Cape Verde Islands Vital Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

Cape Verde

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Cape Verde
Flag of the Republic of Cape Verde
Flag of the Republic of Cape Verde
Location of Cape Verde off the west coast of Africa
Location of Cape Verde off the west coast of Africa
Location of Cape Verde
Record Description
Collection years: 1894-1922
Languages: Portuguese
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What is in This Collection?

This index covers events from 1894 through 1922. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections. This index is not complete for any particular place or region.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Births
  • Marriage
  • Deaths

Collection Content

  • Name of bride and groom
  • Names of the parents
  • Marriage date
  • Marriage place
  • FS Library Microfilm and item numbers for the source materials

How Do I Search This Collection?

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  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

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What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each spouse to find a couple's birth records and parents' names
  • Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision
  • Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
  • Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results

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