Spain, Aragón, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Spain Aragon

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These are miscellaneous records from the Historical Provincial Archives of the provinces of Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza, Spain. These records include genealogies and nobility records. Additionally you may find school records, voter registrations, and other miscellaneous records. Additional images will continue to be published as they become available.

What is in this Collection?
Aragon is a landlocked region in northeastern Spain. It has three provinces; Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel. The Ebro River travels through the center of Aragon and the Pyrenees Mountains are in the northern region.

The records from the Historical Provincial Archives from the Zaragoza region include voter registrations from 1892 to 1951 and church vitals from 1536 to 1593.

The records from the Historical Provincial Archives from the Teruel region include genealogies from 1400 to 1800, wills from 1443 to 1875 and marriage contracts from 1482 to 1653.

The records from the Historical Provincial Archives from the Huesca region include school records from 1845 to 1914, pedigrees from 1640 to 1830 and probate records from 1905 to 1912.

Additional records for the entire region of Aragon are from Baron Valdeolivos Archives and Library (Archivo-Biblioteca de los Barones de Valdeolivos) which included family histories from 1655 to 1950 and pedigrees from 1575 to 1826.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Look at each image or record comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images or records

and compare the information about the individuals listed to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind there may be more than one person in the records with the same name and you will want to look carefully at dates, places and relations to identify your ancestor from another person. You also may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name if they were known by a nickname or changed their name from the original birth record name. Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life and may be listed in records with any of those variations.

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To view the images in this collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the "Province Category" ⇒Select the "City or Municipality Category" ⇒Select the "Parrish Category" ⇒Select the "Record Type, and Years" category which takes you to the images

What Do I Do Next?
Once you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. Next, record any new information about your ancestor found in the record, such as dates, places, event, occupation, immigration year, other relatives. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:


 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married or died nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.


 * Use the event date and ages of ancestors to search for original birth, marriage, or death records in the county of the event. These records may have the maiden name of the mother, verify parents, and provide more clues to this family.


 * Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. If the officiator of a marriage or death was a minister, you may be able to determine to which religion or congregation your ancestor belonged. Look for church records of the birth, marriage, or death which may provide more information on the family.

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