Nauru Genealogy

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

Country Information
Nauru is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. It was formerly known as Pleasant Island. Nauru was annexed by Germany and became a colony in the late 19th century. It became a mandate territory administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom following World War I. The island was occupied by Japan during World War II, and after the war entered into trusteeship again. Nauru achieved independence in 1968. The official languages are Nauruan and English.

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Nauru Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Nauru.



Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Nauru.

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


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records