Kayin State, Myanmar Genealogy

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

Jurisdiction Information
Kayin State, also known by its former name Karen State, covers an area of 30,382.8 km(11,730.9 sq mi). Its capital is Hpa-An. The predominant religion in this state 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
 * Family History Center locator map

Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in Kayin State
 * List of Clan Associations in Kayin State