Sierra Leone Genealogy

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

Country Information
Sierra Leone is a country in Africa bordered by Guinea and Liberia. English is the de facto official language, and Krio is the most widely spoken.

Sierra Leone Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Sierra Leone.

Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Sierra Leone. Provinces, districts, and areas:

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 Center locator map