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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Argentina, go to the [[Argentina Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
=Online Resources and Websites=
*'''1645-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1520570|Argentina Baptisms, 1645-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1645-1930''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30082/argentina-baptisms-1645-1930 Argentina, Baptisms, 1645-1930] at MyHeritage ($) - index
*'''1711-1911''' {{RecordSearch|1520572|Argentina matrimonios (Marriages), 1722-1911}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1722-1911''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30083/argentina-marriages-1722-1911?s=275764761 Argentina, Marriages, 1722-1911] at MyHeritage ($) - index
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*'''1635-1981''' {{RecordSearch|1972912|Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1737-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1974184|Argentina, Capital Federal, Catholic Church Records, 1737-19771}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Capital Federal, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1724-1971''' {{RecordSearch|1974178|Argentina, Catamarca, Catholic Church Records, 1724-1971}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Catamarca, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1882-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1974180|Argentina, Chaco, Catholic Church Records, 1882-1955}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Chaco, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1884-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1974181|Argentina, Chubut, Catholic Church Records, 1884-1974}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Chubut, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1557-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1974182|Argentina, Córdoba, Catholic Church Records, 1557-1974}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Córdoba, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1734-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1974183|Argentina, Corrientes, Catholic Church Records, 1734-1977}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Corrientes, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1764-1983''' {{RecordSearch|1974185|Argentina, Entre Ríos, Catholic Church Records, 1764-1983}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Entre Ríos, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1662-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1974186|Argentina, Jujuy, Catholic Church Records, 1662-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Jujuy, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1882-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1974187|Argentina, La Pampa, Catholic Church Records, 1882-1976}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, La Pampa, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1714-1970''' {{RecordSearch|1974188|Argentina, La Rioja, Catholic Church Records, 1714-1970}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, La Rioja, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1665-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1974189|Argentina, Mendoza, Catholic Church Records, 1665-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Mendoza, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1874-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1974190|Argentina, Misiones, Catholic Church Records, 1874-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Misiones, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1883-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1974191|Argentina, Neuquén, registros parroquiales, 1883-1977}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Neuquén, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1880-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1974192|Argentina, Río Negro, registros parroquiales, 1880-1977}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Río Negro, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1634-1972''' {{RecordSearch|1974193|Argentina, Salta, Catholic Church Records, 1634-1972}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Salta, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1886-1964''' {{RecordSearch|1974195|Argentina, Santa Cruz, Catholic Church Records, 1886-1964}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Santa Cruz, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1655-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1974194|Argentina, San Juan, Catholic Church Records, 1655-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, San Juan, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1634-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1974196|Argentina, Santa Fe, Catholic Church Records, 1634-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Santa Fe, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1581-1961''' {{RecordSearch|1974197|Argentina, Santiago del Estero, Catholic Church Records, 1581-1961}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Santiago del Estero, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1894-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1974198|Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, registros parroquiales, 1894-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1727-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1974199|Argentina, Tucumán, registros parroquiales, 1727-1955}} at FamilySearch - [[Argentina, Tucumán, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
 
=Historical Background=
The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. Although it enforces neither an official nor a state faith, it gives Roman Catholicism a preferential status. According to a 2008 CONICET poll, Argentines were 76.5% '''Catholic''', 11.3% Agnostics and Atheists, 9% '''Evangelical Protestants''', 1.2% '''Jehovah's Witnesses''', and 0.9% '''Mormons''', while 1.2% followed other religions, including Islam, Judaism and Buddhism.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Argentina", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>
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=Information Recorded in the Records=
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario):
==Baptisms==
==Baptisms==
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: