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Argentina


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Argentina Provinces



Goal 1: Learn about Argentina research and records.



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AGet started with Argentina research.


  1. FamilySearch: Visit the FamilySearch Wiki page for an overview of Argentina research and useful links.

    FS—Wiki: Argentina

  2. Quick Start: Get an introduction to Argentina genealogy in the FamilySearch Quick Start Guide.
  3. Provinces Map: Use the clickable Argentina provinces map on the FamilySearch Wiki page to explore research locations. See also the provinces list below it.
  4. Town of Origin: Learn how to find your ancestor's town of origin in Argentina.

    FS—Wiki: Finding Town of Origin

  5. Correspondence: Use this guide for corresponding with Argentine organizations about genealogy resources.

    FS—Spanish Letter-Writing Guide

  6. Old Documents: Explore the Spanish Paleography Tool site for help with reading older documents.

Records


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  1. Record Finder: Use the Argentina Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Argentina Record Finder

  2. Military: Learn about Argentina military records.

    FS—Wiki: Argentina Military Records

  3. Notarial: Learn about Argentina notarial records.

    FS—Wiki: Argentina Notarial Records

  4. Forebears.io: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.

BBe familiar with Spanish genealogy terms and Argentine naming customs.


  1. Terms: Know the basic genealogy terms that are useful for Spanish research.

    FS—Wiki: Spanish Genealogical Word List   

  2. Naming Customs: Learn about Argentine naming customs for research.

    FS—Wiki: Argentina Personal Names   
  3. Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Argentine surnames.
  4. Learn about Argentian surnames on the Forebears.io site.

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Argentina Provinces


Buenos Aires (city) Buenos Aires Catamarca
Chaco Chubut Cordoba
Corrientes Entre Rios Formosa
Jujuy La Pampa La Rioja
Mendoza Misiones Neuquen
Rio Negro Salta San Juan
San Luis Santa Cruz Santa Fe
S. del Estero Tierra del Fuego Tucuman