Yauco, Puerto Rico Genealogy

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

History
Before the Spanish settlers founded, Yauco, the Taíno (the indigenous people of the Caribbean) inhabited the area for hundreds of years. The Yauco area was the capital of what is now modern day Puerto Rico and was governed by the most powerful chief on the island. In 1756, after the Spanish settlers built a place of worship satisfying one of the Spanish Government's requirements to establish a municipality, the Spanish Government granted the settlement of the town of Yauco. Starting in the 19th century and going into the early 20th century, hundreds of families emigrated from Corsica, most of them settling in the Yauco area. These immigrants were instrumental in further developing the economy of Puerto Rico, especially the coffee industry. Immigrants also came from Italy, France, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. Yauco population is approximately 46,384.

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
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registrations, 1885-2001, index
 * Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, Yauco, browse images
 * — index

Church Records

 * Catholic Church Records, Santísimo Rosario, Yauco, Puerto Rico,1751-1962 browse images

Census Records
Be sure to search the 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 census records for information about your Puerto Rican ancestors you were there during that time period. For links to census records, see census links.