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Email: [mailto:dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar] | Email: [mailto:dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar] | ||
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The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886, most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900. After that date, most individuals who lived in Argentina are recorded. | The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886, most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900. After that date, most individuals who lived in Argentina are recorded. | ||
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