Ceiba, Puerto Rico Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Ceiba ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

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History
The municipality was officially founded on May 12, 1838. The town was based on the donation of land in 1836 by two landowners, Juan R. Dávila and Juan Velázquez, for the purpose of building a town. Ceiba derives its name from the Indian word Seyba, which is the name for a famous tree that grows on the island. In 1856, the island was affected by a terrible cholera epidemic, and Ceiba was no exception. Until 2004, Ceiba was home to the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. Today, the former military base is being used for housing. Hurricane Maria on September 20, 2017 triggered numerous landslides in Ceiba with the significant amount of rainfall.

Civil Registration
More recent records are protected by privacy laws. However, close relatives can request them for genealogy.
 * Puerto Rico Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates

Online Records

 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, 1805-2001, index, incomplete
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registrations, 1885-2001, index, incomplete
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, Ceiba, browse images
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Online Records

 * 1645-1969 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Catholic Church Records, San Antonio de Padua Parish, Ceiba, Puerto Rico,1802-1978 browse images

Census Records
Search the 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 census records for information about your Puerto Rican ancestors who were there during that time period. Click here to go to the Puerto Rico Census Page