Laos Genealogy

Guide to Laos ancestry, family history and genealogy parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.

Country Information
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic republic, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Vientiane.. The country covers a total area of 237,955 km2

Ethnic groups here include ; Lao, Khmu, Hmong, Phouthai, Tai, Makong, Katang, Lue, and Akha. The official language is Lao.

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

Jurisdictions
 Attapeu Bokeo Bolikhamsai Champasak Hua Phan Khammouane Luang Namtha Luang Prabang</li> Oudomxay</li> Phongsali</li> Sayabouly</li> Slavan</li> Savannakhet</li> Sekong</li> Vientiane Capital</li> Vientiane Province</li> Xieng Khouang</li> Xaisomboun Province</li></li>

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research