Greenland Genealogy

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Greenland

Guide to Greenland ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Country Information

Greenland is an island autonomous country within the Danish Realm in the Atlantic Ocean whose nearest neighbors are Canada and Iceland. The official language is Greenlandic (Kalaallisut).

Getting Started

Getting Started with Greenland Research Links to articles on getting started with Greenland research. Greenland Census Greenland Church Records

Greenland Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Greenland research. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Factsheet Denmark-Greenland Websites

Greenland Map

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in the Greenland.

Municipalities

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in the Greenland. Municipalities:

• Kujalleq
• Qaasuitsup
• Qeqqata
• Sermersooq

FamilySearch Resources

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

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research

Ethnic Groups

• Greenlandic Inuit
• Inughuit ethnic group
• Kalaallit ethnic group
• Tunumiit ethnic group

Online Resources

• Greenland Guide