Palau Genealogy

Palau Wiki Topics
Beginning Research
Research Strategies Record Finder
Record Types
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Palau Background
History Jurisdictions Languages	Maps & Gazetteers
Local Research Resources
Archives & Libraries Societies Family History Centers

Oceania

Palau

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

Country Information

Palau is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbors are Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The official languages are Palauan and English.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Palau Research Links to articles on getting started with Palau research. Pacific Island Guide

Palau Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Palau research. Micronesia Genealogy Project for Palau Palau Mailing List

Palau Map

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Palau.

Jurisdictions

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Palau. Palau is divided into 16 states.

• Aimeliik
• Airai
• Angaur
• Hatohobei
• Kayangel
• Koror
• Melekeok
• Ngaraard
• Ngarchelong
• Ngardmau
• Ngatpang
• Ngchesar
• Ngeremlengui
• Ngiwal
• Peleliu
• Sonsorol

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