Category: Portugal immigration

Puerto Rico Digitized Church Books

Family researchers are looking for Puerto Rico church records. This post will help everyone understand why some are easily available and where you should be looking for the information. A must read for every researcher looking for church records.

By Anna Bayala September 10, 2020 2

Trujillo Alto Church Records & Other Resources

One of the hardest things is locating family records for Trujillo Alto in Puerto Rico due to the lack of access to books or not all books being filmed by the LDS back in the 1980s. However, that should not stop us from seeking information on what is available. I am currently working on the…

By Anna Bayala July 7, 2019 0

Brazil Digitized Civil Records

This is my third post on Brazil, however, it is about many different types of records that are available online. The records covering Brazil are extensive and the best part is that they are available for free to review.  Since they make the records available at no charge, I ask that you volunteer for one…

By Anna Bayala January 26, 2017 1

Brazil Digitized Church Records Available Online

There are many digitized church records for Brazil available online and the best thing is that they are available for free.  You can assist the website with indexing projects they have underway to make researching easier for all.  Note that if you don’t read or speak the language, Google Translate is a great option.  I…

By Anna Bayala January 26, 2017 0

Seeing Brazilian Church Records – Searchable Databases

When I first took my DNA test years ago with 23andMe, the last thing I expected to find was Brazilian cousins.  As I wrote to them, many stated that they are always known that their ancestors were from Brazil and didn’t realize that they would match with cousins from the Caribbean.  Although I am born…

By Anna Bayala January 26, 2017 0

Panama Roman Catholic Church Records Searchable Database

FamilySearch updated the search database for Panama’s Catholic Church records just in time for the Christmas holiday.  The church records cover a time period from 1707-1973.  You can use the link below to search for ancestors’ records. Panama, Catholic Church Records, 1707-1973 Or you can simply browse the images as the database search is limited. …

By Anna Bayala December 25, 2016 1