  ===
How do I start? / ¿Cómo empezar?<br>English | Español <br>Simple steps to begin your family history.


*[http://pares.culturaydeporte.gob.es/inicio.html '''PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles'''] - Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain, website is in Spanish. <br>
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=== Online Learning  ===
'''Lesson Videos on the FamilySearch Learning Center'''<br>
*Hispanic Research


*Mexico Research
How do I read old Spanish writing? <br>English | Español <br>Expert guidance in deciphering Hispanic manuscripts and other old documents printed in old typefaces or written in old handwriting styles.
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/getting-started-in-mexico-why-you-should-try-ancestry-com Getting Started in Mexico? Why You Should Try Ancestry.com] - 47 min video
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/northeastern-mexico-and-texas Northeastern Mexico and Texas] - 3 min video
*Spain Research
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/finding-echeverria-in-spain-and-france-introduction Finding Echeverria in Spain and France] - 9 part lesson series
'''Handwriting Helps'''<br>
*[[Spanish_Genealogical_Word_List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] 
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction Spanish Script Tutorial]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/reading-spanish-handwriting Reading Spanish Handwriting] - 1 hr, 7 min
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/paleogra-what-deciphering-spanish-handwriting-introduction Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting] - 10 part lesson series




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===Help Near You===
FamilySearch Research Wiki<br>
====FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries====
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find a FamilySearch center or affiliate library]


====FamilySearch Community====
Provides up-to-date information on how to research sources for information about your ancestors shared by research experts and interested genealogists. <br>Website is currently in English.  
The FamilySearch Community is an online resource that helps people interested in family history connect with each other worldwide. In the community, you can learn research strategies, view genealogy events, join various groups that have the similar interests, and connect with specialized research experts.
*[https://community.familysearch.org/en/categories/gp-groups-en English]
*[https://community.familysearch.org/es/categories/gp-groups-es Español]


====Genealogy Research Groups====
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FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups are resources where individuals can post specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. The community consists of individuals who wish to collaborate and help one another find answers.<br><br>
*[[FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups|List of Genealogy Research Groups Available by Country]]


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=== Genealogy Research Aids ===
== Research Aids <span id="1257391747019E" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span><br> ==
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is an online genealogy guide that provides information about records to search and online databases available.<br>


'''''Country Wiki Pages'''''<br>
Argentina Research Outline <br>English | Español<br>Explains how to research Chile civil and church records for ancestors.
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  <li>[[Argentina Genealogy|Argentina]]</li>
  <li>[[Bolivia Genealogy|Bolivia]]</li>
  <li>[[Chile Genealogy|Chile]]</li>
  <li>[[Colombia Genealogy|Colombia]]</li>
  <li>[[Costa Rica Genealogy|Costa Rica]]</li>
  <li>[[Cuba Genealogy|Cuba]]</li>
  <li>[[Dominican Republic Genealogy|Dominican Republic]]</li>
  <li>[[Ecuador Genealogy|Ecuador]]</li>
  <li>[[El Salvador Genealogy|El Salvador]]</li>
  <li>[[Guatemala Genealogy|Guatemala]]</li>
  <li>[[Honduras Genealogy|Honduras]]</li>
  <li>[[Mexico Genealogy|México]]</li>
  <li>[[Nicaragua Genealogy|Nicaragua]]</li>
  <li>[[Panama Genealogy|Panama]]</li>
  <li>[[Paraguay Genealogy|Paraguay]]</li>
  <li>[[Peru Genealogy|Peru]]</li>
  <li>[[Puerto Rico Genealogy|Puerto Rico]]</li>
  <li>[[Spain Genealogy|Spain]]</li>
  <li>[[Uruguay Genealogy|Uruguay]]</li>
  <li>[[Venezuela Genealogy|Venezuela]]</li>
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Chile Research Outline <br>English | Español<br>Explains how to research Chile civil and church records for ancestors.
Latin America Research Outline <br>English | Español<br>Explains how to research Latin American civil and church records for ancestors.
Mexico Research Outline<br>English | Español<br>Explains how to research Mexico civil and church records for ancestors.
Mexico: Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Part A, 1849-Present<br>English | Español<br>Provides step-by-step instructions for finding your Mexican ancestors.
Peru Research Outline <br>English | Español<br>Explains how to research Peru civil and church records for ancestors.<br><br>


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=== FamilySearch Volunteering – Hispanic Projects ===
== Forms <br> ==


FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others. You must have a free [https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 FamilySearch Account].<br>
Family Pedigree Worksheet (Family Tree) <br>English | Español
*[https://www.familysearch.org/getinvolved/my-opportunities FamilySearch Opportunities] - Click on, ''Find Projects'' to see a list of indexing projects<br><br>


The FamilySearch Research Wiki creates finding aids to better help patrons understand what is in records and how to find them by locality. There are projects available to help research for information that will later be added to the Research Wiki. Some require a free [https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 FamilySearch Account] to view records.
Family Group Worksheet <br>English | Español
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Latin America Catholic Church Finding Aid|Latin America Catholic Church Finding Aid]] FamilySearch Wiki Project
 
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== FamilySearch Indexing – Hispanic Projects  ==


FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others. There are a number of Spanish language projects available. Find out more…


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[[Category:Mexico]][[Category:South America]][[Category:Countries in Central America]][[Category:Countries in North America]][[Category:Spain]]
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Priesthood Leadership and Family History Consultants registration<br>For all priesthood leaders who oversee family history work, and for all Family History Consultants.
 
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Revision as of 20:35, 4 November 2009

 Portal: Hispanic Family History Resources[edit | edit source]

Records and Databases[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch has online digital records, searchable databases, and microfilm records for millions of people with Hispanic ancestors. Online digital Hispanic records are added almost weekly and are listed by country in FamilySearch Record Search. Online database record sets are searchable through FamilySearch > Advanced Search. Microfilm Hispanic civil and church records are listed by country in the Family History Library Catalog and may be ordered and viewed at a Family History Center near you.


FamilySearch Record Search (click to see All online digital Hispanic records currently available)
Or if you like, you cand go directly to the following regions by clicking on the region: Carribean, Central and South America – Mexico – Spain

FamilySearch > Advanced Search (click to search for your Ancestors by database record sets)
Search for your Ancestors in All or any one of the following record sets: Ancestral File; Census; International Genealogical Index; Pedigree Resource File; US Social Security Death Index; Vital Records Index; and Family History Websites.

Family History Library Catalog (click to search by country for the microfilmed civil and church Hispanic records listed in the Catalog)
These microfilm records may be ordered and viewed at Family History Center near you.


Related Websites
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Several websites are particularly useful for Hispanic genealogy research:
PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles
Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain.
Website is in Spanish.

Hispanic Genealogy blog
Provides research tips, latest news, and links related to Hispanic genealogy.
Website is in English and Spanish.


Hispanic Genealogy Presentations
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Training presentations from the Family History Library, including those from the 2007 Hispanic Genealogy Conference, are now available to view for free on the Internet either at the Library link or at Roots Television. To see a presentation from the list below, simply select it, and click the link.
Presentations include:

1. Principios básicos para la investigación genealógica en Hispanoamérica (México)
(Basic Principles for genealogical research in Latin America (México)
Three short lessons are presented in Spanish: 1) Elementos fundamentales para la historia familiar; 2) Registros Parroquiales; and 3) Registro Civil.

2. Hispanic Roots
Author of “Finding Your Hispanic Roots” Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, is interviewed by Sharon de Bartolo Carmack. The interview is presented in four parts. Presented in English.

3. Buscando ancestros Mexicanos en el Internet
Topic includes how to research Mexican ancestors using web sites and resources on the Internet. Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG. Presented in Spanish.

4. Mexico: Genealogical Research
Presentations discuss Mexican genealogical research. Presenters are: Dr. George Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors,” and his wife Peggy Ryskamp, CG. Presentations in Spanish.

5. Spanish Parish Records (Spanish Paleography)
Presentation discusses how to read and understand Spanish records, including common phrases, basic rules to follow, common abbreviations, and helpful resources. Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG. Presented in English.

6. Spanish Municipal Archives
Presentation discusses Hispanic research in Municipal archives. Presenter: Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors.” Presented in English.


Help Near You
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Find a family history center near your home. Local staff can offer you free personal help and access to many other services. Find a center.


Genealogy Software
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PAF v4.0 (Español)
PAF v5.2 (English)
PAF is free genealogy software that allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize, and share your family history information.


Helpful Guides
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How do I start? / ¿Cómo empezar?
English | Español
Simple steps to begin your family history.


How do I read old Spanish writing?
English | Español
Expert guidance in deciphering Hispanic manuscripts and other old documents printed in old typefaces or written in old handwriting styles.


FamilySearch Research Wiki

Provides up-to-date information on how to research sources for information about your ancestors shared by research experts and interested genealogists.
Website is currently in English.


Research Aids
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Argentina Research Outline
English | Español
Explains how to research Chile civil and church records for ancestors.

Chile Research Outline
English | Español
Explains how to research Chile civil and church records for ancestors.

Latin America Research Outline
English | Español
Explains how to research Latin American civil and church records for ancestors.

Mexico Research Outline
English | Español
Explains how to research Mexico civil and church records for ancestors.

Mexico: Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Part A, 1849-Present
English | Español
Provides step-by-step instructions for finding your Mexican ancestors.

Peru Research Outline
English | Español
Explains how to research Peru civil and church records for ancestors.

Forms
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Family Pedigree Worksheet (Family Tree)
English | Español

Family Group Worksheet
English | Español


FamilySearch Indexing – Hispanic Projects[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others. There are a number of Spanish language projects available. Find out more…


LDS Service Resources
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Priesthood Leadership and Family History Consultants registration
For all priesthood leaders who oversee family history work, and for all Family History Consultants.

new FamilySearch.org
For those who qualify for registration or already have a login for new FamilySearch.

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