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    Tombstone Gran Capitan Monastery San Hieronimo, Spain

    Death records in Spain can be valuable resources for genealogical research. Spanish civil registration of deaths began in 1871, providing detailed information such as the deceased's name, age, place of birth, parents' names, and cause of death. Prior to 1871, church records often documented deaths and burials.

    Tombstones in Spanish cemeteries can offer additional insights, sometimes including birth dates, family relationships, and occupation.

    Researchers should be aware that privacy laws may restrict access to more recent death records in Spain.


    Collections available in SpainCollections available in Spain

    Spain, Biscay, Deaths
    642,282 records available
    Spain, Vitoria Diocese, Index of Deaths, 1573-1904
    483,122 records available
    Spain, Málaga, Municipal Death Records
    385,822 records available
    Spain Deaths, 1600-1920
    340,578 records available
    Spain, Córdoba, Municipal Death Records
    113,809 records available

    Spain, Navarre, Index of Deaths, 1592-1986
    95,048 records available
    Spain, Asturias, Municipal Death Records
    43,857 records available

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    Maor Malul. (2024, September 29). *Spain death records index*. MyHeritage Wiki. https://www.myheritage.com/wiki/Spain_death_records_index