Brazil

Class Outline:   Goals 1-2   |   (Portuguese)

1. Get Started: Read these articles to get started with research in Brazil.
   
   FS—Brazilian Research, Getting Started
   FS—Wiki:—Brazil Genealogy


2. Basics: Learn more about basic research in Brazil.
   
   RT—Getting Started with Research in Brazil - 2019
   LT—Genealogy Research in Brazil


3. Archives and Libraries: Learn about Brazil archives and libraries in these articles.
   
   FS—Wiki: Archives and Libraries   
   • Archival Research
   • National Government Archives and Libraries
   • State Archives
   • Libraries and Archives of Portugal
   • Private and Public Libraries
   
   AF—Exploring Brazil's National Archives for Genealogy


4. Explore library and archive resources in the Guia Genealogica site.
5. Correspondence: Use this guide for corresponding with Brazilian organizations about genealogy resources.
   
   FS—Portuguese Letter-Writing Guide

Records and Databases

1. Record Finder: Learn how to find basic records in Brazil.
   
   FS—Wiki: Brazil Record Finder


2. Sites: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
3. Explore the Slave Societies Digital Archive page.
4. Search for free online books on Brazil research on the FamilySearch site.

1. Surnames: Learn about name and surname patterns in Brazilian records.
   
   FS—Brazil Names
   FS—Brazilian Surnames


2. Learn more about Brazilian surnames.
   
   MH Wiki—Brazilian Surnames
   AF—Understanding Brazilian Surnames


3. Search the Geneanet site for Brazilian surnames.
4. Word List: Use the Portuguese Genealogical Word List to assist in research.
   
   FS—Wiki: Portuguese Genealogical Word List


5. Handwriting: Explore the BYU Portuguese Script Tutorial.