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This word list includes only the words ''most commonly found in genealogical sources''. For further help, use a Latin-English dictionary. Latin-English dictionaries are available on each floor of the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. The call numbers begin with 473.21.  
This word list includes only the words ''most commonly found in genealogical sources''. For further help, use a Latin-English dictionary. Latin-English dictionaries are available on each floor of the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. The call numbers begin with 473.21.  
Many resources exist that will help you read Latin genealogical records. One of these is the interactive lesson, {{LearningCenter2|68|Key Words and Phrases in Latin Records}}, which includes a printable handout of key words and phrases.  
Many resources exist that will help you read Latin genealogical records. One of these is a 10 part online video called, [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/latin-handwriting-1-introduction Latin Handwriting].


Another resource is the National Archives of England, they have 12 online lessons covering latin records from 1086 to 1733, each lesson provides step by step instructions and is listed under the title of "[https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/stage-1-latin/ Learn medieval Latin - Stage 1]".  
Another resource is the National Archives of England, they have 12 online lessons covering latin records from 1086 to 1733, each lesson provides step by step instructions and is listed under the title of "[https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/stage-1-latin/ Learn medieval Latin - Stage 1]".