South Sulawesi, Indonesia Genealogy

Guide to South Sulawesi Province ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Province Information
South Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Selatan) is located in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi. It covers an area of 46,717.48 km2 (18,037.72 sq mi). Its capital is Makassar. The predominant ethnic group is the Bugis, followed by Makassarese, Toraja, Luwu, and Javanese. The main religion in this province is Islam.

FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in South Sulawesi
 * List of Clan Associations in South Sulawesi