Chad Genealogy

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

Country Information
Chad is a country in Africa bordered by Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. It was formerly a colony of France. The official languages are French and Arabic.

Getting Started


Chad Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Chad.
 * Republic of Chad, Map
 * Rainfall map and directory of cities, towns and regions

History and Culture of the Republic of Chad

 * Colonial History
 * Military History
 * History and Culture
 * Languages

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research