Hispanic

Note : For country-specific research, see the N. America and S. America sections of Countries/Ethnic Groups.

1. Introduction: Get an introduction to Hispanic research.
   
   TH—Researching Your Hispanic Heritage - 2019
   BYU—Beginning Latin American Research: Introduction to the Records—62:15 - 2016
   
   
   


2. Overview: Here is an overview of Hispanic research from the Ancestry Wiki.
   
   AC—Wiki: Hispanic Research


3. Explore this Hispanic Genealogy Guide.
   
   Hispanic Genealogy Guide


4. Resources: Get an introduction to Hispanic research and sources.
   
   AC—Hispanic Family History
   FS—Intro to Hispanic Research—63:35 - 2014


5. Searches: Learn techniques for improving your Hispanic record searches in this FamilySearch article.
   
   FS—Improve Your Search Results for Hispanic Ancestors


6. Mexico and Spain: Learn how to trace your hispanic heritage in Mexico and Spain.
   
   PR—Tracing Hispanic Roots in Mexico and Spain


7. Church and Slave Records: Learn about the preservation of church records in Latin America that document slaves.
   
   Moldy Church Records in Latin America Document the Lives of Millions of Slaves - 2017

1. Surnames: Learn about Latin American surname customs.
2. See examples of toponymic and patronymic surnames. To learn more about surname research and other Hispanic research topics, visit the Abueling.com blog.
3. Read these articles to learn more about Spanish surnames.
   
   TH—Spanish Surname Meanings and Origins - 2018
   Spanish Last Names - 2018


4. Naming Customs: Learn more about Spanish naming customs.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Spanish Names—5:10 - 2018


5. Challenges: Learn how to overcome challenges with Hispanic name research.
   
   AC—Researching Hispanic Family History—5:13 - 2016
   
   
   

1. Introduction: Get an introduction to Spanish handwriting.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Introduction—1:14 - 2018


2. Alphabet: Learn about the Spanish alphabet.
   
   FS—The Spanish Alphabet


3. Words and Dates: Learn about Spanish names and dates.
   
   FS—Reading Spanish Handwritten Records Lesson 2: Words and Dates—5:10 - 2018


4. Handwriting: Learn about Spanish paleography.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Spanish Dates—2:23 - 2018
   BYU—Spanish Paleography—48:41 - 2022
   
   
   


5. Learn about handwriting resources for the Spanish Colonial period.
   
   RT—Spanish Colonial Period Paleographic Materials Online—34:15 - 2021
   
   
   

Records

1. Spanish: Learn to read Spanish-language records.
   
   FS—Reading Spanish Records—2:00 - 2018
   AC—Researching Spanish-Language Records


2. Birth & Baptism: Learn about key terms for birth and baptism records.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Key Terms: Births and Baptisms—3:28 - 2018


3. Marriage: Learn about key terms for marriage records.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Key Terms: Marriages—4:22 - 2018


4. Death & Burial: Learn about key terms for death and burial records.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Key Terms: Deaths and Burials—3:06 - 2018


5. Resources: Learn about online resources for deciphering Spanish handwriting.
   
   FS—Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Online Resources—4:19


6. Learn how to find research clues in older Hispanic records.
   
   BYU—Finding New Insights in Old Records—46:32 - 2023