Laos Genealogy

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Laos

Guide to Laos ancestry, family history and genealogy parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.

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Local Research Resources
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Country Information

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic republic, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Vientiane.. The country covers a total area of 237,955 km²

Ethnic groups here include ; Lao, Khmu, Hmong, Phouthai, Tai, Makong, Katang, Lue, and Akha. The official language is Lao.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Laos Research Links to articles on getting started with Laos research. Laos Census Laos Civil Registration Laos Church Records FamilySearch Resources

Laos Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Laos research. Laos Genealogy (MyHeritage) Laos Genealogy (RootsWeb) Hmong Genealogy Ancestry message boards

Laos Online Genealogy Records

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Laos Map

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Laos.

Provinces

Attapeu Bokeo Bolikhamsai Champasak Hua Phan Khammouane Luang Namtha Luang Prabang Oudomxay Phongsali Sayabouly Slavan Savannakhet Sekong Vientiane Capital Vientiane Province Xieng Khouang Xaisomboun

FamilySearch Resources

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

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research