Uganda Genealogy

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Uganda

Guide 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.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Uganda Research Links to articles on getting started with Uganda research. How to Find Birth Records How to Find Marriage Records How to Find Death Records

Uganda Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Uganda research. Uganda Mailing Lists Ugandan Genealogy Search Uganda Genealogy Queries Uganda Genealogy Research Tools - Kindred Trails Geneanet tools Uganda search tool

Uganda Map

Genealogy records are kept on the state level in Uganda.

Regions

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 researching your family.

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research