Argentina Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Argentina

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Argentina
Flag of the Republic of Argentina
Location of Argentina
Record Description
Record Type:	Baptisms
Collection years:	1645-1930
Languages:	Spanish
Title in the Language:	Bautismos de Argentina
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What is in This Collection?

This Collection includes records from 1645 to 1930 for the country of Argentina. 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. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

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Reading These Records

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

• Spanish Genealogical Word List
• BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
• FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
  • Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1
  • Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2

If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:

• Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish

What Can These Records Tell Me?

Baptism Records may include the following information:

• Name of child
• Name of parents
• Birth date
• Place and date of baptism

Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. If the child died within a few days of baptism, the death information may also be included.

Collection Content

Sample of indexed information

Juan Manuel Acosta Argentina Baptisms Name Juan Manuel Acosta Gender Male Christening Date 28 Jun 1817 Christening Place Las Rosas, Santa Fe, Argentina Father's Name Mariano Acosta Mother's Name Maria Jacinta Sotomayor Coverage Table A coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Argentina Baptisms, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records How Do I Search This Collection? Before using this collection it is helpful to know: The name of the person you are looking for Estimated birth year Search the Index Search by name on the Collection Details Page. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know Click Search to show possible matches 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 research log. What Do I Do Next? I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? Add any new information to your records Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image 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 Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each spouse to find a couple's birth records and parents' names Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in Argentina Census records Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment or military records Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? A boundary change could have occurred, and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring area. Search the records and indexes of neighboring cities, provinces, and regions Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names or Spanish name abbreviations Also, immigration/emigration records can be useful to find ancestors If you are unable to read a document or you’re not sure where to go next in your research, you can ask for help through these resources: Hispanic Genealogy Research community on Facebook is a page sponsored by FamilySearch and here you may also post a question or upload an image of a document for further assistance. The Hispanic Genealogy Research page is designed especially for those who have Hispanic ancestry but may not be fluent in Spanish. Be sure to click like on the page on your first visit so you can receive information and updates from the page in your news feed Investigación Genealógica en Argentina is another FamilySearch research community page on Facebook where you can post questions and upload images of documents. Most of the posts on this page are in Spanish but you are welcome to post on the page in English. Be sure to click like on the page on your first visit so you can receive information and updates from the page in your news feed New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back and see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to Historical Records Collections and notice the asterisk for recently added or updated records Research Helps The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Argentina. Record Finder Research Tips and Strategies Citing This Collection 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. Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? We welcome user additions to FamilySearch Historical Records wiki articles. We are looking for additional information that will help readers understand the topic and better use the available records. We also need translations for collection titles and images in articles about records written in languages other than English. For specific needs, please visit WikiProject FamilySearch Historical Records/Guidelines for Articles. Please follow these guidelines as you make changes. Thank you for any contributions you may provide.