Uganda Genealogy

Africa UgandaGuide to Uganda genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Country Information
Uganda is a country in Africa bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). The official languages are Swahili and English.

Uganda Map
Genealogy records are kept on the state level in Uganda.

Jurisdictions
Uganda is divided into four administrative regions with 111 recently formed districts and the capital city of Kampala. Regions:


 * Central Region (23 Districts, capital city Kampala)
 * Eastern Region (32 Districts)
 * Northern Region (30 Districts)
 * Western Region (26 Districts)

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Browse Uganda Maps for Historical Periods
 * Directory of Cities, Towns and Regions
 * Maps selected by type (Political etc.)
 * Maps of the World-Uganda
 * In Memoriam: The African World War II cemetery in Jinja, Uganda