New Mexico Research Tips and Strategies

New Mexico Research Strategies
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico


 * New Mexico Online Genealogy Records
 * How to find New Mexico Birth Records
 * How to find New Mexico Marriage Records
 * How to find New Mexico Death Records

New Mexico Research Tips
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in New Mexico.


 * Birth information: Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
 * Finding Parents: County registration of deaths was required in 1907 and statewide registration began in 1920. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search New Mexico death records
 * Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.

New Mexico Record Finder
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.

Further New Mexico Research
For more research on New Mexico, including research at the county level, visit the New Mexico page on the Research Wiki.

Search all of the New Mexico record collections at FamilySearch.