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=== Family Tree Databases ===
=== Family Tree Databases ===


There are over 1 million Spanish compiled family trees on [http://www.myheritage.com/ MyHeritage] ($). MyHeritage.com is available in Spanish.  
There are over 1 million Spanish compiled family trees on [http://www.myheritage.com/ MyHeritage.com] This is a subscription website but access is free to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also MyHeritage.com is available in Spanish.  


<br> See also:  
<br> See also:  
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*[http://books.google.com/ Google Books]  
*[http://books.google.com/ Google Books]  
*[https://www.archive.org/ Internet Archive]  
*[http://www.archive.org/ Internet Archive]  
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] ($)
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] ($)
*[http://lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php Family History Archive] (this site focuses specifically on genealogy and history books)  
*[http://lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php Family History Archive] (this site focuses specifically on genealogy and history books)  
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*[https://www.genealogy.com/ Genealogy.com]
*[https://www.genealogy.com/ Genealogy.com]
*[http://boards.ancestry.com/ Message Boards] at Ancestry
*[http://boards.ancestry.com/ Family History &amp; Genealogy Message Boards] (Ancestry.com)
*[https://lists.rootsweb.com/listindexes RootsWeb List Index]. Find lists for your surname, ancestor's place of residence, ethnicity, etc.
*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/index.html RootsWeb Mailing Lists]&nbsp;(find lists devoted to your surname,&nbsp;ancestor's place of residence, ethnicity, etc.)


You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors.  
You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors.  
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'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are:  
'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are:  


*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA]  
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] (also try [http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch])
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA]  
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA]  
*[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation]
*[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation]

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Spain Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Country Background
Local Research Resources

Introduction[edit | edit source]

For a basic introduction to research in Spain and elsewhere in Spanish speaking countries see the following books:

Family Histories[edit | edit source]

History and genealogy of the Arriola family encompassing 17 generations beginning in the 1400s in Basque Country.

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Family Tree Databases[edit | edit source]

There are over 1 million Spanish compiled family trees on MyHeritage.com This is a subscription website but access is free to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also MyHeritage.com is available in Spanish.


See also:

Digital Books[edit | edit source]

Many published genealogies, particularly those printed before 1923, which are now out of copyright, are being digitized and made available online. Major sites include:

Community Networking Sites[edit | edit source]

Message Boards and Lists. Genealogists share information and ask questions in online message boards and lists. Some popular United States examples are:

You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors.

DNA. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are:

This website requires a paid subscription for full access. Some subscription websites are available for free at your local FamilySearch Center or Affiliate Library.

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