Fiji Genealogy

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

Country Information
Fiji is an island country in the Pacific Ocean whose nearest neighbors are Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Tonga, American Samoa, Samoa, Wallis and Futuna, and Tuvalu. It was formerly a colony of Great Britain. The official languages are English, Fijian, and Hindi.

Getting Started


Fiji Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Fiji.

Divisions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Fiji. Fiji is divided into Four Major Divisions which are further divided into 14 provinces. They are:


 * Central Division has 5 provinces: Naitasiri, Namosi, Rewa, Serua, and Tailevu.
 * Eastern Division has 3 provinces: Kadavu, Lau, and Lomaiviti.
 * Northern Division has 3 provinces: Bua, Cakaudrove, and Macuata.
 * Western Division has 3 provinces: Ba, Nadroga-Navosa, and Ra.

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