Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration and Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type: | Mixed |
| Collection years: | 1820-1958 |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Title in the Language: | Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Registro Civil e Outros Registros Vários |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection includes wills, land records, election records, naturalizations, and other records from 1820-1958 for various cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This collection also includes any of the above records as well as some birth, marriage, and death records that had been notarized by the state of Rio de Janeiro.
This collection contains records from the notary offices of Rio de Janeiro. Records published in the collection Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration come from the civil registration offices of Rio de Janeiro.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Portuguese. For help reading these records see Portuguese Genealogical Word List and Brazil Language and Languages.
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
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Wills
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Land
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Election
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Naturalization
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See Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records for more information on civil registration in Brazil.
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Naturalization Application
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How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]
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:
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.
If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below.
To search by image:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the 'Município' (Municipality) category
⇒ Select the 'Cartório' (Notary Office) category
⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro e anos' (Record Type and Years) category which takes you to the images.
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[edit | edit source]
These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides:
- 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
- Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents'names
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records Brazil Census
- Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family.
- The name of a marriage officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. However, ministers may have reported marriages performed in other counties
- Compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
- Use the marital status to identify previous marriages
- Witnesses often were relatives of the parents
To learn more about using the information in civil records, view this lesson for free: Brazil Beginning Research Series Lesson 2: Civil Registration Records – English
Tips to Keep in Mind[edit | edit source]
- 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
- For 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
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Brazil.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: A citation will be available on the Collection Details page when the collection is published. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
