Rakhine State, Myanmar Genealogy

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

Jurisdiction Information
Rakhine State, formerly known as Arakan, is situated on the western coast of Myanmar. It covers an area of 36,778.0 km2(14,200.1 sq mi). Its capital is Sittwe. The majority of the population is the ethnic Rakhine, followed by the Rohingya Muslims. The predominant religion here is Buddhism.

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FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


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 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Research Tools

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