Series: Mexican Catholic Church and Civil Registration Records Archives

Identifying Your Mexican Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown

Before you begin digging into Mexican records, you need to first narrow down the scope of your search by identifying you ancestor’s hometown in Mexico. The reason for this is twofold: it narrows down the focus of your search, and it helps you identify the right collections to use.

The Two Main “Go-To” Record Types for Researching Mexican Genealogy

January 15, 2017

When researching Mexican family history, there are two main “go-to” types of records that you will consult daily, Mexican Catholic Church and Civil Registration records. Those of us with Mexican ancestors are particularly fortunate. First, we inherited the best food in the world. Second, we inherited what are often referred to as the best genealogy records in the world.

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