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*All [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=MEXICO records collections for Mexico] available on FamilySearch.org. | *All [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=MEXICO records collections for Mexico] available on FamilySearch.org. | ||
*Join our group of Mexico researchers on [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Community/231395763572280 Facebook] & [ | *Join our group of Mexico researchers on [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Community/231395763572280 Facebook] & [[Join_a_Skype_Research_Community|Skype]] | ||
*[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]] | *[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]] | ||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
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The additional four influences that played a part in the development of Spanish surnames were patronymic, occupational, descriptive or nickname, and geographical (estates, manors, and dominions) terms. [[Mexico Names, Personal|Read more...]] | The additional four influences that played a part in the development of Spanish surnames were patronymic, occupational, descriptive or nickname, and geographical (estates, manors, and dominions) terms. [[Mexico Names, Personal|Read more...]] | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=*&fq=place%3A%22Latin%20America%22 ''See the tutorials in FamilySearch.org pertaining to Latin American research.''] | [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=*&fq=place%3A%22Latin%20America%22 ''See the tutorials in FamilySearch.org pertaining to Latin American research.''] | ||
== Did you know? == | == Did you know? == | ||
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In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | ||
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Getting started with Mexican research[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the México page! FamilySearch Wiki is a community website dedicated to helping people throughout the world learn how to find their ancestors. Through the México page you can learn how to find, use, and analyze Mexican records of genealogical value. The content is variously targeted to beginners, intermediate, and expert researchers. The México Page is a work in progress, your contributions and feedback are essential!
See the tutorials in FamilySearch.org pertaining to Latin American research.
Si usted entiende español[edit | edit source]
Le invitamos a buscar información en español en la página de México en el wiki de FamilySearch español. También le invitamos a compartir información útil allí. Véase el enlace en la parte inferior de la página.
Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]
Research Tools[edit | edit source]
- All records collections for Mexico available on FamilySearch.org.
- Join our group of Mexico researchers on Facebook & Skype
- Spanish Letter Writing Guide
- Spanish Genealogical Word List
- Mexican Research Outline
- Research Guide:BYU Research Outline for Mexico
- Mexico Civil Registration Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- See the tutorials in FamilySearch.org pertaining to Latin American research.
- Websites
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:
- Central America, Colonial Census Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sir States Catholic Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico 1930 Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico Civil Registraion Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, Mexico State Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, State of Mexico Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, State of Morelos Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, State of Quintana Roo Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records
- Mexico, State of San Luis Potosi Civil Registrations (FamilySearchHistorical Records)
- Mexico, San Luis Potosi Historical Archive Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Mexico, State of Sonora Civil Registrations (FamilySearch Historical Records)
Featured Content[edit | edit source]
In 1568, Phillip II decreed that the Moors should abandon their names and adopt Spanish names. Thus, some Moorish names such as Ben-egas became Venegas.
The additional four influences that played a part in the development of Spanish surnames were patronymic, occupational, descriptive or nickname, and geographical (estates, manors, and dominions) terms. Read more...
See the tutorials in FamilySearch.org pertaining to Latin American research.
Did you know?[edit | edit source]
- Land records are primarily used to learn where an individual lived and when he or she lived there. They often reveal other information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or neighbors. You may learn where a person lived previously, his or her occupation, and other clues for further research. Read more...
Help Wanted[edit | edit source]
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
The following articles need to be edited and updated.
