Lesotho Genealogy

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

Country Information
Lesotho is an enclave country in Africa within South Africa. It was previously known as Basutoland. Great Britain formerly ruled the area. The official languages are Sesotho and English.

Lesotho Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Lesotho.

Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Lesotho. Districts:

• 5

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 Centre locator map