Antuco, Biobío, Chile Genealogy

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

History

 * Historically, the Pehuenche people occupied what now is like the commune of Antuco.
 * In 1689, a hacienda called La Cantera was established, and over the years, the name was extended to the entire area.
 * In 1756 the Villa de Antuco was created.
 * In 1820 and 1835 the eruption of the Antuco volcano had a devastating effect on the whole area.
 * On October 26, 1979, the commune of Antuco was created.
 * It has a population of approximately 4,000 people.

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1885-1932 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1840-1905 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio Parroquial Antuco