Title  Portuguese emigration to Pernambuco: 1881-1913
Author  Carlos Eduardo Melo Fernandes dos Santos Filho
Advisor  João Santos Ramalho Cosme
Year  2021
Institution  Faculty of Arts, University of Lisbon
Degree  Masters
Area  Modern and Contemporary History
Keywords Emigration, Portugal, Pernambuco, Portuguese districts, Passport records
URI  https://repositorio.ulisboa.pt/handle/10451/47406

Abstract 

The purpose of this essay is to understand the historical phenomenon of portuguese emigration to the brazilian state of Pernambuco between the years of 1881 and 1911, on a large scale as well as on the small scale. By observing the passport requests books in six different portuguese districts, three on the coastline and three in the countryside, it became clear that the portuguese emigration to Pernambuco presented relevant numbers in relation to the larger phenomenon of portuguese emigration to Brazil. Whilst researching the data made available by each of the District Archives, such as age, gender, affiliation and professional background, the goal was to trace the similarities and differences in the emigration phenomenon observed in these districts as much as the individual profiles of the emigrant to Pernambuco, and the patterns that can be found. With these means and information, it will be possible to see the most recurring characteristics shown by the portuguese emigrant who chose Pernambuco as his destination in this period.