Spain, Province of Cádiz, Municipal Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Registros Municipales de la Provincia de Cádiz, España

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1784-1931. The collection is being published as images become available.

This collection includes civil registration, census, military and hidalguías (nobility) records in the cities and parishes of Arcos de la Frontera, Bornos, Cádiz, Espera, Gilbratar, Jerez de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia, Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real, Rota, San Fernando, Tarifa, Vejer de la Frontera, Villamartín.

For additional details about the history of these records and help using them, see the wiki article Spain, Municipal Records (FamilySearch Historical Records).

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browselink from the collection landing page.

Citation for This Collection
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Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
These municipal records may contain the following information:


 * Name(s)
 * Date and place of event
 * Parents’ names

These census records usually contain the following information:


 * Names
 * Ages
 * Residence
 * Nationality or place of origin

These military draft records may contain the following information:


 * Name and age of draftee/soldier
 * Father's name
 * Mother's name
 * Residence

How to Use the Record
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select the Ciudad o municipio ⇒ Select the Parroquia ⇒ Select the Tipo de registro y años which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Known Issues with This Collection
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Related Websites

 * Researching Spanish Ancestors

Related Wiki Articles

 * Spain Archives
 * Spain Census
 * Spain Civil Registration - Vital Records
 * Spain Military Records

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Spain, Province of Cadiz, Municipal Records, 1830-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org: accessed 10 May 2012), Cadiz &gt; Cadiz &gt; Registros Militares 1882, vol 777 &gt; image 4 of 65, Rafael Alexander Mora, March 15, 1882. Cádiz Province Municipal Offices. Municipal Records. Cádiz Province Municipal Archives