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==How to Find the Records==
==Resources==
 
===Online Resources===
===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===


[https://www.arquivonacional.cv/ Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde]<br>
'''Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde'''<br>
Av. Combatentes da Liberdade da Pátria<br>
Av. Combatentes da Liberdade da Pátria<br>
Caixa Postal: 321<br>
Caixa Postal: 321<br>
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Ilha Santiago<br>
Ilha Santiago<br>
Cabo Verde<br>
Cabo Verde<br>
Telephone: +238 261 39 62<br>
Telephone: +238 261 39 62<br>
Email: [mailto:iancv@arquivonacional.cv iancv@arquivonacional.cv]<br>
Email: [mailto:iancv@arquivonacional.cv iancv@arquivonacional.cv]<br>
Fax: +238 2613964<br>
Fax: +238 2613964<br>
Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/arquivocv http://www.facebook.com/arquivocv]<br>
[https://www.facebook.com/arquivocv/ Facebook]<br>
[https://www.arquivonacional.cv/?page_id=330 General request form]<br>
[http://capeverde-islands.com/genealogyform.html Genealogical request form] to send by mail


Other locations: Civil registration offices
Other locations: Civil registration offices


National Archive of Portugal in Lisbon also has some records.<br>
'''Arquivo Nacional Torre do Tombo'''<br>
'''Arquivo Nacional Torre do Tombo'''<br>
(National Archive of Portugal)<br>
[http://antt.dglab.gov.pt/ Website]
[http://antt.dglab.gov.pt/ Website]<br>
[http://digitarq.arquivos.pt/ Catalog]
[http://digitarq.arquivos.pt/ Catalog]<br>
[http://antt.dglab.gov.pt/contactos/ Contact and Hours]<br>
[http://antt.dglab.gov.pt/contactos/ Contact and Hours]<br>
Alameda da Universidade<br>
Alameda da Universidade<br>
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Email: [mailto:dsieq@dglab.gov.pt dsieq@dglab.gov.pt]<br>
Email: [mailto:dsieq@dglab.gov.pt dsieq@dglab.gov.pt]<br>


==Historical Background==
==Background==


Time period: 1860-present<ref name="profile"></ref>
Time period: 1860-present


The National Institute of Statistics and the Civil State have the current databases of birth, death and marriages.<ref name="Unicef Cabo Verde">UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/cabo-verde/ UNICEF Data for Cabo Verde], accessed 16 May 2020. "Data sources:Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."</ref>
The National Institute of Statistics and the Civil State have the current databases of birth, death and marriages.<ref>UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/cabo-verde/ UNICEF Data for Cabo Verde], accessed 16 May 2020. "Data sources:Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."</ref>


==Coverage and Compliance==
==Coverage and Compliance==


Population coverage: 90% coverage of the population after 1910 and 50-65% before that.<ref name="profile"></ref>
By 1910, there was a 90% coverage of the population in civil registration. Before 1910 it was 50% to 65%.


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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*Place of residence at time of death
*Place of residence at time of death
*Occupation
*Occupation
*Cause of death<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Cape Verde,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1992-1999.</ref>
*Cause of death


For additional information about births, marriages, and deaths, see the [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/cabo-verde/ Unicef Data for Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)].
For additional information about births, marriages, and deaths, see the [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/cabo-verde/ Unicef Data for Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)].
==Strategy==


== References  ==
== References  ==
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[[Category:Cape Verde]] [[Category:Civil Registration]]
[[Category:Cabo Verde]] [[Category:Civil Registration]]

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Resources[edit | edit source]

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde
Av. Combatentes da Liberdade da Pátria
Caixa Postal: 321
Chã de Areia, Praia
Ilha Santiago
Cabo Verde
Telephone: +238 261 39 62
Email: iancv@arquivonacional.cv
Fax: +238 2613964
Facebook

Other locations: Civil registration offices

Arquivo Nacional Torre do Tombo
(National Archive of Portugal)
Website
Catalog
Contact and Hours
Alameda da Universidade
1649-010 Lisboa
Phone: +351 210 037 100
Email: dsieq@dglab.gov.pt

Background[edit | edit source]

Time period: 1860-present

The National Institute of Statistics and the Civil State have the current databases of birth, death and marriages.[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

By 1910, there was a 90% coverage of the population in civil registration. Before 1910 it was 50% to 65%.

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Births

  • Name of person
  • Date of birth
  • Names of parents
  • Father’s occupation and residence
  • Sometimes age of mother
  • Names of witnesses, their residence, occupations, and sometimes relationships

Marriage

  • Name of candidates
  • Their places of residence
  • Date of marriage
  • Sometimes ages
  • Sometimes names of parents or sponsors

Death

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death and burial
  • Age
  • Place of residence at time of death
  • Occupation
  • Cause of death

For additional information about births, marriages, and deaths, see the Unicef Data for Cabo Verde (Cape Verde).

Strategy[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, UNICEF Data for Cabo Verde, accessed 16 May 2020. "Data sources:Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."