Shan State, Myanmar Genealogy

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

Jurisdiction Information
Shan State, also known as Muang Tai and Shanland, covers an area of 155,801.3 km2(60,155.2 sq mi). Its capital is Taunggyi. The ethnic groups in this state include the Shan, Pa-O, Intha, Lahu, Lisu, Taungyo, Danu, Shwe Palaung Ngwe Palaung, Ahka, and Kachin (Jingpo). The predominant religion here is Buddhism.

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 Shan State
 * List of Clan Associations in Shan State
 * Shan State Government Office