Portugal, Lamego, Diocesan Records, 1529-1963

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains index and images of church records of baptisms, marriages, and burials from parishes in the Diocese of Lamego, Portugal. for the years 1529-1963. Catholic parish records are a reliable source for genealogical research before 1911 when the civil registration was implemented. For records after 1911, it is suggested that you research both the civil registry and the church records to verify information.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Reading These Records

These records are written in Portuguese. For help reading them see:

• Portuguese Genealogical Word List
• Portuguese Letter-writing Guide
• Brigham Young University: Portuguese Script Tutorial

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Portugal, Lamego, Diocesan Records, 1529-1963.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism Date and place of baptism Child's name and gender Child's date and place of birth Parents’ names and origin Names of paternal grandparents Names of Maternal grandparents Names of godparents

Marriage Date and place of the event Names of the bride and groom Civil status of bride and groom at time of the event Place of origin and/or residence of bride and groom Names of parents Names of witnesses

Death or burial Place and date of death Name of the deceased Civil status of deceased person at time of death Civil status and name of spouse, if married at time of death Cause of death Names of living parents and children If the deceased left a testament (will) Place of burial (cemetery)