Catemaco, Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy

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

History

 * The municipal seat was founded in 1774.
 * During the 16th century, Catemaco belonged to the province of Santiago Tuxtla.
 * When independence was consummated, a municipality was established, bordering Mecayapan.
 * By decree of May 25, 1881, the town of Catemaco, in the Canton of Tuxtlas, was elevated to the political category of Villa.
 * The decree of November 9, 1966, granted the political category of city to the Villa de Catemaco.
 * The municipality of Catemaco has a population of approximately 48,600 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1880-1928 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Parish Records

 * 1881-1969 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Census

 * 1930 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Panteón Municipal, Catemaco
 * Address: Calle Miguel Alemán #0, Colonia Los Pinos, Catemaco


 * Primer Panteón de Catemaco