Hispanic Family History Resources

Hispanic Family History Resources (English)
    Para ver este Portal en español, haga clic en:  Recursos de genealogía hispana

Hispanic Family History Resources (English)
Para ver este Portal en español, haga clic en: Recursos de genealogía hispana

FamilySearch Historical Online Records
FamilySearch has a large collection of online digital records, searchable databases, and online books for millions of people with Hispanic heritage. Use these resources: FamilySearch Historical Records Search by Country:
 * FamilySearch Historical Records Search - General Search of Indexed Records for All Countries
 * Search by Country

Online Databases
Online Genealogy Records Wiki Page by Country:
 * Online Genealogy Records by Location - list OF country-wide databases to indexes and records

Online Books

 * FamilySearch Digital Library - Links to digital books on FamilySearch

Related Websites
Several websites are particularly useful for Hispanic genealogy research:


 * Hispanic Genealogy Resources Online

This article has an extensive listing of online sites by region and country for Hispanic genealogy.


 * PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain. Website is in Spanish.


 * Hispanic Genealogy Facebook Provides research tips, latest news, and links related to Hispanic genealogy. Website is in English and Spanish.


 * Mesa FamilySearch Library Provides training aids and helps in Hispanic genealogy research with power point presentations, PDF files, and computer guides. Website is in English and Español.

Help Near You
Find a family history center near your home. Local staff can offer you free personal help and access to many other services. Find a center.

Join a Facebook Research Community to:


 * Collaborate on your research
 * Ask questions of each other
 * Share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in that area

Available Hispanic communities:


 * Argentina (en Español)
 * Mexico (en Español)

Online Learning

 * Introduction to Hispanic Research Simple steps to begin your family history.


 * How do I read old Spanish writing? Expert guidance in deciphering Hispanic manuscripts and other old documents printed in old typefaces or written in old handwriting styles.


 * FamilySearch Research Wiki Provides up-to-date information on how to research sources for information about your ancestors shared by research experts and interested genealogists.

Family History Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Locate a family history center or Affiliate Library near your home. You will have access to online images not viewable from home. For family history centers, local staff can offer you free personal help.
 * Find a family history center or affiliate library

FamilySearch Community
The FamilySearch Community is an online resource that helps people interested in family history connect with each other worldwide. In the community, you can learn research strategies, view genealogy events, join various groups that have the similar interests, and connect with specialized research experts.
 * English
 * Español.

Genealogy Research Groups
FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups are resources where individuals can post specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. The community consists of individuals who wish to collaborate and help one another find answers.
 * List of Genealogy Research Groups Available by Country

Genealogy Research Aids
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is an online genealogy guide that provides information about records to search and online databases available.

Country Wiki Pages

FamilySearch Indexing – Hispanic Projects
FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others. There are a number of Spanish language projects available. Find out more ....