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== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==


'''Key genealogical facts found in most birth records may include the following:''' [[Image:Portugal portalegre misc records birth.jpg|thumb|right|Portugal portalegre misc records birth.jpg]]
'''Key genealogical facts found in most birth records may include the following:'''  
 
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*Child’s name  
*Child’s name  
*Birth date  
*Birth date  
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To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "District" category <br> ⇒Select the "Municipality" category <br> ⇒Select the "Record Type and Year Range" category which takes you to the images  
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "District" category <br> ⇒Select the "Municipality" category <br> ⇒Select the "Record Type and Year Range" category which takes you to the images  
 
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.  
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Keep in mind:  
Keep in mind:  
 
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.  
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.  
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.


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