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Revision as of 17:34, 11 September 2016
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Guide to Uganda genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Country Information[edit | edit source]
Uganda is a country in Africa bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). The official languages are Swahili and English.[1]
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with Uganda ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with Uganda research. |
Uganda Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in Uganda research.
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Uganda Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the state level in Uganda.
Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]
Uganda is divided into four administrative regions with 111 recently formed districts and the capital city of Kampala.
Regions:
- Central Region (23 Districts, capital city Kampala)
- Eastern Region (32 Districts)
- Northern Region (30 Districts)
- Western Region (26 Districts)
FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Uganda," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda, accessed 20 April 2016.