Where did Ancestors migrate from to Puerto Rico
I can't seem to make a connection of where my Ancestors migrated from? I have yet to find a record that specifically says Spain or Canary Island or any other country that they might have migrated to Puerto Rico from? Any help would be appreciated.
Answers
-
You probably have not traced your lineage far enough to find immigrant ancestors. Puerto Rico was established as a colony in 1493. I have a copy of my family tree printed going back 10 generations. As far back as the 1600's in some lines. Most lines to at least the early 1700's and in all those branches of my family tree there are 6 names of ancestors born outside Puerto Rico. That is 6 from over 400 names. They were from: Islas Tacarías, Portugal, Cataluña, Santander, and Santo Domingo. Even my slave ancestors were born in Puerto Rico. None were born in Africa.
Long story short, don't give up. If you keep working your way back you will eventually find an immigrant ancestor.
Good luck,
Martin Nieves
1