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Research Records

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 and there are many other sources that can help you discover and capture the stories behind your distant relatives.  I have listed some of them 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.

Municipal Census and Military Muster Rolls

Municipal census information and military muster rolls were taken over many different locations in Mexico during colonial times.   

Other Sources

 

Outside of church records, find other sources of information including government records from Mexico and Spain, university research records and a  various journals.

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