Paraguay, Military Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Paraguay

What is in This Collection?
This collection consist of military enlistment records from Paraguay. Some of these records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection. Additional indexed records will be published as they become available

Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading these records see the following guides:
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
 * FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of soldier
 * Birth date and place
 * Parents' names and place of origin
 * Occupation
 * Educational level
 * Date enlisted
 * Date discharged

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

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?

 * Use the birth and place to locate ancestor in church and civil records
 * Use the parents' information to locate them in church and civil records and see if there other family members

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

 * Name may be misspelled so try variations of the spelling of the name
 * Person may be known by another name or nickname

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Paraguay
 * Paraguay Record Finder

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Paraguay, registros militares, 1872-2008
 * Paraguay, registros de veteranos de la Guerra del Chaco, 1930-2015
 * Catálogo de nombres y materias : fichero general, 1544-1880

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Paraguay Miscellaneous Records, 1509-1977
 * Paraguay, Catholic Church Records, 1754-2015

Related Digital Books

 * Aurelio Garcindo Fernandes de Sá : capitão teniente do corpo da armada brasileira, 1865-1870

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.