Usulután, Usulután, El Salvador Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Usulután ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History

 * During pre-Columbian times it was one of the most important populations in the current Salvadoran territory.
 * At the end of 1529, the usulutecos fiercely fought against the Spanish hosts of Captain Diego de Rojas: on the left bank of the Lempa, in order to prevent the crossing of the European army.
 * Due to the establishment of the Intendancy of San Salvador in 1786, Usulután was one of its Parties.
 * In 1827 the town was conferred the title of town.
 * By the Legislative Agreement of February 6, 1860, the title of city was granted to the population.
 * In 1865 the department of Usulután was organized, and the city as its head.
 * The municipality of Usulután has a population of approximately 73,100 people.

Civil Registration

 * Usulatán (Usulatán) Registros civiles, 1895-1999 - Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Church Records

 * 1655-1977 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Iglesia Católica. Santa Catarina (Usulután, Usulután) Registros parroquiales, 1806-1952 - Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Cemeteries
Indexes of those buried in the cemeteries of the municipality of Usulután may be located in FindAGrave.com
 * Cementerio Municipal de Usulután
 * Direction: Carretera del Litoral, Usulután
 * Cementerio General de Usulután Sur
 * Direction: Carretera del Litoral, Usulután