Bengkulu, Indonesia Genealogy

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

Province Information
Bengkulu is located on the southwest coast of Sumatra. It covers an area of 19,919.33 km2 (7,690.90 sq mi). Bengkulu City is its capital. Bengkulu has many natural resources such as gold and coal. Bengkulu's population includes various indigenous ethnic groups, such as Rejangs, Javanese, Lemak, Serawai, Pekal, Enggano, Pasemah, Minangkabau and Malays. Other non-indigenous ethnic groups include Sudanese, Javanese, Acehese, Madurese, Batak, Chinese and others.

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 Bengkulu
 * List of Clan Associations in Bengkulu