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I'm sure a lot of you are already aware of the website familysearch.org which has records from the Mexican census of 1930. If not I recommend you guys check it out it has real photocopies of your ancestors signatures with information like their occupation, age, other people with them in the household etc. My family is from a rural part of Durango, Mexico and I was able to find my great grandparents on both sides. Turns out they lived in a hacienda with multiple other people. The most common occupation was "Agricultor" or farmer. It even lists disabilities they might have had or if they were born in a different country. It would be interesting to see what you guys encounter. I wish I could go back further and I am currently in the process of acquiring as many names as I can. Just wanted to share that with you guys since I have noticed a lot of people in this forum curious about their history.
A further step you might want to take is submitting a DNA sample for testing, which will further identify your lineage and likely connect you with persons who share your DNA whom you may be unaware of. I've undergone 3 DNA tests, with a different organization. My heritage is Irish and Swedish and this week there was a new match with my DNA from someone it seems is probably a 3rd Cousin. It's been a fun and enlightening process.
The 23andme DNA test, which I found most useful for my purposes, cost $99. As such testing goes, I don't think it's expensive. Each of the tests focus on different things. The Human Genome project is part of an effort of the National Geographic Society and sparked interest in these types of testing. I've participated in two rounds of testing and the results have provided a roadmap detailing the path my DNA has taken over the years. I find that fascinating. The ftDNA test is probably the most technical discussion of DNA classification and it's resulted in matching my DNA with others, all distant relatiions. The 23andme has a health/lifestyle focus which sheds light on areas many people may be uncomfortable learning about. And then there is the genetic matches I've been made aware of. The most recent match appears to be someone who is likely a 2nd or 3rd cousin on my paternal side. With the National Geographic DNA testing, the price is higher but the Society provides free testing to many people, including many in Mexico and the cost we pay in the financially stronger countries subsidizes those free tests.
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