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''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil_Church_Records|Church Records]]'' | {{Brazil-sidebar}}''[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Brazil_Church_Records|Church Records]]'' | ||
Roman Catholic Church records are among the most important records for genealogical research in Brazil. This is because the vast majority of Brazilians were Catholic and were registered in the records of the local parish, which records are called registros paroquiais (parish registers). These records include entries for baptisms, marriages, deaths, and burials. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the registers, with personal information on the family. In addition, church records may include church censuses, account books, confirmations, and other church-related records. | Roman Catholic Church records are among the most important records for genealogical research in Brazil. This is because the vast majority of Brazilians were Catholic and were registered in the records of the local parish, which records are called registros paroquiais (parish registers). These records include entries for baptisms, marriages, deaths, and burials. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the registers, with personal information on the family. In addition, church records may include church censuses, account books, confirmations, and other church-related records. | ||