Panama Genealogy

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

Country Information
Panama is a country in Central America bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia. Panama is an isthmus that connects North and South America; because of its strategic location it has been a transportation hub since it was discovered in 1502. After its independence from Spain in 1821, Panama became a department of Colombia until 1903 when the United States began building the Panama Canal. The official language is Spanish.

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map