Hispanic Family History Resources

Hispanic Family History Resources (English)
Para ver este Portal en español, haga clic en: Recursos de genealogía hispana

FamilySearch Online Historical Records
FamilySearch has a large collection of online digital records, searchable databases, and online books for millions of people with Hispanic heritage. Use these resources: FamilySearch Historical Records Search by Country:
 * FamilySearch Historical Records Search - General Search of Indexed Records for All Countries
 * Search by Country

Ancestry
Ancestry ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:

Findmypast
Findmypast ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:

MyHeritage
MyHeritage ($) provides many online databases and records for the following countries:

Online Databases
Online Genealogy Records Wiki Page by Country:
 * Online Genealogy Records by Location - list of country-wide databases to indexes and records

FamilySearch Online Books

 * FamilySearch Digital Library - Links to digital books on FamilySearch

Related Websites

 * PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles - Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain, website is in Spanish.

Online Learning
Lesson Videos on the FamilySearch Learning Center
 * Hispanic Research
 * Introduction to Hispanic Research - Simple steps to begin your family history; 1 hr video


 * Mexico Research
 * “I Found My Abuela in Mexico, Now What?" - 48 min video
 * Online Resources for Mexico - 52 min video
 * Getting Started in Mexico? Why You Should Try Ancestry.com - 47 min video
 * Northeastern Mexico and Texas - 3 min video


 * Spain Research
 * Finding Echeverria in Spain and France - 9 part lesson series

Handwriting Helps
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * Spanish Script Tutorial
 * Reading Spanish Handwriting - 1 hr, 7 min
 * Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - 10 part lesson series

FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Locate a FamilySearch center or Affiliate Library near your home. You will have access to online images not viewable from home. For FamilySearch centers, local staff can offer you free personal help.
 * Find a FamilySearch center or affiliate library

FamilySearch Community
The FamilySearch Community is an online resource that helps people interested in family history connect with each other worldwide. In the community, you can learn research strategies, view genealogy events, join various groups that have the similar interests, and connect with specialized research experts.
 * English
 * Español

Genealogy Research Groups
FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups are resources where individuals can post specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. The community consists of individuals who wish to collaborate and help one another find answers.
 * List of Genealogy Research Groups Available by Country

Genealogy Research Aids
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is an online genealogy guide that provides information about records to search and online databases available.

Country Wiki Pages

FamilySearch Volunteering – Hispanic Projects
FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others. You must have a free FamilySearch Account.
 * FamilySearch Opportunities - Click on, Find Projects to see a list of indexing projects

The FamilySearch Research Wiki creates finding aids to better help patrons understand what is in records and how to find them by locality. There are projects available to help research for information that will later be added to the Research Wiki. Some require a free FamilySearch Account to view records.
 * Latin America Catholic Church Finding Aid FamilySearch Wiki Project