Articles about Mexican-American genealogy.
This six-part webinar series runs every-other-month and dives into some of the most critical records for researching Mexican ancestry, in colonial New Spain, independent Mexico, and the United States.
Legacy Family Tree Webinar’s 2023 Mexico Research Series Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy My Work
If you have Mexican ancestors or relatives who immigrated to or temporarily lived and worked in the United States in the 20th century, U.S. border crossing records for arrivals from Mexico are an essential source for researching twentieth Mexican and Mexican-American individuals and families. This FREE downloadable article of mine will help you more thoroughly work with these invaluable records.
Getting the Most Out of U.S. Border Crossing Records for Mexican Genealogy Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Repositories & Sources Research Methods
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information.
I am kicking off my new “Genealogy Quick Tips” video series. My first Quick Tips focuses on married women and surnames in the Spanish speaking world.
Hispanic Naming Conventions: Married Women Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Research Methods