Greece Genealogy

Guide to Greece ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Country Information
Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is bordered by Albania, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Bulgaria, and Turkey. Greece belonged to the Ottoman Empire from the fifteenth century to 1821. The official language is Greek.

Greece Clickable Map
This map shows the regions (Perifereia - Περιφέρεια) and prefectures (Nomos - Νομός) of Greece. To see a map of the former prefectures of Greece, go to Greece Jurisdictions.

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
 * New! Greek Genealogy Guide published by GreekAncestry
 * Historical Records