Genealogy Resources for Baja California Sur

In this post, you will find all the Genealogy Resources for Baja California Sur, Mexico that I have been able to find to date. It is believed that the first Spaniard in the area of what is now Baja California Sur was Fortún Ximénez who arrived in 1533. It is known that he and his crew did not remain long because they sacked the area’s pearls and abused the women, in turn, this resulted in a violent confrontation with the natives who killed Ximénez. The remainder of the crew returned to Mexico City with the pearls and stories of riches.

Even though there had been various explorations, the remoteness of the region impeded efforts at colonization until the 17th century. In 1697 Jesuit missionary Juan María de Salvatierra established the Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó Mission, the first permanent one of its kind in Baja California Sur. From there the order spread through most of the current state, founding sixteen missions in the territory of the current state to work with the Pericú, Guaycura, and Cochimí peoples.

From what I have researched you can expect to find records going all the way back up until 1744.

Catholic Church Records

Please note that the church records are together with those of Baja California.

• Baja California Sur, Catholic Church Records, 1750-1984 – (Browse Only)

• Mexico, Baptisms, 1560-1950 – (Search Only) Note: Not everything has been indexed.

• Mexico, Deaths, 1680-1940 – (Search Only) Note: Not everything has been indexed.

• Mexico, Marriages, 1570-1950 – (Search Only) Note: Not everything has been indexed.

Civil Registration Records

Please note that the civil registration records are together with those of Baja California.

• Baja California Sur, Civil Registration, 1860-2004 – (Browse Only)
• Request Official Birth Certificate – The Mexican government website to request an official birth certificate. Note: This is for more recent ancestors or, if born in Mexico, to request your own.

Facebook Pages or Groups

• Baja California Sur State Genealogy Group – This is our official Facebook group for Baja California Sur. Join today to network with other people researching ancestors in this state.

• Mayoral Family Genealogia – Facebook page focusing on the Mayoral Family of Baja California Sur.

• Baja California en Fotos – Not genealogy-focused, but great to get an idea of the land that your ancestors lived on.

Cemeteries for Baja California Sur

• Billion Graves – List of available cemeteries for

History of Baja California Sur

• Baja California Sur – Wikipedia page with a brief history of Baja California Sur.

• Baja California Sur – History page from the History Channels Website.

Information about Municipios of Baja California Sur

• 6 Municipios – Page that contains a map of Baja California Sur and all of its municipalities.

• Municipalities of Baja California Sur – Wikipedia containing all the municipios for Baja California Sur

Maps of Baja California Sur

• David Rumsey Map Collection – Here you will find old maps of Aguascalientes, perfect to help locate towns/cities whose names have changed.

Baja California SurGenealogy Forums

• Baja California Sur Ancestry Forums – Forum about Baja California Sur hosted by Ancestry.com

Baja California Sur State and Church Archives

• Archivo Pablo L Martínez  – Facebook page for the archives of Baja California Sur.

• Archivo Historico de Baja California Sur – Pablo L. Martinez – State website where you can a great deal of information on their archives and places where to find their documents and or request documents.

Websites Focusing on Baja California Sur Genealogy Research

I was not able to locate any.

I know that there are more Genealogy Resources for Baja California Sur out there but this is a start. As I come across more Genealogy Resources for Baja California Sur I will be posting them on this page. Also if your favorite resource is not mentioned here please send me an email I would love to include it.

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Note: The page was created on Sep 6, 2014, and last updated March 20. 2024