Spain Compiled Genealogies

Introduction
For a basic introduction to research in Spain and elsewhere in Spanish speaking countries see the following books:


 * Ryskamp, George R., and Peggy Ryskamp. A Student's Guide to Mexican American Genealogy. Phoenix, Ariz: Oryx Press, 1996.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Finding Your Hispanic Roots. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co, 1997.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Tracing Your Hispanic Heritage. Riverside, Calif: Hispanic Family History Research, 1984.
 * Ryskamp, George R., and Peggy Ryskamp. Finding Your Mexican Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide. Provo, Utah: Ancestry Pub, 2007.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Intermediate / Advanced Hispanic Family History Research. [Provo, Utah?: Ryskamp, 1997.]
 * Ryskamp, George R. Research in the Archives of Southern Europe and Latin America. [Hobart, Ind.: Repeat Performance, 2003.]
 * Ryskamp, George R. Research in the Archives of Southern Europe and Latin America. [Hobart, Ind.: Repeat Performance, 2003.]
 * Ryskamp, George R. Tracing a Spanish Family Through Local Records. 1980.
 * Ryskamp, George R. The Female Surname System in Galicia and Extremadura During the 18th Century and Before. Riverside, CA: Hispanic Family History Research, 1980.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Bibliography of Spanish Colonial Records. Riverside, CA: Hispanic Family History Research, 1980.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Spanish Notarial Records. Riverside, Calif: Hispanic Family History Research, 1982.
 * Ryskamp, George R. Spanish Military Records. Riverside, CA: Hispanic Family History Research, 1900.

Family Histories
History and genealogy of the Arriola family encompassing 17 generations beginning in the 1400s in Basque Country.

Online Resources

 * Spanish Genealogy
 * Your Guide to Researching Your Spanish Ancestors
 * Spain Genealogy Links
 * Basque Genealogy Homepage
 * Portal de Archivos Españoles
 * Hispanic Genealogy

Family Tree Databases
There are over 1 million Spanish compiled family trees on MyHeritage.com This is a subscription website but access is free to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also MyHeritage.com is available in Spanish.

See also:


 * Ancestry.com $
 * FamilySearch.org Family Tree Free
 * Geni.com Free and $
 * WikiTree.com Free

Digital Books
Many published genealogies, particularly those printed before 1923, which are now out of copyright, are being digitized and made available online. Major sites include:


 * Google Books
 * Internet Archive
 * Ancestry.com
 * Family History Archive (this site focuses specifically on genealogy and history books)
 * World Vital Records
 * JSTOR (this subscription site searches, among other items, scholarly history journals)

Community Networking Sites
Message Boards and Lists. Genealogists share information and ask questions in online message boards and lists. Some popular United States examples are:


 * GenForum (Genealogy.com)
 * Family History &amp; Genealogy Message Boards (Ancestry.com)
 * RootsWeb Mailing Lists (find lists devoted to your surname, ancestor's place of residence, ethnicity, etc.)

You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. DNA. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are:


 * Family Tree DNA (also try YSearch)
 * Ancestry DNA
 * Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation