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Portugal birth records are invaluable resources for genealogists tracing their family history. These records, known as "registos de batismo" (baptismal records) before 1911, became compulsory in 15631. After 1911, civil registration was introduced, creating more detailed birth records.
Portuguese birth records typically include the child's name, parents' names, and grandparents' names, making them particularly useful for building family trees.
Unique to Portugal, records from the late 17th century onwards often include the parents' place of birth, allowing researchers to trace family migrations. Additionally, post-1860 records are highly detailed due to standardization, providing a wealth of information for genealogists. These records are generally held in district archives for documents over 100 years old, while more recent records can be found in local Civil Registry Offices
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Portugal, Madeira, Index of Baptisms, 1738-1910 Portugal, Baptisms, 1570-1910 Portugal, Porto, Catholic Church Baptisms Portugal, Setúbal, Catholic Church Baptisms See the entire collection catalog of birth records in Portugal |
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