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Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico<br>
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<center>''The New Mexico Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for New Mexico. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.''</center><br>
=== New Mexico Research Tips  ===
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These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in New Mexico.  


== New Mexico Research Strategies  ==
*'''Birth information:''' Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930. The best substitute record for locating birth information is [[How to Find United States Death Records|death records]]&nbsp;(the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]].
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico:<br>
*'''Finding Parents:''' County registration of deaths was required in 1907 and statewide registration began in 1920. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search New Mexico death records]]
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*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]].
===Finding New Mexico Birth, Marriage or Death Records===
*[[GuidedResearch:New Mexico|Finding New Mexico Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]]


===Finding New Mexico Records===
=== New Mexico Record Finder  ===
*[[New Mexico Record Finder]]


===New Mexico Statewide Databases===
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
*[[New Mexico Online Genealogy Records|New Mexico Online Genealogy Records]]


===New Mexico Research Process===
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*[[Step-by-Step New Mexico Research, 1880-Present]]
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*[[New Mexico Descendancy Research]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:20%;"| '''1. What you are looking for:'''
*[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records|How to Find Birth Records]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:40%;"| '''2. Try these records first:'''
*[[How to Find New Mexico Marriage Records|How to Find Marriage Records]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:40%;"| '''3. Other useful records'''
*[[How to Find New Mexico Death Records|How to Find Death Records]]
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| Birth information
| [[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find New Mexico Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[New Mexico Church Records|Church records]]  
| [[New Mexico Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[New Mexico Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[New Mexico Bible Records|Bible records]], [[New Mexico Military Records|Military records]] (pension)
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| Marriage information
| [[How to Find New Mexico Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[New Mexico Bible Records|Bible records]]
| [[New Mexico Church Records|Church records]], [[New Mexico Probate Records|Probate records]], [[New Mexico Military Records|Military records]]
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| Death information
| [[How to Find New Mexico Death Records|Death Records]], [[New Mexico Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]
| [[New Mexico Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[New Mexico Church Records|Church Records]], [[New Mexico Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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| Parents
| [[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records|Birth records]],&nbsp;[[How to Find New Mexico Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[New Mexico Census|Census]], [[New Mexico Church Records|Church records]]  
| [[New Mexico Biography|Biography]], [[New Mexico Genealogy|Genealogy]]
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| Maiden name
| [[How to Find New Mexico Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[New Mexico Probate Records|Probate records]]
| [[New Mexico Church Records|Church Records]], [[New Mexico Military Records|Military Records]] (pension)
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| Immigration date
| [[New Mexico Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[New Mexico Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[New Mexico Census|Census]]
| [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[New Mexico Biography|Biography]], [[New Mexico History|History]]
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| Naturalization
| [[New Mexico Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[New Mexico Census|Census]], [[New Mexico Court Records|Court Records]]
| [[New Mexico Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[New Mexico Biography|Biography]], [[New Mexico Periodicals|Periodicals]]
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| Physical description
| [[New Mexico Military Records|Military Records]], [[New Mexico Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906)
| [[New Mexico Biography|Biography]], [[New Mexico History|History]]
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== New Mexico Research Tips ==
=== Further New Mexico Research  ===


These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in New Mexico:<br>
For more research on New Mexico, including research at the county level, visit the [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] page on the Research Wiki.  
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'''Birth and Death information:'''<br>
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*'''''Statewide registration:''''' Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1920 and general compliance was by 1930.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref>
*'''''County registration:''''' Counties were required to keep birth and death records in 1907, although some counties started as early as the 1880s. Registration was inconsistent and few exist.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref>
*'''''Access to records:''''' See [[New Mexico Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in New Mexico.
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'''Substitute Records:'''
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*'''''Secondary source:''''' Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event.
*'''''Accuracy:''''' Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information.
*'''''List of substitute records:''''' See [[New Mexico Substitute Records|New Mexico Substitute Records]] for more information.
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'''Finding Parents:''' 
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*'''''Death records:''''' As early as 1907, counties were required to record deaths and requested birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory. 
*'''''Obituaries:''''' Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See [[New Mexico Newspapers]] and [[New Mexico Obituaries]] for more information.
*'''''Church records:''''' Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See [[New Mexico Church Records]] for more information.
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'''Census Records:'''
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*'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[New Mexico Census|New Mexico Census Records]] for more information.
*'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records.
*'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added.


== Further New Mexico Research  ==
Search all of the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/55?region=United%20States%20of%20America New Mexico record collections] at FamilySearch.<br>
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf New Mexico Family History Library Research Outline]
*[http://www.nmgenweb.us/ NMGenWeb] - New Mexico GenWeb Project
*[http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/ New Mexico Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of New Mexico
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/nm/ Cyndi's List] - New Mexico genealogy websites
*[http://www.raogk.org/newmexico-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - State of New Mexico Records Guide


==References==
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New Mexico Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico

New Mexico Research Tips[edit | edit source]

These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in New Mexico.

  • Birth information: Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
  • Finding Parents: County registration of deaths was required in 1907 and statewide registration began in 1920. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search New Mexico death records
  • Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.

New Mexico Record Finder[edit | edit source]

This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.

1. What you are looking for: 2. Try these records first: 3. Other useful records
Birth information Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension)
Marriage information Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records Church records, Probate records, Military records
Death information Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records
Parents Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records Biography, Genealogy
Maiden name Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records Church Records, Military Records (pension)
Immigration date Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census Obituaries, Biography, History
Naturalization Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals
Physical description Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) Biography, History

Further New Mexico Research[edit | edit source]

For more research on New Mexico, including research at the county level, visit the New Mexico page on the Research Wiki.

Search all of the New Mexico record collections at FamilySearch.

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

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