Guernsey, Channel Islands Genealogy

Europe Channel Islands  Guernsey

Country Information
The Bailiwick of Guernsey (Norman: Bailliage de Guernesey) is a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France in the Channel Islands. The islands were formerly under the control of Brittany and, later, Normandy and France. The Bailiwick of Guernsey was occupied by German troops during World War II. The official language is English.

Guernsey Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Guernsey. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.



Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Guernsey. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.

As well as the island of Guernsey itself, the Bailiwick includes the islands of Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets.

The ten parishes of Guernsey are: • 5

FamilySearch Resources
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