Monthly Archives: March 2017

How to order a Spanish death certificate?

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

One of the most common questions I usually get when discussing genealogy is “how can I get my ancestor’s death certificate from Spain?”. The procedure is actually pretty straight-forward and it usually takes a few days – if you’re lucky!- … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Registration, Death, Galicia, Genealogy, Spain | 1 Comment

Understanding Spanish Surnames

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

In recent times family researchers in England, the USA and beyond  have asked me to clarify a matter which concerns their Spanish ancestry. It is, in fact, one of the most common questions I tend to get: how does the Spanish … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Spain | 2 Comments