Records Research

There are a number of different records that are available for your research. Catholic church records are the best source for discovering your ancestry from Mexico but there are many other sources that can help you discover and capture the stories behind your distant relatives. Keep in mind there are numerous other sources but I have listed some of the most pertinent ones below.

Types of Records

Catholic Church Records

With all of the volumes of church records available, gaining an understanding of where and how these are organized can save you valuable research time.

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Padrones (Census Records)

Padrones (Census) information was taken all throughout Nueva Espana and later Mexico during and after the colonial period. These records were both civilian and military and were used as a way to measure a community's military readiness along with keeping track of individuals. Filiaciones, or enlistment records were also very valuable in that many times they provided everything from parents, residency, enlistment dates as well as physical description of the enlistees.

Other Sources

When you feel you've exhausted your resources, turn to some of these to re-energize your search.

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