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Colombia Locating Place of Origin (view source)
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Sometimes the most difficult part of researching your immigrant Colombian ancestor is locating their hometown. If your Hispanic ancestor came from Colombia to the United STates, the following record types might provide that elusive clue to their place of origin. | Sometimes the most difficult part of researching your immigrant Colombian ancestor is locating their hometown. If your Hispanic ancestor came from Colombia to the United STates, the following record types might provide that elusive clue to their place of origin. | ||
== Important Tips == | ==Important Tips== | ||
Before you can begin to search in the records of Colombia you must find that one record that gives the name of his or her hometown. You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | Before you can begin to search in the records of Colombia you must find that one record that gives the name of his or her hometown. You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | ||
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*Do you know the names of any of his siblings? | *Do you know the names of any of his siblings? | ||
== Documents in the home == | ==Documents in the home== | ||
Often the document you need to pinpoint the place of origin of | Often the document you need to pinpoint the place of origin of your Colombian ancestor is already found at home. These might include the following: | ||
*Birth certificates | *Birth certificates | ||
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*Military service records | *Military service records | ||
== Other record types that might also provide clues == | ==Other record types that might also provide clues== | ||
If you don't find the record you need at home, you may consider a search for any one or several of these types of documents. Often the key to finding the place of origin is to view every document you can find on your ancestor no matter how significant or insignificant you might think it is. | If you don't find the record you need at home, you may consider a search for any one or several of these types of documents. Often the key to finding the place of origin is to view every document you can find on your ancestor no matter how significant or insignificant you might think it is. | ||
*[[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | *[[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
*[[United States Church Records|Catholic Church records]] | *[[United States Church Records|Catholic Church records]] | ||
*[[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|Citizenship and/or Naturalization Papers]] | *[[United States Naturalization and Citizenship|Citizenship and/or Naturalization Papers]] | ||
*[[United States Military Records|Military Records]] especially Draft Registration cards. Immigrants were required to register for the World War I and World War II draft regardless of their citizenship status. | *[[United States Military Records|Military Records]] especially Draft Registration cards. Immigrants were required to register for the World War I and World War II draft regardless of their citizenship status. | ||
*[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Records]] if you find your ancestor in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 Social Security Death Index], you should order a copy of his application for a Social Security number. You do so using this link. [https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp Order a copy of a Deceased Person's Social Security Application] | *[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Records]] if you find your ancestor in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1202535 Social Security Death Index], you should order a copy of his application for a Social Security number. You do so using this link. [https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp Order a copy of a Deceased Person's Social Security Application] | ||
*[[United States Marriage Records|Marriage Records]] | *[[United States Marriage Records|Marriage Records]] | ||
*[[Death certificate|Death Certificates]] '''Caution:''' These records are only as accurate as the memory of the informant. | *[[Death certificate|Death Certificates]] '''Caution:''' These records are only as accurate as the memory of the informant. | ||
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html Alien Registration Form] If your ancestor lived in the United States between 1 August 1940 and 31 March 1944). Search the [http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html index online] and then request more information via email if you find a possible match before ordering the complete file. | *[http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html Alien Registration Form] If your ancestor lived in the United States between 1 August 1940 and 31 March 1944). Search the [http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html index online] and then request more information via email if you find a possible match before ordering the complete file. | ||
*[[United States Census|Census Records]] can help you to pinpoint the arrival year of an immigrant and provide information about citizenship status. | *[[United States Census|Census Records]] can help you to pinpoint the arrival year of an immigrant and provide information about citizenship status. | ||