Argentina, Catamarca, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is made up of birth and death registration records created by the Civil Registration offices of the province of Catamarca, Argentina. Some of these records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection. Additional images and indexed records will be published as they become available.

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The following information may be found in these records:

Sample Images
Image:Argentina, Catamarca, Civil Registration, Birth Record DGS 107170379 IMG 00064.png|1917 Birth Record Image:El Salvador Catholic Church Records Confirmations 1935 DGS 4932823 img 316.jpg|1935 Confirmations Image:El Salvador Catholic Church Records Marriages 1942 DGS 4935855 img 727.jpg|1942 Marriage Record

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Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
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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?

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 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

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 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Citing This Collection
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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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.