Mexico, Aguascalientes, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include copies of original civil registration records of births from the State of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Some of these records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection. Additional indexed records will be added as they become available.

Citation for This Collection
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Record Content
Birth records usually contain the following information:
 * Date and place of registration
 * Registrant or informant and their personal information
 * Child's name and gender
 * Child’s date and place of birth
 * Father's name, age, marital status, occupation and residence
 * Mother's maiden name, age, marital status and residence
 * Names of paternal grandparents
 * Names of maternal grandparents
 * Names of witnesses and their personal information

How to Use the Record
To begin your search, it is helpful to know the name and some other identifying information such as the birth place or birth date.

Search the Collection
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: •	There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. •	You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. •	Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Spanish. For help with reading the records, see the following wiki articles: [Mexico Language and Languages]

Tips to Keep in Mind
•	When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. •	Continue to search the index and records to identify siblings or children. •	Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Unable to Find your Ancestor?
•	Check for variant spellings of the names. •	Search the records of nearby localities.

Related Websites
[Mexico Civil Registry]

Related Wiki Articles
[Mexico Civil Registration] [Aguascalientes Civil Registration]

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