Spain, Cádiz, Municipal Records, 1784-1956

What is in This Collection?

This collection consists of various municipal records for the cities and towns of the province of Cádiz, Spain for the years 1784-1956. For additional details about the history of these records and help using them, see the wiki article Spain, Municipal Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Cities and parishes covered by the collection include: Arcos de la Frontera, Bornos, Cádiz, Espera, Gilbratar, Jerez de la Frontera, Medina Sidonia, Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real, Rota, San Fernando, Tarifa, Vejer de la Frontera, Villamartín.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Reading These Records

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

• Spanish Genealogical Word List
• Brigham Young University: Spanish Script Tutorial

FamilySearch Learning Center:

• Reading Spanish Handwriting
• Paleogra-what?! Deciphering Spanish Handwriting - Introduction
• Registros Civiles y Parroquiales (In Spanish)

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Spain, Province of Cádiz, Municipal Records,1784-1956.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as record-keeping practices often varied by time and location.

Civil Registration Birth Records Child's name and gender Place and date of birth Parents’ names Parents' country of birth (if not more specific)

Civil Registration Marriage Records Names and ages of groom and bride Date and place of marriage Birthplaces of groom and bride Marital status of groom and bride Names and ages of groom’s parents Names and ages of bride’s parents Who performed the marriage Names of witnesses

Death records Deceased's name and age (death records for women may be filed under their married name) Date and place of death Date and place of birth Marital status/spouse's name Names of parents Birthplaces of parents Name of informant Burial date and place

Censuses Names of household members Ages Birth dates of each household member Relationship of each household member to the head of the household Residence Nationality or place of origin

Draft Registrations Name and age of draftee Birth date and place Closest relation and residence Date and place of registration Names of parents Current military position (e.g., soldier or reserve)

Proofs of Nobility Name of principal noble His ancestry as far back as required by law to prove such nobility Immediate family members living and deceased His residence His titles and recognitions Titles and recognitions of noble blood ancestors

Collection Content

This collection includes civil registration records, censuses, military records, and other miscellaneous records, including nobility records (hidalguías). For additional details about these records and help using them see Spain, Municipal Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Sample Images

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  1862 Civil Registration Birth Record

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  1875 Civil Registration Death Record

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  1854 Civil Registration Marriage Record

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  Census Record

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  Draft Registration

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  Military Record