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With nearly 10 years of experience in genealogy research projects, I specialize in Portuguese immigration to the United States, as well as to Canada, Australia, England, and Brazil. I have assisted over 100 clients in exploring their Portuguese ancestry, including in the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. My academic background includes a BA in Journalism, an MA in Leisure, Heritage, and Development, and an MA in History - Early Modern History, all from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. I am currently researching the English community in Lisbon during the 17th century.

Professional Focus

• Migration research, family history and genealogy in Portugal dating back to the 1500s
• On-site research and document retrieval in the districts of Viseu, Coimbra, Guarda, Aveiro, and Lisbon
• Paleographic transcription and translation
• Research support in Portuguese-speaking countries
• Brick-wall analysis and problem-solving
• Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGEN) and ASBRAP (Associação Brasileira de Pesquisadores de História e Genealogia)
• Collaboration with multiple companies on genealogy research, document retrieval, and citizenship processes

Geographic Specialities
Portugal (Mainland)
Azores Islands
Madeira and Porto Santo
United States
 

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Languages
English (fluent)
Portuguese (native)
Spanish (reading only)