Costa Rica Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Costa Rica

What Is in the Collection?
This index is an electronic index for the years 1700 to 1915. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Birth and christening index entries usually include : Name of the child Gender Names of the parents Birth date Birthplace Baptism date (if the source is a church record)

Collection Contents
For details about the contents of these records and help using them see the wiki article Births and Christenings Vital Record Index Collections (FamilySearch Historical Records).

Coverage Table
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