Spain Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

Spain

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index for the years 1502 to 1940. This collection can include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see: FamilySearch Learning Center videos: If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2
 * Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Death records usually contain the following information:
 * Date, time, and place of death (keep in mind that records for women may be filed under their married name)
 * Name and age of deceased
 * Residence and civil status of deceased
 * Place of birth
 * Spouse's name, marital status, and his/her place of birth
 * Names of witnesses
 * Burial date and place

Coverage Table
A Coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Spain Deaths, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records

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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * 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?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

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

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.

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