Honduras, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Registro Civil de Honduras

Record Description
This collection will include civil registration records of births, marriages, and deaths in the country of Honduras between the years 1841-1968. These records are in Spanish.

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Record Content
Birth records may include the following information:


 * Date and place of registration
 * Informant’s name, age and residence
 * Name of the child
 * Date and place of birth
 * Parents’ names

Marriage records may include the following information:


 * Date and place of event
 * Groom’s name, age, origin and residence
 * Bride’s name, age, origin and residence
 * Parents’ names

Death records may include the following information:


 * Registration date and place
 * Informant’s name, age, residence and relationship to the deceased
 * Deceased’s name, age, marital status, origin and residence

How to Use the Record
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select "Department" ⇒ Select "City or Municipality" ⇒ Select "Record Type and Years" which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles:

Spanish Genealogical Word List

Related Websites
Honduras Research Outline

Related Wiki Articles

 * Honduras
 * Honduras Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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