Puerto Rican Genealogy — Connection, Research, Community
Tracing Puerto Rican roots should not be a solitary journey—or require a plane ticket.
We connect island and diaspora researchers to learn, share, and preserve our stories together.
What We Offer
Expert Guidance
Learn genealogy techniques specific to Puerto Rican research from experienced researchers.
Research Strategies
Share historical findings and strategies for navigating Puerto Rican records.
Community Support
Connect with fellow researchers who share your passion for Puerto Rican ancestry.
Expert Presentations
Attend presentations with Q&A sessions from genealogy experts.
Our Goals
Locate & Interpret Records
Help members find and understand civil registry, church records, census data, and other vital documents from Puerto Rico.
Document Family Trees
Guide researchers in building accurate, well-sourced family trees using proper genealogical standards.
Explore Cultural Heritage
Discover the rich cultural context of your ancestors' lives in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Connect Researchers
Build a network of people researching shared ancestry, whether your family stayed in Puerto Rico or migrated elsewhere.
Help Shape Our Group
What topics interest you most? What formats work best? Tell us how we can better serve our community.
Take the Member PollOur Impact
Connecting Puerto Rican researchers across the diaspora and the island.
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Featured Resources
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Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía (SPG)
Genealogy society based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. SPG hosts monthly conferences, workshops, and cultural visits. Events are shared on their Facebook group and YouTube channel. Members receive two annual editions of Hereditas, a journal featuring genealogical research articles, parish record compilations, and municipal archive transcriptions.
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Puerto Rican Digital Library
Digital collections from the University of Puerto Rico.
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General Archive of Puerto Rico
Official repository for Puerto Rican historical records.
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Looking4MyRoots Blog
Companion blog with genealogy tips, research stories, and resources.