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Chile


Goal 1: Research


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Goal 1: Learn about research in Chile.


Choices


ALearn about Chile research.


  1. Get Started: Study Lesson 1 in the Chile Beginning Research Series (Getting Started).

    FS—Wiki: Chile Genealogy

  2. Get started with Chile research in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Chile Quick Start Guide

  3. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Chilean research.

    LT—Tips for Maximizing Leads in Chilean Genealogy Research

  4. Place of Origin: Learn how to find your ancestor's place of origin in Chile.

    FS—Wiki: Locating Place of Origin

  5. Archives & Libraries: Learn about Chile archives and libraries in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Chile Archives and Libraries

  6. Explore archive resources for immigration on the Guia Genealogica site.
  7. Correspondence: Use this guide for corresponding with Chilean organizations about genealogy resources.

    FS—Spanish Letter-Writing Guide


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

    FS—Wiki: Chile Record Finder

  2. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  3. Old Documents: Explore the Spanish Paleography Tool site for help with reading older documents.
Exercises


BExplore Spanish genealogy terms and Chilean names.


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

    FS—Wiki: Spanish Genealogical Word List

  2. Names: Learn about Chilean naming customs for research.

    FS—Wiki: Chile Personal Names

  3. Search the Geneanet site for Chilean surnames.