Kayah State, Myanmar Genealogy

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

Jurisdiction Information
Kayah State is located in eastern part of Myanmar. It covers an area of 11,670 km2 (4,510 sq mi). Its capital is Loikaw. The predominant ethnic group in this state is the Karenni, also known as Red Karen, or Kayah. Buddhists form the largest religious community in this state.

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 Kayah State
 * List of Clan Associations in Kayah State
 * Official Government Website