Ixhuatlán del Sureste, Olmeca, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Ixhuatlán del Sureste family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

History

 * In the 16th century it was part of the province of Coatzacoalcos.
 * In 1831 the town of San Cristóbal Ixhuatlán was located on the top of a hill.
 * By decree of October 27, 1938, the municipality is called Chapopotla.
 * 1959 the municipality received the name of Ixhuatlán del Sureste.
 * On August 14, 1967, the municipal seat was established in Nanchital, which in 1980 was elevated to the category of Villa.
 * By decree of 1984, the Village of Nanchital was elevated to the category of City.
 * By decree of July 12, 1984, the town of Ixhuatlán del Sureste was elevated to the category of Villa.
 * The municipality of Ixhuatlán del Sureste has a population of approximately 14,900 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1887-1931 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Census

 * 1930 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Panteón Municipal Jardín de los Recuerdos
 * Address: Calle Benito Juárez #0, Nueva Ixhuatlan, Ixhuatlán del Sureste