Eritrea Genealogy

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

Country Information
Eritrea is a country in Africa bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. It was formerly ruled by Italy. In lieu of an official language, Tigrinya serves as the de facto language.

Getting Started
Eritrea Online Genealogy Records FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups

Eritrea Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Eritrea.

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

Cemeteries

 * Asmara War Cemetery