Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration and Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== Title in the Language of the Record ==

Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Registro Civil e Outros Registros Vários  

== Record Description ==

This collection varies from the [[Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] collection in that this collection of records come from the notary offices of Rio de Janeiro; whereas the records of “Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration” come from the civil registration offices of Rio de Janeiro.  

A record/document that has been notarized is one where an appointed public officer certified that the information contained within the document is authentic and true.  

The records are in Portuguese; see the section "For Help Reading these Records" for access to translation helps.  

Additional images will be published as they become available.  

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== Record Content ==

 

=== Probate Records ===

 

'''Wills''' may include the following information:  

 

*Name of deceased  

*Deceased’s residence  

*Date the will was released and read  

*Names of deceased’s relatives to whom he gave inheritance  

*Relationship of each individual named to the deceased  

=== Land and Residence Records ===

 

'''Land Records''' may include:  

 

*Name of land owner  

*Address/location of owner/land  

'''Election records''' may include:  

 

*Name of voter  

*Address of voter  

*Civil status  

*Age  

*Marital status  

*Occupation  

=== Citizenship Records ===

'''Naturalization records''' may include:  

 

*Name of immigrant  

*Date and place of birth  

*Date and place of application  

*Marital status/spouse’s name  

*Address  

*Number of years in Brazil  

*Occupation and industry  

*Names of witnesses  

*Civil/citizen status in country of origin  

*Parents’ names  

*Date of arrival to Brazil  

*Name of ship, port of entry, and/or port of departure  

*Previous criminal activity (if any)  

*Previous political activity (if any)  

*Number of children  

=== Civil Registration ===

Go to this article to learn what information can be learned from birth, marriage, and death records from Rio de Janeiro, and to see some sample images: [[Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

== How to Use the Record ==

Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.  

See the sections below for tips and uses for searching and finding the record of your ancestor in this collection and using the information in the record.  

If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below.  

=== Search the Collection ===

 

'''To search by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Município' (Municipality) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Cartório' (Notary Office) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro e anos' (Record Type and Years) category which takes you to the images.<br>  

'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.  

=== For Help Reading these Records ===

These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides:  

 

*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]]  

=== Using the Information ===

 

*Using the date a will was released, look backward in time for the death record.  

*Use the information in naturalization records to find passenger lists and other records from your ancestor’s homeland.  

To learn more about using the information in civil records, view this lesson for free: [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/brazil-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-civil-registration-records/669 Brazil Beginning Research Series Lesson 2: Civil Registration Records] – English  

 

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.  

For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant.  

Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.  

Naturalization records are good for tracing your ancestors origins, i.e., where they moved from and when.  

Election and land records are used to trace your ancestors' migration, i.e., where they lived throughout their life, their economic situation, and their civil status.  

Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.  

Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.  

=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? ===

 

Church records are also a good substitute when birth, marriage, and death records can’t be found or are unavailable.  

 

*[[Brazil Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

Perhaps your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records:  

[[Brazil Emigration and Immigration]]  

 

== Related Wiki Articles ==

 

*[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records]]  

*[[Brazil Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Brazil Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Brazil Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Brazil Court Records]]  

*[[Brazil Notarial Records]]  

*[[Brazil Land and Property]]  

*[[Brazil Slavery and Bondage]]  

*[[Brazil Emigration and Immigration]]  

== Contributions to this Article ==

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. {{Collection citation| text =“Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration and Miscellaneous Records, 1820-1958.” Images. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Estado do Rio Arquivo Público, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.}}