Vientiane Prefecture, Laos Genealogy

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

Prefecture Information
Vientiane Prefecture or Vientiane Municipality is located in northwestern Laos. This prefecture was created in 1989, when it was split off from Vientiane Province. The national capital, Vientiane is located in this prefecture. The main ethnic group here is Lao.

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 Vientiane Prefecture
 * List of Clan Associations in Vientiane Prefecture