South Sumatra, Indonesia Genealogy

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

Province Information
South Sumatra is located on the southeast of the island of Sumatra. It covers an area of 91,592 km2 (35,364 sq mi). The capital of the province is Palembang.

The province has no clear ethnic dominance, although the Malays are the majority. They are also called the Palembang people. They still live in houses built on water.

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FamilySearch Resources
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 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
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Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in South Sumatra
 * List of Clan Associations in South Sumatra