Portugal, District of Lisboa, Municipal Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
These miscellaneous records from the district archive and municipal archives for the years 1850-1945 that are housed at the Arquivo Distrital de Lisboa, Portugal. This collection includes civil registration records of birth, marriage, and death. Additionally you may find military, electoral censuses, lists of foreigners and other records for the region of Lisboa, Portugal.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Portuguese. For help reading them see:
 * Portuguese Genealogical Word List
 * Portuguese Letter-writing Guide

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
 * Father name, occupation and origin
 * Mother's maiden name and origin
 * Names of paternal grandparents
 * Names of maternal grandparents

Marriage
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Names of the bride and groom
 * Groom's age, civil status, occupation and origin
 * Names of groom's parents
 * Bride's age, civil status and origin
 * Names of bride's parents
 * Names of witnesses

Death
 * Date and place of death
 * Name, age and gender of deceased
 * Marital status, occupation and origin of deceased
 * Parents' names and their origin if deceased is a minor child
 * Name of spouse, if married
 * Sometimes, a note if there is a testament (will)
 * Burial information

Military
 * Name
 * Age and physical description
 * Place of origin
 * Current residence
 * Enlistment date

Electoral Census
 * Name of principal
 * Age
 * Place of origin
 * Current residence
 * Party affiliation

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
 * Portugal’s emigration rate is one of the highest in the world. Check Portugal Emigration and Immigration for more information
 * For records after 1911, it is suggested that you research both civil registration and church records to verify information

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

Citing this Collection
Portugal, Distrito de Lisboa, Registros Municipais (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)