British Indian Ocean Territory Genealogy

Guide to British Indian Ocean Territory ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British colony in the Indian Ocean half way between Africa and Indonesia. Formerly part of Mauritius and split off for military puposes (the base at Diego Garcia) in 1965. Mauritius still claims these islands and her claim is recognized by the United Nations. The official language is English.

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Genealogy records are kept on the local level in British Indian Ocean Territory.

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