Botswana Genealogy

Africa Botswana Guide to Botswana ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information
Botswana is a country in Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It was formerly ruled by Great Britain. The official languages are Setswana and English.

Botswana Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Botswana. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.

Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Botswana. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.


 * Central District
 * Francistown Town Council
 * Gaborone Town Council
 * Ghanzi District
 * Jwaneng Town Council
 * Kgalagadi District
 * Kgatleng District
 * Kweneng District
 * Lobatse Town Council
 * Northeast District
 * Northwest District
 * Selebi-Pikwe Town Council
 * Southeast District
 * Southern District

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map