Hispanic Naming Conventions: Dual Surnames
This Quick Tip focuses on the contemporary dual surname system formalized with the introduction of civil registration in each country following independence from Spain.
Watch My Presentation on U.S. Immigration Records for Mexican Genealogy with Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information.
Hispanic Naming Conventions: Married Women
I am kicking off my new “Genealogy Quick Tips” video series. My first Quick Tips focuses on married women and surnames in the Spanish speaking world.
Watch My May 20th Webinar About Mexican Civil Registrations with Legacy Family Tree Webinars
My next Mexican genealogy webinar debuts live this Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific. The live webinar is available to anyone for FREE, but requires prior registration. Learn how even non-Spanish speakers can be successful at this research!
I Teach Two FREE Mexican Genealogy Webinars for OCCGS This Saturday
Join me this Saturday, May 7th for two FREE Mexican genealogy webinars offered by my own county genealogical society, the Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS)!
Diahan Southard’s “Endogamy and DNA” Course
Hands down, Diahan Southard’s Endogamy & DNA online course is the best resource I have found for really learning how to dig into understanding endogamy, its impact on your autosomal DNA matches, and how to account for it when working those matches.