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Ecuador, Census, 1737-1990
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Ecuador, Ecuador
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Flag of the Republic of Ecuador
Location of Ecuador, Ecuador
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Location of Ecuador
Record Description
Record Type: Census
Collection years: 1737-1990
Language: Spanish
Title in the Language: Ecuador, Censos, 1737-1990
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National Historical Archive of Ecuador


What is in This Collection?

This collection consist of images and indexed census records from the National Archive of History in Ecuador. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Person's Name
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Civil status
  • Occupation
  • Residence

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1871 Census - Yaraquiez, Ecuador

    1871 Census - Yaraquiez, Ecuador

How Do I Search This Collection?

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  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

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What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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The following articles will help you research your family in Ecuador.

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Catalog

Departamento de Empadronamientos; Archivo Nacional del Ecuador

FamilySearch Historical Records

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