Republic of the Congo Genealogy

Guide to Republic of the Congo ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information
Republic of the Congo is a country in Africa bordered by Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), Angola, and Gabon. It was formerly a colony of France. The official language is French.

Getting Started


Republic of the Congo Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in the Republic of the Congo.

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
 * Family History Center locator map