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== Title in the Language of the Record == | == Title in the Language of the Record == | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
The information in each record varies by year. | The information in each record varies by year. | ||
==== Probate Records ==== | ==== Probate Records ==== | ||
'''Wills''' may include the following information: | '''Wills''' may include the following information: | ||
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*Name of executor | *Name of executor | ||
==== Land and Residence Records ==== | ==== Land and Residence Records ==== | ||
'''Land Records''' may include: | '''Land Records''' may include: | ||
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*Birth date and/or place | *Birth date and/or place | ||
==== Citizenship Records ==== | ==== Citizenship Records ==== | ||
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*Where children were born | *Where children were born | ||
==== Civil Registration ==== | ==== 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)]] | 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)]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below. | If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below. | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
'''To search by image:'''<br> | '''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> | ||
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> | |||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
=== For Help Reading these Records === | === For Help Reading these Records === | ||
These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides: | These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides: | ||
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*[[Brazil Language and Languages]] | *[[Brazil Language and Languages]] | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
*Using the date a will was released, look backward in time for the death record. | *Using the date a will was released, look backward in time for the death record. | ||
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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 | 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 | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
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*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. | *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 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. | *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. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/LatinAmerica/Brazil.pdf Brazil Research Outline] | *[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/LatinAmerica/Brazil.pdf Brazil Research Outline] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Brazil%22 Brazil Research Help] | *[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Brazil%22 Brazil Research Help] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records]] | *[[Brazil Civil Registration- Vital Records]] | ||
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*[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] | *[[Brazil Genealogy|Brazil]] | ||
== How You Can Contribute == | == How You Can Contribute == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citations for this Collection == | == Citations for this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | ||
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