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==The Purépecha== | |||
The most significant indigenous group of Michoacán is the Purépecha, sometimes called the Tarascans, an independent people that resisted Aztec conquest. Their language is unrelated to other Mexican languages; it is possible that they originate in South America. They represent about two percent of Mexico's indigenous speakers. Nearly all Purépecha (92 percent) live in Michoacán, making Michoacán's total indigenous population seven percent.<ref>John P. Schmal, "Indigenous Languages of Mexico" (Mexconnect Mexico Culture and Arts, http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3689-indigenous-languages-in-mexico).</ref> | |||
==Indigenous Languages of Mexico== | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 Náuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs of the Central Plateau region, is predominant, followed by the Mayan of the Yucatan | Hundreds of native languages and dialects existed although very few written records survived the European conquest. Of these the Náuatl 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]]. | ||
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The | The FamilySearch Library provides the following aids: | ||
*[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]] | *[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]] | ||
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The following English-Spanish dictionaries can also aid you in your research. You can find these publications listed below and similar material at many research libraries: | The following English-Spanish dictionaries can also aid you in your research. You can find these publications listed below and similar material at many research libraries: | ||
{{ | {{FSC|497306|title-id|disp=''Cassell’s Spanish-English, English-Spanish Dictionary''}} New York: Macmillan, 1978. (FS Library book 743.21 C272c 1978.) | ||
Velázquez de la Cadena, Mariano. {{ | Velázquez de la Cadena, Mariano. {{FSC|238835|title-id|disp=''A New Pronouncing Dictionary of the Spanish and English Languages''}} New York: Appleton- Century-Crofts, 1942. (FS Library book 463.21 V541n.) y también {{FSC|240751|title-id|disp=volumen 2}} del mismo. | ||
{{ | {{FSC|330060|title-id|disp=''Diccionario de Autoridades''}} (Dictionary of Authorities). 3 vols. Madrid: Edit. Gredos, 1963. (FS Library book 463 D56ld.) | ||
Additional language aids, including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods, are listed in the "Place Search" section of the | Additional language aids, including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods, are listed in the "Place Search" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
:MEXICO- LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES | :MEXICO- LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES | ||
They are also listed in the "Subject" section of the | They are also listed in the "Subject" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
: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]. | ||
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The Purépecha
The most significant indigenous group of Michoacán is the Purépecha, sometimes called the Tarascans, an independent people that resisted Aztec conquest. Their language is unrelated to other Mexican languages; it is possible that they originate in South America. They represent about two percent of Mexico's indigenous speakers. Nearly all Purépecha (92 percent) live in Michoacán, making Michoacán's total indigenous population seven percent.[1]
Indigenous Languages of Mexico
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.
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. 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 Náuatl 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.
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 FamilySearch Library provides the following aids:
The following English-Spanish dictionaries can also aid you in your research. You can find these publications listed below and similar material at many research libraries:
Cassell’s Spanish-English, English-Spanish Dictionary New York: Macmillan, 1978. (FS Library book 743.21 C272c 1978.)
Velázquez de la Cadena, Mariano. A New Pronouncing Dictionary of the Spanish and English Languages New York: Appleton- Century-Crofts, 1942. (FS Library book 463.21 V541n.) y también volumen 2 del mismo.
Diccionario de Autoridades (Dictionary of Authorities). 3 vols. Madrid: Edit. Gredos, 1963. (FS Library book 463 D56ld.)
Additional language aids, including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods, are listed in the "Place Search" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- MEXICO- LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES
They are also listed in the "Subject" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- SPANISH LANGUAGE- DICTIONARIES
And remember that a great free resource is always Google Translate.
- ↑ John P. Schmal, "Indigenous Languages of Mexico" (Mexconnect Mexico Culture and Arts, http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3689-indigenous-languages-in-mexico).
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