An Introduction to Researching Your Mexican Ancestors

Class Description

This introductory lecture covers key U.S. records and strategies for identifying when and where your Mexican ancestors immigrated, and for identifying their hometown in Mexico. It will also provide an overview of the main Mexican record types available online for tracing those family lines further back in Mexico.

This class is ideal for anyone new to researching their Mexican lines, as well as those still relatively new to genealogy in general.

Learning Objectives

• Gain familiarity with the record collections, websites, and tools available for tracing your Mexican family history.
• Find out where you can learn more and get more help.
• Learn how even a non-Spanish speaker can be successful at this research.

Class Summary

• Format: Instructional lecture.
• Length: 60 minutes, including Q&A.
• Audience: Genealogists and family historians.
• Genealogy Experience: New, beginner, intermediate, advanced.
• Subject Experience: New and beginner.