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Guide to '''State of Distrito Federal ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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==History==
[[Image:MapaMexicoDF.png|thumb|right|200px|MapaMexicoDF.png]]
On 29 January 2016, "Distrito Federal" or "D.F." (Federal District) was officially renamed, "Ciudad de México" or "CDMX" (Mexico City). The first inhabitants were the Mexica people who founded Mexico-Tenochtitlan (today Cuidad de México) in 1325. Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés came to the city in 1521, and made it the capital of New Spain and it became a seat of Spanish political power. Mexico gained it's independence in 1821. .<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Mexico City," ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City, accessed 30 May 2025.</ref>.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Mexico City," ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mexico_City, accessed 30 May 2025.</ref>
 
=== Getting started with Distrito Federal research  ===
 
Welcome to the Distrito Federal page!


=== Jurisdictions  ===
=== Jurisdictions  ===


Mexico City is divided into 16 delegations. In order to narrow down the place where your ancestor lived it is vital that you identify which delegation they might have lived in. If you have a street address or the name of a neighborhood, you can use a city street map to locate the delegation. Another option would be to identify the name of the parish church in which they might have worshiped. You can then use that information to locate the address of the church within the city. It is most likely that they went to the Civil Registration office closest to their church.
Mexico City is divided into 16 delegations. [http://www.df.gob.mx/index.php/mapas/80-cultura-y-turismo/83-mapa-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico-con-nombres Map of delegations].<br>
 
{{Distrito Federal, Mexico Map}}<br>
To see a map of the delegations of Mexico City, click [http://www.df.gob.mx/index.php/mapas/80-cultura-y-turismo/83-mapa-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico-con-nombres here].  
 
Visit these pages to find genealogy records:  
Visit these pages to find genealogy records:  
 
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*[[Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|'''Mexico City''']]
*[[Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|'''Mexico City''']]
*[[Alvaro Obregon, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Álvaro Obregón]]  
*[[Alvaro Obregon, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Álvaro Obregón]]  
*[[Azcapotzalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Azcapotzalco]]  
*[[Azcapotzalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Azcapotzalco]]  
*[[Benito Juárez, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Benito Juárez]]  
*[[Benito Juárez, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Benito Juárez]]  
*[[Coyoacán, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Coyoacán]]  
*[[Coyoacán, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Coyoacán]]  
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*[[Cuajimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Cuajimalpa]]  
*[[Cuajimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Cuajimalpa]]  
*[[Cuauhtémoc, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Cuauhtémoc]]  
*[[Cuauhtémoc, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Cuauhtémoc]]  
*[[Gustavo A. Madero, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Gustavo A. Madero]]  
*[[Gustavo A. Madero, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Gustavo A. Madero]]  
*[[Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Iztacalco]]  
*[[Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Iztacalco]]  
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*[[Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Iztapalapa]]  
*[[Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Iztapalapa]]  
*[[Magdalena Contreras, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Magdalena Contreras]]  
*[[Magdalena Contreras, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Magdalena Contreras]]  
*[[Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Miguel Hidalgo]]  
*[[Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Miguel Hidalgo]]  
*[[Milpa Alta, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Milpa Alta]]  
*[[Milpa Alta, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Milpa Alta]]  
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*[[Tláhuac, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Tláhuac]]  
*[[Tláhuac, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Tláhuac]]  
*[[Tlalpan, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Tlalpan]]  
*[[Tlalpan, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Tlalpan]]  
*[[Venustiano Carranza, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Venustiano Carranza]]  
*[[Venustiano Carranza, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Venustiano Carranza]]  
*[[Xochimilco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Xochimilco]]
*[[Xochimilco, Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy|Xochimilco]]
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==Resources==
===Cemeteries===
'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''<br>
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Memorial Search] at Find a Grave; ''Also at:'' {{RecordSearch|2221801|FamilySearch}}, [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Search Records] at BillionGraves; ''Also at:'' {{RecordSearch|2026973|FamilySearch}}, [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-billion-graves-index Findmypast] ($)
'''List of Cemeteries in the State'''<br>
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Distrito+Federal%2C+Mexico&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=state_2620 Find a Grave Index of Cemeteries for Distrito Federal]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Cemeteries on the map] at BillionGraves
'''Jewish Cemeteries '''<br>
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1411/ JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry] at Ancestry - grave search
*[https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Cemetery/tree/CemList.htm JewishGen] Online Worldwide Burial Registry


'''Most of your genealogical research for The Federal District of Mexico will be in two main record types: civil registration and church records. This article will teach you methods for locating and searching these two record groups.'''
=== Church Records===
<br>
*''See [[Mexico Church Records]] for more resources.''
==Civil Registration==
*'''1514-1970''' {{RecordSearch|1615259|Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico and The Federal District of Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1514-1970}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; coverage may vary
*Civil registration records are government records covering birth, marriage, and death. They are an excellent source of names, dates, places, and relationships. <br>
*'''1556-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9299/ Mexico, Select Marriages Index, 1556-1989] at Ancestry - index; coverage may vary ($)
 
*'''1560-1950''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9297/ Mexico, Select Baptisms, 1560-1950] at Ancestry - index; coverage may vary ($)
*Civil authorities began registering births, marriages, and deaths in 1859, and most individuals who lived in Mexico after 1867 are recorded. Because the records cover such a large percentage of the population, they are extremely important sources for genealogical research in Mexico.  Initially, the Mexican populace, accustomed to registering its vital events with the local parish church, opposed the register. It was not until the republic was restored in 1867 that civil registration was vigorously enforced.<br>
*'''1560-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473011|Mexico Baptisms, 1560-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; coverage may vary
 
*'''1570-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473012|Mexico Marriages, 1570-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; coverage may vary
*You will need to know the '''town where your family lived''' and to which '''municipio''' the town belonged. This [http://cdigital.dgb.uanl.mx/la/1080011597_C/1080011597_C.html '''gazetteer'''] will help you find the municipio level for your town.
*'''1680-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1473013|Mexico Deaths, 1680-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; coverage may vary
 
*'''1886-1933''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60010/ Distrito Federal, Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1886-1933] at Ancestry - images; coverage may vary ($)
=== 1. Online Digital Records for Civil Registration ===
For many localities, digital copies of civil registration can be searched online:
 
*'''1832-2005''' - {{RecordSearch|1923424|Mexico, Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico and The Federal District of Mexico, Civil Registration, 1832-2005}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch Historical Records], '''index''', not complete for all localities.
Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60426 Ancestry.com], index and images, incomplete, ($) <br>
Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60396 Ancestry.com], index and images, incomplete, ($) <br>
'''"Nascimientos"''' are births. '''Matrimonios''' are marriages. ''' "Defunciones"''' are deaths.
 
=== 2. Microfilm Copies of Civil Registration Records Searched at a Family History Center ===
If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the Family History Library. These microfilms may be viewed at [https://familysearch.org/locations/ Family History Centers] around the world. To find a microfilm:
 
:::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=177515&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mexico%2C%20Distrito%20Federal%22 '''records for Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico'''].
:::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico"''' and a list of towns and cities will open.
:::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search.
:::d. Click on '''"Civil Registration"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. 
:::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. Clicking on the microfilm reel will lead to information on how to rent the film. Family History Center staff will assist you in ordering the film.
 
===3. Writing for  Civil Registration Certificates===
If the records are not online, and you do not have ready access to the microfilms, civil registration records in Mexico can be obtained by writing to the local civil registry in the municipality.  This is particularly true for more recent records, which are covered by privacy laws.  Relatives are allowed to request recent records for genealogy purposes.  Civil officials will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. Your request may be forwarded if the records have been sent to state archives. '''''This method is not always reliable. Officials might or might not respond.''''' <br>
Write a brief request in Spanish to the proper office using this address as a guide, replacing the information in parentheses:<br>
 
:'''Oficino del Registro Civil'''
:'''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_in_Mexico postal code]), (city), The Federal District of Mexico'''
:'''Mexico'''<br><br>
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_in_Mexico '''Find the Mexico postal code here.''']
 
Send the following:
 
*Money for the search fee, usually $10.00, and an international reply coupon (IRC)
*Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought
*Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known
*Approximate date and place of the event
*Your relationship to the ancestor
*Reason for the request (family history, medical, and so on)
*Request for a photocopy of the complete original record
<br>
 
'''Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. For writing your letter in Spanish, use the translated questions and phrases is this [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/a/aa/LWGSpanish.pdf Spanish Letter-writing Guide.]'''
<br>
 
== Church Records==
 
Although civil registration records are an important source for genealogical research in Mexico, many births, marriages, and deaths were never recorded by civil authorities; therefore, you must use church records to supplement this genealogical source. <br>
 
The vast majority of Mexicans were Catholic and were registered in entries for baptisms, marriages, deaths, and burials in the local church records. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the registers, with personal information on the family. Church records are the main source prior to 1850, when civil registration began. After this date one should search in both church and civil records, since there may be information in one record that does not appear in the other. For instance, the church records may only list the godparents, while the civil records may list the grandparents.
 
=== 1. Online Digital Records for Church Records ===
For some localities, digital copies of Catholic church records can be searched online:
*'''1514-1970''' - {{RecordSearch|1615259|Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico and The Federal District of Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1514-1970}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch Historical Records], index, not complete.
Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60010 Ancestry.com], images, incomplete, ($) <br>
'''Batismos''' are infant baptisms, which are used for birth information. '''Matrimônios'''' are marriages. ''' "Óbitos"''' are deaths.  '''"Índice"''' is the index.


=== 2.  Microfilm Copies of Church Records Searched at a Family History Center ===
===Civil Registration===
If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the Family History Library. These microfilms may be viewed at [https://familysearch.org/locations/ Family History Centers] around the world. To find a microfilm:
*''See [[Mexico Civil Registration]] for more resources.''
*'''1827-1926''' {{RecordSearch|2313185|Mexico, Distrito Federal, British Consulate Deaths, 1827-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico, Distrito Federal, British Consulate Births and Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; coverage may vary
*'''1832-2005''' {{RecordSearch|1923424|Mexico, Distrito Federal, Civil Registration, 1832-2005}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico, Distrito Federal, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1861-1931''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60396/ Federal District, Mexico, Civil Registration Births, 1861-1931] at Ancestry.com - index & images; coverage may vary ($)
*'''1861-1950''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60430/ Federal District, Mexico, Civil Registration Marriages, 1861-1950] at Ancestry.com - index & images; coverage may vary ($)
*'''1861-1987''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60426/ Federal District, Mexico, Civil Registration Deaths, 1861-1987] at Ancestry.com - index & images; coverage may vary ($)


:::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=177515&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mexico%2C%20Distrito%20Federal%22 '''records for Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico'''].
===Maps===
:::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, The Federal District of Mexico"''' and a list of towns and cities will open.
*[http://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/4100/4171/4171.htm A 1780 map depicting Mexico Valley circa 1519]
:::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search.
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/8vz5yu Mexico Valley in 1808]
:::d. Click on '''"Church Records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/za9zo2 Mexico Valley in 1858]
:::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor.  
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/f51vq5 Distrito Federal in 1899]
:::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. Clicking on the microfilm reel will lead to information on how to rent the film. Family History Center staff will assist you in ordering the film.
*[http://www.zonu.com/images/0X0/2009-09-17-5126/Mapa-de-la-Ciudad-de-Mexico-DF-1972.jpg Distrito Federal in 1972]
*[http://www.zonu.com/images/0X0/2009-09-17-5125/Mapa-de-la-Ciudad-de-Mexico-DF-1998.jpg Distrito Federal in 1998]


=== 3. Writing to a Catholic Priest for Church Records ===
==Repositories==
Baptism, marriage, and death records may be searched by contacting or visiting local parish or diocese archives in Mexico. Mexico has no single repository of church records. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. '''''This method is not always reliable.  Officials might or might not respond.'''''


Write a brief request in Spaniah to the proper church using this address as guide replacing the information in parentheses:<br>
===Archives===
There are 51 historical archives in 12 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico.  Here is the website: [https://sic.gob.mx/lista.php?table=archivo&disciplina=&estado_id=9 Federal District of Mexico Historical Archives.]


:'''Reverendo Padre'''
===Libraries===
:'''Parroquia de (name of parish) '''
There are 282 libraries in 16 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico.  Here is the website: [https://sic.gob.mx/lista.php?table=otra_bib&disciplina=&estado_id=9 Federal District of Mexico Libraries.]
:'''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_in_Mexico postal code]), (city), The Federal District of Mexico'''
:'''Mexico'''
<br>


*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_codes_in_Mexico '''Find the Mexico postal code here.''']
There are 395 DGB libraries in 16 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico. Here is the website: [https://sic.gob.mx/lista.php?table=biblioteca&disciplina=&estado_id=9 Federal District of Mexico DGB Libraries.]
 
When requesting information, send the following:<br>
 
*Money for the search fee, usually $10.00, and an international reply coupon (IRC)
*Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought
*Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known
*Approximate date and place of the event
*Your relationship to the ancestor
*Reason for the request (family history, medical, and so on)
*Request for a photocopy of the complete original record
<br>
'''Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. For writing your letter in Spanish, use the translated questions and phrases is this [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/a/aa/LWGSpanish.pdf Spanish Letter-writing Guide.]]'''
<br>
 
==Reading the Records==
 
*You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] to translate the important points in the document.  Handwriting skills are taught in [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx BYU Spanish Script Tutorial].
 
*Online interactive slideshow lessons are available to help you learn to read these records:
 
:*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-1-the-spanish-alphabet/217 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-2-words-and-dates/218 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-3-reading-spanish-records/220 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 3]
 
==== Tips for finding your ancestor in the records ====
*Births were usually reported within a few days of the birth by the father of the child, a neighbor, or the midwife. A search for a birth record should begin with the known date of birth and then searching forward in time, day by day, until the record is found.  It might be found within a few days of the actual birth date, but in some instances, it might be weeks or months later. Birth, marriage, and death records are often indexed by '''given name''' or '''surname.'''
<br>
*The Catholic Church continued keeping records after the creation of the civil registration in 1859. Therefore two types of records are available for the marriages. Be sure to search both records. With the separation of church and state in Mexico, formalized by the 1917 constitution, civil authorities determined that for couples to be legally married they had to be married by the state. Because of the close affinity of the Catholic Church and the state authorities, this rule was not always followed, and church weddings were accepted by the state. Normally, however, couples were married by civil authorities prior to a church wedding. On rare occasions they were married civilly after a church wedding.
<br>
*Some municipios are small and therefore only have one civil registration office, but there are other larger ''municipios'' that have several sub civil registration offices that report to the main municipio office. These sub civil registration offices are all listed under the municipio seat. For example, in The Federal District of Mexico the ''municipio'' of Cajeme covers a large geographical area and has had ten sub civil registration offices at different times. These offices have been or are now in the following cities: two in the city of Ciudad Obregón and one each in Cumuripa, Esperanza, Cocorit, Providencia, Pueblo Yaqui, El Realito, Oviachic, and Buenavista. All of these offices are listed under Cajeme, with a "see" reference indicated by an arrow from the sub-civil registration office to Cajeme. A person looking for civil registration for Cocorit will be referred to Cajeme by the "see" reference or arrow. However, other records such as church records or censuses, will still be listed under Cocorit. Hence, to search all the records the library has for Cocorit you will need to search under two listings: Cajeme for civil registration, because Cocorit civil registration records are listed under Cajeme, and Cocorit for church records because the church records are listed under Cocorit.
<br>
*Death records can be particularly helpful for people who may not have had a civil birth or marriage record but died during the period when civil registration had begun.
<br>
<br>
===Search Strategy===
*Search for the relative or ancestor you selected. When you find his birth record, search for the births of his '''brothers and sisters'''.
*Next, search for the '''marriage of his parents.''' The marriage record will have information that will often help you find the birth records of the parents.
*You can '''estimate the ages''' of the parents and determine a birth year to search for their birth records.
*Search the death registers for all known family members.
*Repeat this process for both the father and the mother, starting with their birth records, then their siblings' births, then their parents' marriages, and so on.
*If earlier generations (parents, grandparents, etc.) do not appear in the records, search neighboring parishes.
<br>[[Category:States of Mexico]]
 
== Research Tools  ==
 
*[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]]
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
 
*(helpful tools and resources, gazetteers)
*(language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.)
 
'''Wiki articles desctibing online collections are found at:'''
 
*[[Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Mexico, Distrito Federal Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Mexico, Distrito Federal Civil Registrations (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
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*[[Distrito Federal Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]
*[[Distrito Federal Biography|Biography]]
*[[Distrito Federal Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]
*[[Distrito Federal Census|Census]]
*[[Distrito Federal Church Directories|Church Directories]]
*[[Distrito Federal Church History|Church History]]
*[[Distrito Federal Church Records|Church Records]]
*[[Distrito Federal Civil Registration|Civil Registration]]
*[[Distrito Federal Directories|Directories]]
*[[Distrito Federal Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]
*[[Mexico Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]
*[[Distrito_Federal_Genealogy|Genealogy]]
*[[Distrito Federal Historical Geography|Historical Geography]]
*[[Distrito Federal History|History]]  
*[[Distrito Federal Land and Property|Land and Property]]
*[[Distrito Federal Language and Languages|Language and Languages]]
*[[Distrito Federal Maps|Maps]]
*[[Distrito Federal Military Records|Military Records]]
*[[Distrito Federal Names, Personal|Names, Personal]]
*[[Distrito Federal Native Races|Native Races]]
*[[Distrito Federal Nobility|Nobility]]
*[[Distrito Federal Notarial Records|Notarial Records]]
*[[Distrito Federal Periodicals|Periodicals]]
*[[Distrito Federal Probate Records|Probate Records]]
*[[Distrito Federal Public Records|Public Records]]
*[[Distrito Federal Record Selection Table|Record Selection Table]]
*[[Distrito Federal Social Life and Customs|Social Life and Customs]]
*[[Distrito Federal Societies|Societies]]
 
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{{H-langs|es=Distrito Federal}}
===Societies===
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[es:Distrito Federal, México - Genealogía|Distrito Federal, Mexico Genealogy]]


[[Category:States of Mexico]]
[[Category:Distrito Federal, Mexico]]
[[Category:Distrito Federal, Mexico]]

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Distrito Federal Wiki Topics
Beginning Research
Record Types
Distrito Federal Background
Local Research Resources

Guide to State of Distrito Federal ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

History[edit | edit source]

On 29 January 2016, "Distrito Federal" or "D.F." (Federal District) was officially renamed, "Ciudad de México" or "CDMX" (Mexico City). The first inhabitants were the Mexica people who founded Mexico-Tenochtitlan (today Cuidad de México) in 1325. Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés came to the city in 1521, and made it the capital of New Spain and it became a seat of Spanish political power. Mexico gained it's independence in 1821. .[1].[2]

Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Mexico City is divided into 16 delegations. Map of delegations.

XochimilcoCoyoacánBenito JuárezAlvaro ObregonCuauhtémocMagdalena ContrerasMiguel HidalgoAzcapotzalcoGustavo A. MaderoVenustiano CarranzaIztacalcoIztapalapaTláhuacMilpa AltaTlalpanCuajimalpaMexico City, Mexico map.png


Visit these pages to find genealogy records:

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Tombstone Transcriptions Online

List of Cemeteries in the State

Jewish Cemeteries

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Civil Registration[edit | edit source]

Maps[edit | edit source]

Repositories[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

There are 51 historical archives in 12 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico. Here is the website: Federal District of Mexico Historical Archives.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

There are 282 libraries in 16 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico. Here is the website: Federal District of Mexico Libraries.

There are 395 DGB libraries in 16 municipalities in the Federal District of Mexico. Here is the website: Federal District of Mexico DGB Libraries.

Societies[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Mexico City," Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City, accessed 30 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "History of Mexico City," Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mexico_City, accessed 30 May 2025.

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