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== Getting started with Brazil research == | == Getting started with Brazil research == | ||
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Welcome to the Brazil page of the research wiki! FamilySearch Wiki is a community website dedicated to helping people throughout the world learn how to find their ancestors.Through the Brazil page you will learn how to find, use, and analyze records for Brazil of genealogical value. The content on this page provides helps and tips for beginner, intermediate, and expert researchers alike. Here you will find helpful research tools and research guidance to aid you in your search for your ancestors. The Brazil page is a work in progress, your contributions and feedback are essential! | Welcome to the Brazil page of the research wiki! FamilySearch Wiki is a community website dedicated to helping people throughout the world learn how to find their ancestors.Through the Brazil page you will learn how to find, use, and analyze records for Brazil of genealogical value. The content on this page provides helps and tips for beginner, intermediate, and expert researchers alike. Here you will find helpful research tools and research guidance to aid you in your search for your ancestors. The Brazil page is a work in progress, your contributions and feedback are essential! | ||
<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1307206745123_187" />Brazil is the largest country by both land area and population on the continent of South America. Also more people speak Portuguese in Brazil by far than speak that language in any other country, including [[Portugal|Portugal]]. Discovered by the Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral in April 21st, 1500 was populated by immigrants in the 1600s and 1700s becaming home to many, including immigrants from [[Italy]] and [[Germany]] who primarily settled in the south of the country.<br> | <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1307206745123_187" />Brazil is the largest country by both land area and population on the continent of South America. Also more people speak Portuguese in Brazil by far than speak that language in any other country, including [[Portugal|Portugal]]. Discovered by the Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral in April 21st, 1500 was populated by immigrants in the 1600s and 1700s becaming home to many, including immigrants from [[Italy]] and [[Germany]] who primarily settled in the south of the country.<br> | ||
For help getting started with Brazilian research see [[Brazilian Research: Getting Started|Getting Started.]] | For help getting started with Brazilian research see [[Brazilian Research: Getting Started|Getting Started.]] | ||
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| [[Acre, Brazil|Acre]] | | [[Acre, Brazil|Acre]] | ||
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*(language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.) | *(language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.) | ||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/c/cf/Brazil_Research_Outline.pdf Brazil Research Outline] | *[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/c/cf/Brazil_Research_Outline.pdf Brazil Research Outline] | ||
*Research Guide: [http://net.lib.byu.edu/fslab/researchoutlines/LatinAmerica/Brazil.pdf BYU Research Outline for Brazil]<br> | *Research Guide: [http://net.lib.byu.edu/fslab/researchoutlines/LatinAmerica/Brazil.pdf BYU Research Outline for Brazil]<br> | ||
*[[Brazil Websites|Websites]] | *[[Brazil Websites|Websites]] | ||
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Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | ||
*[[ | *[[Brazil Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Brazil Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
*[[ | *[[Brazil Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Brazil Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Brazil Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Brazil Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
== Help Wanted == | == Help Wanted == | ||
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In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | ||
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*[[Brazilian Research: Getting Started|Getting Started]] | *[[Brazilian Research: Getting Started|Getting Started]] | ||
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*Hot off the Press! | *Hot off the Press! | ||
more... | more... | ||
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*Current Events | *Current Events | ||
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*[[Brazil Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Brazil Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[Brazil Biography|Biography]] | *[[Brazil Biography|Biography]] | ||
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*[http://www.cbg.org.br/index.php Colégio Brasileiro de Genealogia] | *[http://www.cbg.org.br/index.php Colégio Brasileiro de Genealogia] | ||
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[[Category:Brazil]] | [[Category:Brazil]] | ||
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