Spanish Genealogy & Family History

Researching Your Hispanic Heritage
Ten steps to finding your hispanic ancestors, including the basics of family tree research and country specific organizations, records and resources for Spain, Latin America, Mexico, Brazil, the Caribbean and other Spanish speaking countries.

Spanish Surname Meanings & Origins
Did you know that in most areas where Spanish is spoken as the native language, children are named after both their mother AND father? Learn more about the history and formation of Hispanic surnames, as well as browse meanings and origins for some of the most popular Spanish surnames.

Spanish Surname Meanings & Origins
Did you know that in most areas where Spanish is spoken as the native language, children are named after both their mother AND father? Learn more about the history and formation of Hispanic surnames, as well as browse meanings and origins for some of the most popular Spanish surnames.

Spanish Genealogy Word List
Find English meanings for Spanish words and terms commonly found in genealogical documents, including birth, marriage and death records, civil records, military records and census records.

Spain GenWeb - Genealogía Española
Links, resources, databases and discussions related to genealogy research in Spain. Web site in Spanish only.

Biblioteca Nacional de España/ National Library of Spain
Get information on the holdings and hours for the National Library of Spain. Versión española

Hispanic Genealogy - How Do I Get Started?
A great place to begin your search for your Hispanic ancestors, this site by Alfred Sosa includes tips for beginners, Hispanic heraldry, news from the world of Hispanic genealogy, Hispanic surname origins, and a great list of offline Hispanic genealogy resources.

Spanish Genealogy Tips & Techniques
Tips for locating a town in Spain, how to use the Spanish archives, and where to locate records. From Luis del Pino.