Spain Birth Records Index

Spain's birth records are invaluable resources for genealogists tracing their family history.

Civil registration in Spain began in 1870, providing detailed birth records that typically include the child's name, date and place of birth, and parents' names and occupations. For records prior to 1870, researchers can turn to church baptismal records, which often date back to the 16th century.

Spanish birth records are unique in that they often include marginal notes, providing additional information about the individual's life events, such as marriages or deaths.

Another distinctive feature is the inclusion of grandparents' names in many records, offering an extra generation of family information.

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Collections available in Spain


Spain, Baptisms, 1502-1940 24,992,896 records available Spain, Navarre, Index of Baptisms, 1559-1910 4,235,647 records available Spain, Biscay, Baptisms 3,771,312 records available Spain, Vitoria Diocese, Index of Baptisms, 1535-1903 2,493,190 records available Spain, Málaga, Municipal Birth Records 415,254 records available Spain, Sevilla, Municipal Birth Records 183,263 records available Spain, Córdoba, Municipal Birth Records 97,847 records available Spain, Asturias, Municipal Births Records 92,127 records available See the entire collection catalog of birth records in Spain

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