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Peru’s death records are an invaluable resource for genealogists researching family histories in this historically rich South American country. Civil registration of deaths officially began in 1856, as part of nationwide reforms to standardize vital records. Earlier records can be found in Catholic Church registers dating back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonial period. These church documents are particularly valuable for tracing baptisms, marriages, and burials prior to the introduction of civil registration.
Death records typically provide essential details such as the deceased’s name, date and place of death, age, cause of death, and names of family members. Supplementary sources, like cemetery inscriptions, obituaries, and probate documents, help fill gaps in earlier documentation and enrich genealogical research.
Peru’s complex history, influenced by its Indigenous civilizations, particularly the Inca Empire, Spanish colonization, and waves of European and Asian immigration, is reflected in these records. They offer insights into family connections and demographic trends across Peru’s diverse regions, from the Andes to the Amazon and coastal areas. For genealogists, Peru’s death records are an indispensable tool for uncovering ancestry and understanding the nation’s cultural and historical evolution, connecting families to Peru’s vibrant and layered past.
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- Peru, Deaths, 1750-1930 214,990 records
