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Brazil


Goal 4: Emigration and Immigration


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Goal 4: Learn about Brazil emigration and immigration.


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ALearn about Brazilian emigration and immigration.


  1. Basics: Learn about Brazil emigration and immigration in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Brazil Emigration and Immigration   

  2. Learn more about immigration patterns in Brazil.

    AF—Brazilian Immigration Waves

  3. Wikipedia: Learn about immigration history and demographics in this Wikipedia article.

    Wikipedia—Brazilian Americans

  4. Town of Origin: Learn how to find an ancestor's town of origin in Brazil.

    FS—Wiki: Brazil Town of Origin

  5. Explore archive resources for immigration on the Guia Genealogica site.
  6. Read the online book "Brazilian Compass" to learn about vessels, immigration records, etc.
    Volume 1   Volume 2
  7. Refer to the Websites section of the Wiki page for additional ways to do research.
  8. Immigrant Ships: Explore the Immigrant Ships site for Brazil departures.
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