Portugal, Porto Passport Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

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What is in This Collection?
This is a collection of passport registers for the years 1940-1950 that are housed at the Arquivo Distrital de Porto, Portugal. From the middle of the 19th century to the late 1950s, nearly two million Portuguese left Europe to live in, Brazil and the United States. This collection covers passport registers, which were authorized documents given to people wanting to travel outside their province in the same country, passengers in transit, or passengers going overseas. The person traveling had to show this permission as he or she was entering the destination place. The records are handwritten in Portuguese.

Reading These Records
These records are in Portuguese. For help reading these records see the following guides:


 * Portuguese Genealogical Word List
 * Portuguese Letter-writing Guide
 * Learning Center Resources:

Collection Content
Passport registers generally contain the following information:


 * Name of person requesting a passport
 * Date and place where it was requested
 * Personal description
 * Origin and destination place
 * If person is traveling with minor children, it will specify so
 * Age or date of birth
 * Occupation

How Do I Search the Collection?
When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, as well as some identifying information such as age and residence.

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How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Portugal.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing this Collection
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