PARES Migratory Movements Database
Spain’s archives, better known as PARES, has many surprises. One of their surprises is their databases that can help many throughout the Caribbean where Spain may have at one time claimed the land. This database is called Ibero-American Migratory Movements or Movimientos Migratorios. Many may not realize that this database exists but it is there…
Cuban Digitized Church Records and 1919 Census
While Cuba goes through their changes, including the ability to freely travel to the island, one of the struggles for many is finding resources when researching Cuban ancestry. The Cuban digitized church records and the 1919 Census are now available. Fortunately, the internet has made it possible for many to locate many genealogical records on…
Cemetery Records for Caguas in Puerto Rico
Familysearch has kept themselves busy converting microfilmed images into digitizes records. Although it seems like a simple task, it really isn’t and the process is very long and requires expertise. These records are then made available on their website. So last night before calling it a night, I saw that more records have become available…
Brazil Digitized Civil Records
This is my third post on Brazil, however, it is about many different types of records that are available online. The records covering Brazil are extensive and the best part is that they are available for free to review. Since they make the records available at no charge, I ask that you volunteer for one…
Brazil Digitized Church Records Available Online
There are many digitized church records for Brazil available online and the best thing is that they are available for free. You can assist the website with indexing projects they have underway to make researching easier for all. Note that if you don’t read or speak the language, Google Translate is a great option. I…
Seeing Brazilian Church Records – Searchable Databases
When I first took my DNA test years ago with 23andMe, the last thing I expected to find was Brazilian cousins. As I wrote to them, many stated that they are always known that their ancestors were from Brazil and didn’t realize that they would match with cousins from the Caribbean. Although I am born…