Taltal, Antofagasta, Chile Genealogy

Guide to Commune of Taltal ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History

 * Taltal was founded on July 12, 1858, part of the Atacama Province.
 * When the Province of Antofagasta was created in 1888, Taltal was incorporated in this province.
 * The nitrate crisis paralyzed the salt industry, and many residents moved to other countries.
 * The commune of Taltal has a population of approximately 13,500 people.

Civil Registration

 * Chile Civil Registration, 1885-1903 - Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Registros civiles, 1905-1932 Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Chile, Civil Registration, 1885-1903 - in Ancestry ($)
 * Chile, Civil Registration, 1885-1903 - in MyHeritage ($)

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1879-1932 Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Chile, Select Marriages, 1579-1930 - in Ancestry ($)
 * Chile, Marriages, 1579-1930 - en MyHeritage ($)
 * Chile, Baptisms, 1585-1932 - in MyHeritage ($)
 * Chile, Deaths, 1700-1920 - in MyHeritage ($)

Cemeteries

 * Taltal General Cemetery

Localities

 * Altamira
 * Catalina
 * El Puerto
 * Ferrocarril
 * Guanaco
 * La Caleta
 * Paposo
 * Quebrada del Juncal
 * Santa Luisa