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== What is in This Collection? ==
== Foreign Language Title ==
Registro Civil del Estado de Baja California Sur, México.


This collection includes civil records for Baja California and Baja California Sur and covers from 1860 to 2004.
== Collection Time Period ==


Records, such as birth, marriages, and deaths, are organized by state and then by municipality/city. Early records were handwritten in narrative style; later records were handwritten in formatted registers.
This collection of civil records for Baja California Sur covers the inclusive years of 1860 to 1934


Civil records in Mexico cover about 90 to 95% of the population. Beginning in 1859, the Mexican government began requiring births, marriages, and deaths to be recorded by civil authorities on a municipality/district level. Although these records are a great source of genealogical information, they are not complete as civil registration wasn't strictly enforced in Mexico until 1867 and people did not always comply. For this reason, church registers should be used alongside the civil records. The civil records of Mexico have been preserved relatively well. Only some of the older registers may have some physical damage. However, in general they are in good condition to extract genealogical information.
== Record Description ==


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This is a collection of civil registration records for Mexico.  Records, such as birth, marriages, and deaths, are organized by state and then by municipality/city. The earlier records were handwritten in narrative style and later these records were handwritten in formatted registers. The text of these records is in Spanish.
=== Computer Aided Indexing (CAI) ===
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
=== Record Content ===
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=== Reading These Records ===
The key genealogical facts found in most birth records are:
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:  
* Date and place of the event
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
* Name of the principal
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]
* Child’s gender
FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
* Child’s date of birth
*{{LearningCenter2|570|Reading Spanish Handwriting}}
* Legitimacy
* Parents names, their residence and/or place of origin
* Names of witnesses


If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:  
The key genealogical facts found in most marriage records are:
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/registros-civiles-y-parroquiales Registros Civiles y Parroquiales] – Spanish
* Date and place of the event
* Names of the bride and groom
* Their civil status (widowed, single, divorce) at the time of the event
* Place of origin and residence of the bride and groom
* Names of parents
* Name of witnesses
The key genealogical facts found in most death records are:
* Place and date of the event
* Place and date of death
* Name of the principal (deceased)
* Civil status of principal at time of death
* Civil status and name of spouse, if married at time of death
* Parent’s names
* Sometimes, place of burial


=== To Browse This Collection ===
== How to Use This Collection Records ==


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The civil registration records in Mexico are an excellent source for genealogical research after 1867. Important genealogical data can be found in these records, which may also include data of other family members to fill in another generation group.
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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'''Birth Records'''
*Birth date and place of birth
*Name of child
*Child’s gender
*Legitimacy
*Parents' names, and origin
*Names of witnesses
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'''Marriage Records'''
*Date and place of marriage
*Names of bride and groom
*Age(s)of bride and groom
*Groom's civil status and occupation
*Names of parents
*Names of witnesses
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'''Death Records'''
*Name, age and gender of deceased
*Birth date and place of deceased
*Residence of deceased
*Civil status and name of spouse
*Names of parents
*Date and place of death
*Cause of death
*Declarant's name, age,nationality, residence, occupation and relationship to deceased
*Witnesses' names, age, nationality, residence, occupation and relationship to deceased
*Place of burial (sometimes)
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== Collection Content ==
== Record History ==
For additional details about these records and help using them see [[Mexico Civil Registration Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Mexico, Baja California, CR, birth.jpg|1860 Birth Record
Image:Mexico, Baja California, CR,marriage.JPG|1946 Marriage Record
Image:Mexico, Baja California, CR, death.JPG|2002 Death Record
</gallery>


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Civil records in Mexico cover about 90 to 95% of the population. Beginning in 1859, the Mexican government began requiring births, marriages, and deaths to be recorded by civil authorities on a municipality/district level. Although these records are a great source of genealogical information, they are not complete as people did not always comply, and civil registration wasn't strictly enforced in Mexico until 1867. For this reason, church registers must be used alongside the civil records. The civil records of Mexico have been preserved relatively well. Only some of the older registers may have some physical damage, however in general they are in good condition to extract genealogical information.
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Your ancestor's given name and surname
*Identifying information such as residence
*Estimated marriage or birth year


=== Search the Index ===
=== Why This Collection Was Created ===
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=== View The Images ===
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].


== What Do I Do Next? ==
The Mexican civil registration was created to record the vital events of birth, marriage, death, and other civil events, which would determine and prove the civil status, existence, and condition of the population.


=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== Record Reliability ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
*Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in {{RecordSearch|1307314|Mexico National Census, 1930}}. The census can help you find if your ancestors were married civilly or by the Catholic Church or both. Then you can proceed looking in those records for more information


=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
The civil registration records of Mexico are a reliable source for doing genealogical research.


*[[Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] may also be a good substitute when civil records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable
== Related Websites ==
*Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
*Also, consider looking at collections for surrounding localities.  Baja California shares a small part of its northeastern border with [[Sonora]] and its northern border with [[California, United States Genealogy|California]]. Baja California Sur is surrounded by water except for the northern border that it shares with Baja California


=== Research Helps ===
This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here.
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]].
* [[Mexico Record Finder]]
* [[Mexico Research Tips and Strategies]]


== Citing This Collection ==
== Related Wiki Articles ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


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[[Mexico Civil Registration]]
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== Contributions to This Article ==
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==


When you copy information from a record, you should also list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.


[[pt:México, Baja California e Baja California Sur, Registro Civil (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]]
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: [[How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].


[[Category:Baja California Sur (Mexico) FamilySearch Historical Records]]
==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection ====
 
* “Delaware Marriage Records,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org) : accessed 4 March 2011, entry for William Anderson and Elizabeth Baynard Henry, married 23 November 1913; citing marriage certificate no. 859; FHL microfilm 2,025,063; Delaware Bureau of Archives and Records Management, Dover.
 
* “El Salvador Civil Registration,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org) : accessed 21 March 2011, entry for Jose Maria Antonio del Carmen, born 9 April 1880; citing La Libertad, San Juan Opico, Nacimientos 1879-1893, image 50; Ministerio Archivo Civil de la Alcaldia Municipal de San Salvador.
 
 
== Sources of Information for This Collection ==
 
<!--bibdescbegin--> Mexico. Various municipal offices of the civil registry. Civil registration, 1860-1934. Archivo General del Registro Civil del Estado de Baja California Sur, La Paz, México.<!--bibdescend-->
 
Original records are also housed in different municipal archives throughout the state of name.
 
Detailed instructions for adding citations are also listed in the wiki article: [[How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]

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Foreign Language Title[edit | edit source]

Registro Civil del Estado de Baja California Sur, México.

Collection Time Period[edit | edit source]

This collection of civil records for Baja California Sur covers the inclusive years of 1860 to 1934

Record Description[edit | edit source]

This is a collection of civil registration records for Mexico. Records, such as birth, marriages, and deaths, are organized by state and then by municipality/city. The earlier records were handwritten in narrative style and later these records were handwritten in formatted registers. The text of these records is in Spanish.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

The key genealogical facts found in most birth records are:

  • Date and place of the event
  • Name of the principal
  • Child’s gender
  • Child’s date of birth
  • Legitimacy
  • Parents names, their residence and/or place of origin
  • Names of witnesses

The key genealogical facts found in most marriage records are:

  • Date and place of the event
  • Names of the bride and groom
  • Their civil status (widowed, single, divorce) at the time of the event
  • Place of origin and residence of the bride and groom
  • Names of parents
  • Name of witnesses

The key genealogical facts found in most death records are:

  • Place and date of the event
  • Place and date of death
  • Name of the principal (deceased)
  • Civil status of principal at time of death
  • Civil status and name of spouse, if married at time of death
  • Parent’s names
  • Sometimes, place of burial


How to Use This Collection Records[edit | edit source]

The civil registration records in Mexico are an excellent source for genealogical research after 1867. Important genealogical data can be found in these records, which may also include data of other family members to fill in another generation group.


Record History[edit | edit source]

Civil records in Mexico cover about 90 to 95% of the population. Beginning in 1859, the Mexican government began requiring births, marriages, and deaths to be recorded by civil authorities on a municipality/district level. Although these records are a great source of genealogical information, they are not complete as people did not always comply, and civil registration wasn't strictly enforced in Mexico until 1867. For this reason, church registers must be used alongside the civil records. The civil records of Mexico have been preserved relatively well. Only some of the older registers may have some physical damage, however in general they are in good condition to extract genealogical information.

Why This Collection Was Created[edit | edit source]

The Mexican civil registration was created to record the vital events of birth, marriage, death, and other civil events, which would determine and prove the civil status, existence, and condition of the population.

Record Reliability[edit | edit source]

The civil registration records of Mexico are a reliable source for doing genealogical research.

Related Websites[edit | edit source]

This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here.

Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Mexico Civil Registration

Contributions to This Article[edit | edit source]

Template:Contributor invite

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

When you copy information from a record, you should also list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection[edit | edit source]

  • “Delaware Marriage Records,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org) : accessed 4 March 2011, entry for William Anderson and Elizabeth Baynard Henry, married 23 November 1913; citing marriage certificate no. 859; FHL microfilm 2,025,063; Delaware Bureau of Archives and Records Management, Dover.
  • “El Salvador Civil Registration,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org) : accessed 21 March 2011, entry for Jose Maria Antonio del Carmen, born 9 April 1880; citing La Libertad, San Juan Opico, Nacimientos 1879-1893, image 50; Ministerio Archivo Civil de la Alcaldia Municipal de San Salvador.


Sources of Information for This Collection[edit | edit source]

Mexico. Various municipal offices of the civil registry. Civil registration, 1860-1934. Archivo General del Registro Civil del Estado de Baja California Sur, La Paz, México.

Original records are also housed in different municipal archives throughout the state of name.

Detailed instructions for adding citations are also listed in the wiki article: How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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