R E S E A R C H   G U I D A N C E

Latin America
Research Outline
   

Table of Contents
Introduction
     Using This Outline
Latin American Search Strategies
Records At The Family History Library
The Family History Library Catalog
     Map Of Central America
     Map Of South America
Archives And Libraries
     Archives In Spain
     Latin American Archives
Biography
     Family Information
     Compiled Biographies
Cemeteries
     Locating Cemeteries And Cemetery Records
Census
Church Records
     Information Recorded In Church Registers
     Inquisition Records
     Locating Church Records
     Search Strategies
Civil Registration
     Information Recorded In Civil Registers
     Locating Civil Registration Records
Emigration And Immigration
     Finding The Immigrant's Town Of Origin
     Locating Emigration Records
Gazetteers
Genealogy
     Family Histories
     Compiled Genealogies
     Major Databases And Collections
History
     Historical Chronology
     Calendar Changes
     Historical Geography
     Local Histories
Land And Property
Language And Languages
     Language Aids
Maps
     Using Maps
     Locating Maps And Atlases
Military Records
     Types Of Military Records
     Locating Military Records
Names, Personal
Native Races
     Racial Terminology
Nobility
     Untitled Nobility [Hidalgos/Fidalgos]
     Titled Nobility [Nobleza/nobreza]
     Military And Fraternal Orders[Ordenes Militares And Cofradías/Confraternidades]
Notarial Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Societies
Other Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions

OTHER RECORDS

Some Latin American countries have other types of records that are not discussed in this outline. These are listed in the Locality section of the Family History Library Catalog.


Genealogical Records

Although the Family History Library does not have every kind of record for every Latin American country, it does have some for each country. For example, see the following subject headings:


Reference Tools

The Family History Library may also have other kinds of records that can serve as reference tools and guides to genealogical research. For example, see the following subject headings:


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FOR FURTHER READING

A number of research guides for many Latin American countries were prepared some years ago by the Genealogical Department (now the Family History Department) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The guides include charts that list the kinds of records available in each Latin American country and where the records can be found. Microfiche copies of these guides should be available in all Latin American Family History Centers. If your center does not have copies of the guides, the center can order them from the Family History Department in Salt Lake City. The following guides are available:

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Argentina. Serie H, No. 7. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1975. (FHL fiche 6030509.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Bolivia. Serie H, No. 15. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1977. (FHL fiche 603515.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Chile. Serie H, No. 4. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1974. (FHL fiche 6030506.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Colombia. Serie H, No. 12. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1977. (FHL fiche 6030513.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Costa Rica. Serie H, No. 3. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1974. (FHL fiche 6030505.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Ecuador. Serie H, No. 13. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1978. (FHL fiche 6030514.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en El Salvador. Serie H, No. 9. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1975. (FHL fiche 6030511.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Guatemala. Serie H, No. 1. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1974. (FHL fiche 6030501.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Honduras. Serie H, No. 8. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1975. (FHL fiche 6030510.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en México. Serie H, No. 2. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1970. (FHL fiche 6030503.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Nicaragua. Serie H, No. 10. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1975. (FHL fiche 6030512.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Panamá. Serie H, No. 5. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1975. (FHL fiche 6030507.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Paraguay. Serie H, No. 16. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1977. (FHL fiche 6030516.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Perú. Serie H, No. 14. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1977. (FHL fiche 6030519.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Uruguay. Serie H, No. 6. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1974. (FHL fiche 6030508.)

Fuentes Principales de Registros Genealógicos en Venezuela. Serie H, No. 11. Salt Lake City: La Sociedad Genealógica, 1976. (FHL fiche 6030517.)


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COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

The Family History Library welcomes additions or corrections that will improve future editions of this outline. Please send your suggestions to:

Publications Coordination
Family History Library
35 North West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84150
USA
Paper publication: 1992

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