Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar Genealogy

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

Jurisdiction Information
Tanintharyi Region, formerly known as Tenasserim Division, is an administrative region of Myanmar. It covers an area of 43,344.9 km2 (16,735.6 sq mi). Its capital is Dawei (Tavoy). This region is home to the following ethnic groups: Bamar, Karens, Burmese Thai, Karennis, Burmese Malays and Mokens. The predominant religion is Buddhism.

FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog
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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
 * FamilySearch Center locator map

Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in Tanintharyi Region
 * List of Clan Associations in Tanintharyi Region