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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.

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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.  

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Other Sources

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

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