Palau Genealogy

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
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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.

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