
Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records
Clip: Season 3 Episode 6 | 1m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
Hispanic surname traditions and little-known records can unlock genealogical doors.
The tradition of women keeping their maiden name in Hispanic cultures can unlock genealogical doors. Sometimes little-known records can reveal major details about an ancestor’s life.
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Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records
Clip: Season 3 Episode 6 | 1m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
The tradition of women keeping their maiden name in Hispanic cultures can unlock genealogical doors. Sometimes little-known records can reveal major details about an ancestor’s life.
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