Mulungu, Paraíba, Brazil Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Mulungu ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History
THE MUNICIPALITY had its origins in the Camarazal property, the name given to the stream that bathed it. Later, the village was formed on the banks of the Mamanguape River and the name of Mulungu, an abundant tree in the region. The Igreja Matriz, located in the upper part of the city, started construction in 1943. In its evolution, the municipality had the following names: Mulungu (until 1943), Camarazal (until 1948, and again Mulungu (until the present date). In 1937, the district of Mulungu appears in the municipality of Guarabira. On December 31, 1943, the district of Mulungu was renamed Camarazal. On January 7, 1949, the district of Camarazal was renamed Mulungu again. Elevated to the category of municipality with the name of Mulungu, on April 29, 1959, separated from Guarabira.

Local Offices
Ofício do Registro Civil e Tabelionato de Notas Rua João Pessoa, 22 Centro Mulungu PB 58354-000 Telephone: (83) 9964-2458 Website: https://cartorio.info/oficio-de-registro-civil-e-tabelionato-de-notas-07-244-7/

Online Resources

 * Brazil, Paraíba, Catholic Church Records, 1731-2013 no Registros Históricos do FamilySearch

Local Churches
Paroquia Santo Antônio Rua Antônio de Aquino, s/n Centro Mulungu PB 58354-000 Telephone: (83) 3288-1119 E-mail: paroquiamulungu@hotmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pstamulungu/