Argentina, National Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records

Argentina

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes records for 1895. This was the second national census of the Argentine Republic. It was carried out in one day on Sunday, May 10, 1895 by the Census Commission, under the supervision of the Ministerio del Interior and the administration of President José E. Uriburu.

The census is divided into sections. Each section is a volume. A volume contains legal-sized paper in landscape format. For the purposes of the census, the country was divided into large provinces or territories, which were further divided into departments or partitions (partidos), and finally into districts (distritos). In the city of Buenos Aires, the partitions were divided into neighborhoods (barrios), and each neighborhood into a police section. These police sections include the number of the census subdivision and its corresponding block numbers and street names.

The census was done to obtain demographic and statistical data related to the country's development. Valuable data was gathered that gave insight into population growth, economic growth, immigration and internal migrations, occupations, health, literacy levels, property, and more.

The census is a good source of genealogical information that may not be obtainable elsewhere, particularly if civil or parish records are not available. The census is the third best source for genealogical information in Argentina, with civil and church records being the number one and two source. The census was taken by regular citizens assigned to areas. The person being questioned did not have to show legal evidence of the information given, so the information may contain some errors.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading these records see the following guides:
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
 * FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2

Image Visibility
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
 * Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The 1895 census contains the following information for everyone living in the household at the time:
 * Surname and name
 * Residence
 * Age at the time of the census (infants are shown in number of months old)
 * Gender: males are identified with the letter “V” for varón (male) and females with the letter “M” for mujer (woman)
 * Estimated year of birth
 * Province of birth
 * Nation of birth
 * Gender
 * Marital status

Coverage Table
As of 13 March 2018, this collection includes records from the following provinces or territories:


 * Buenos Aires
 * Capital Federal
 * Catamarca
 * Chaco
 * Chubut
 * Córdoba
 * Corrientes


 * Entre Ríos
 * Formosa
 * Jujuy
 * La Rioja
 * Mendoza
 * Misiones
 * Neuquén


 * Pampa Central
 * Río Negro
 * Salta
 * San Juan
 * San Luis
 * Santa Cruz
 * Santa Fe


 * Santiago del Estero
 * Tierra del Fuego
 * Tucumán

How Do I Search This Collection?
You can search the index or view the images or both. Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor's given name and surname
 * Identifying information such as residence
 * Estimated marriage or birth year

View The Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select Province or Territory
 * 2) Select Department
 * 3) Select District or Subdivisioin to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
 * Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
 * Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each spouse to find a couple's birth records and parents' names
 * Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
 * Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family
 * Use the residence and names of the parents to locate Argentina Church Records and Argentina Land and Property records
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * A boundary change could have occurred, and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring area. Search the records and indexes of neighboring cities, provinces, and regions
 * Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names or Spanish name abbreviations
 * New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back and see if your ancestor’s records have been added.  You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to Historical Records Collections and notice the asterisk for recently added or updated records

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Argentina.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Related Digital Books For 1895 Census
Published Census
 * Segundo censo de la República argentina, mayo 10 de 1895, Tomo I: Territorio, a Google eBook, published in 1898
 * Segundo censo de la República argentina, mayo 10 de 1895, Tomo II: Población, a Google eBook, published in 1898
 * Segundo censo de la República argentina, mayo 10 de 1895, Tomo III: Cesnso Complementarios, a Google eBook, published in 1898
 * Segundo censo de la República argentina, mayo 10 de 1895, Resúmenes Definitivos, a Google eBook, published in 1898
 * Segundo censo de la República argentina, mayo 10 de 1895, Datos Sobre su Costo y Duración, a Google eBook, published in 1898

Census Study
 * Estudio del Censo Arjentino de 1895, a Google eBook, published in 1904

Maps
 * Argentina in 1897
 * Argentina in 1893

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.