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Puerto Rico


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Puerto Rico research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Puerto Rico ancestors.


  1. Introduction: Learn about basic Puerto Rico research strategies.

    FS—Puerto Rico Quick Start Guide
    RT—Genealogy in a Spanish Sea, the Caribbean: Puerto Rico—18:10



  2. Get an introduction to Puerto Rican research in this article.

    AC—Puerto Rico

  3. Ancestry: Explore resources for Puerto Rico research on Ancestry.

    AC—Puerto Rico Resources

  4. Study the Ancestry State Guide for Puerto Rico research.

    AC—Puerto Rico State Research Guide, 4 pgs.

  5. Find records to search for Puerto Rican genealogy.

    FS—Puerto Rico, Finding Records