American Samoa Genealogy
Pacific Samoa (Western and American)
United States
American Samoa
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Guide to American Samoa ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Country Information
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States in the Pacific Ocean whose nearest neighbors are the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Samoa. The official languages are Samoan and English.[1]
Getting Started
Getting Started with American Samoa ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with American Samoa research. |
American Samoa Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in American Samoa research. |
American Samoa Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in American Samoa.
Jurisdictions
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in American Samoa. American Samoa is divided into three districts: Eastern, Western, and Manu'a. It also has two unorganized atolls, Swains Island and Rose Atoll (which is uninhabited). These districts and atolls are divided into 74 villages.
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
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "American Samoa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Samoa, accessed 6 May 2016.
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