Tonga Genealogy

United States Pacific Tonga

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

Country Information

Tonga is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It was a British protectorate from 1900 to 1970. The official language is English.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Tonga Research Links to articles on getting started with Tonga research. Pacific Island Guide

Tonga Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Tonga research. World Vital Records Roots Web Localities Tonga To learn about the noble, chieftan, and royal lines, click here for a website established by Christopher Bayers of the UK.  Mr. Bayers also provides Niu'atuputapu lines of those who ruled the Tongan island of 'Eua. German and Tonga government relationship BYU Research Guide for Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga

Tonga Clickable Map

Genealogy records are kept on the state level in Tonga. Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information.

FamilySearch Resources

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

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
• Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
• Historical Records
• Family History Center locator map