Loíza, Puerto Rico Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Loíza family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

History
It is said that a crown decree from Spain in the 1600s, instructed slaves to be sent to the region of Loíza. In 1692, Loíza was officially declared an urban area. It was in 1719 that the Spanish government declared Loíza an official town. It was founded by Gaspar de Arredondo. After being demoted, it was again established as a municipality on August 16, 1970. Population 30,100.

Civil Registration
More recent records are protected by privacy laws. However, close relatives can request them for genealogy.
 * Puerto Rico Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates

Online Records

 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, 1805-2001, index, incomplete
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registrations, 1885-2001, index, incomplete
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, 1805-2001, Loíza
 * — index

Online Records

 * 1645-1969 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Census Records
Search the 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 census records for information about your Puerto Rican ancestors who were there during that time period. Click here to go to the Puerto Rico Census Page