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Mexico


Goal 4: Church and Census Records


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Goal 4: Learn about Mexican church, religious, and cemetery records.


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ALearn about Mexico church records, which include most vital records.


  1. Overview: Learn about Mexican church records in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Mexican Church Records   

  2. Get a brief overview of different types of Church records for research.

    Church Records as a Genealogy Source for Mexican Ancestry

  3. Catholic: Learn how to find Mexican ancestors using Catholic Church records.

    FS—Wiki: Mexico Catholic Church Records - 2013
    RT—A Look at Colonial Mexico Catholic Records—18:04 - 2021



  4. Learn about Mexican Catholic baptisms, confirmations and burials in this Legacy Family Tree webinar.
  5. Jewish: Explore Jewish genealogy in Mexico in this guide from the Center for Jewish History site.
  6. Explore the Jewish Genealogy Encyclopedia for Jewish resources in Mexico.
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BLearn about Mexican cemetery records.


  1. Learn about Mexico cemetery records in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Mexico Cemetery Records

  2. Search the Find A Grave site for cemetery records.
  3. Search the BillionGraves site for cemetery records.
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