Guadeloupe Genealogical Records

Guadeloupe Birth & Baptism Records

French Protestant Church Records (1536-1863)

An index to and images of over 100,000 birth, marriage and death records from Protestant churches throughout France.

Miscellaneous Births & Baptisms Index (1534-1983)

A small index to several-hundred-thousand records from select countries.

Guadeloupe Marriage & Divorce Records

French Protestant Church Records (1536-1863)

An index to and images of over 100,000 birth, marriage and death records from Protestant churches throughout France.

Miscellaneous Marriage Index (1662-1945)

An index to more than 30,000 marriage records, including personal details, names of relations and particulars of marriage.

Guadeloupe Death & Burial Records

Jewish Online Worldwide Burial Registry (1550-Present)

A searchable database of over 1 million Jewish burials with photographs of the matzevot.

French Protestant Church Records (1536-1863)

An index to and images of over 100,000 birth, marriage and death records from Protestant churches throughout France.

Newspapers Covering Guadeloupe

Name Card Index to AP Stories (1905-1990)

An index to over 2.1 million people mentioned in Associated Press stories, including name, subject, location, date and a reference to the article.

Newspaper Archive: France (1823-1979)

Text-searchable copies of tens of thousands of French newspaper articles.

Subject Card Index to AP Stories (1937-1985)

An index to around 500,000 Associated Press articles.

AP Stories & Newsfeatures (1937-1985)

An index to and digital images of hundreds-of-thousands of world newspaper articles.

Guadeloupe Wills & Probate Records

British Inheritance Disputes Index (1574-1714)

An index to almost 78,000 wills that were disputed. The index can lead you to documents that may shed a great deal of genealogical information as disputes often arose between siblings and cousins.

Guadeloupe Military Records

UK WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls (1914-1920)

An index to over 6.5 million medals and awards bestowed on British military personnel. The awards are the British War Medal, Allied Victory Medal, 1914 Star, Territorial War Force Medal and Allied Subjects Medal; the latter of which contains many French, Belgians and Dutch.

War Graves Photographic Project (1815-Present)

Photographs of over 1.7 million military graves, largely of British and Commonwealth soldiers Names from monuments have been indexed.

Prisoners of War (1715-1945)

An index to and images records detailing the incarceration of 1.34 million military personnel, civilians, diplomats, missionaries & merchant seamen who were held as prisoners of war. The records cover British prisoners held by foreign powers and non-British prisoners held by Britain.

Normandy Occupation Military Records (1415-1453)

An index to men who served the English crown in the occupation of Normandy. Contains a reference to original documents.

Muster Roll Index (1369-1453)

An index to soldiers whose names occur in early muster rolls. Contains a reference to original documents held at The National Archives. Many men are stationed in France.

British Inheritance Disputes Index (1574-1714)

An index to almost 78,000 wills that were disputed. The index can lead you to documents that may shed a great deal of genealogical information as disputes often arose between siblings and cousins.

US State Department Records for France (1776-1939)

Official reports relating activities of American interest in France, prior to World War II, including accounts of diplomatic visits, political unrest, behind-the-scenes insights, and tales from within the American Embassy.

Calendar of Documents Preserved in France (918-1206)

Abstracts of French records relating to Britain.

US Supreme War Council Records (1914-1918)

The records of the American Section of the Supreme War Council consist of letters, reports, studies, minutes, cablegrams, charts, maps, pamphlets, and books sent to and received from American, French, British, and Italian sources.

Guadeloupe Directories & Gazetteers

CIA World Factbook (1994)

A statistic and descriptive gazetteer of nations.

France, Monaco, Algeria & Morocco Phone Directories (1907)

Details of 150,000 people extracted from early telephone directories. Entries may include name, address, occupation and phone number.

World Foreign Gazetteer (1998)

Useful for locating places, this searchable gazetteer gives brief details, latitude and longitude for more than 1.5 million features, places and regions throughout the world.

Crane's Directory & Buyer's Guide (1899-1900)

A directory listing manufactures in Britain, Europe and Australasia.

Guadeloupe Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Guadeloupe Histories & Books

Ancestry Member Stories (6000 BC-Present)

Over 7 million remembrances and historic details submitted by Ancestry members. Useful for local historians.

Ancestry Member Photos & Documents (6000 BC-Present)

Over 60 million historic photographs and documents submitted to Ancestry. This rich collection contains many rare sources of interest to local historians and will be relevant to most genealogical research.

France Historical Postcards (1890-1950)

A database containing over 46,000 historical postcards with photos of places in France. Each postcard caption has been indexed and may be searched by keyword or location.

US State Department Records for France (1776-1939)

Official reports relating activities of American interest in France, prior to World War II, including accounts of diplomatic visits, political unrest, behind-the-scenes insights, and tales from within the American Embassy.

The Battle Abbey Roll (1066-1837)

This book covers sources relating to those who accompanied William the conqueror in England with some pedigrees of those families.

Guadeloupe Occupation & Business Records

France Civil & Military Pensions (1836-1862)

This database includes records of pensions paid to over 220,000 military personnel and government employees. Details given may include name, date and place of birth, date of death, particulars of marriage and particulars of children.

Slave Voyages Database (1514-1866)

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database has information on more than 35,000 slave voyages that forcibly embarked over 12 million Africans for transport to the Americas between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Crane's Directory & Buyer's Guide (1899-1900)

A directory listing manufactures in Britain, Europe and Australasia.

Cricket Archive (1844-Present)

A database of cricket scores and players.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Guadeloupe

Monarch and Nobles of Medieval France (451-1608)

The lineages of French royalty and nobility, with biographical details and extracts from historic documents.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Ancestry Member Family Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A compilation of lineage-linked family trees submitted by Ancestry users. The database contains over 2 billion individuals and is searchable by numerous metrics.

Genealogics (1400 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked families. It largely covers royalty and nobility, but also contains actors, footballers and American presidents.

The Battle Abbey Roll (1066-1837)

This book covers sources relating to those who accompanied William the conqueror in England with some pedigrees of those families.

Guadeloupe Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Monarch and Nobles of Medieval France (451-1608)

The lineages of French royalty and nobility, with biographical details and extracts from historic documents.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Heraldry Clipart (1189-Present)

A growing collection of heraldic and related clip art that can be used to reconstruct a families' arms. Includes packs for British, German, Austrian, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, French, Swiss and Dutch arms. Images are available in a variety of formats including vectors.

Genealogics (1400 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked families. It largely covers royalty and nobility, but also contains actors, footballers and American presidents.

The Battle Abbey Roll (1066-1837)

This book covers sources relating to those who accompanied William the conqueror in England with some pedigrees of those families.

Guadeloupe Church Records

French Protestant Church Records (1536-1863)

An index to and images of over 100,000 birth, marriage and death records from Protestant churches throughout France.

Guadeloupe Maps

Old Maps Online (1497-2010)

An interactive index to thousands of maps covering the world, continents, countries and regions. The majority of maps cover Britain and Ireland.

Guadeloupe Reference Works

Heraldry Clipart (1189-Present)

A growing collection of heraldic and related clip art that can be used to reconstruct a families' arms. Includes packs for British, German, Austrian, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, French, Swiss and Dutch arms. Images are available in a variety of formats including vectors.

Jewish Name Database (1400-Present)

A database containing variants of 100,000s of given names used by Jews.

Most Common Surnames in Guadeloupe

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in France
1Laurent1,7761:2371.48%9
2Louis1,6971:2483.57%73
3Jean1,3431:3142.38%51
4Pierre1,1571:3643.27%119
5Charles1,0831:3892.53%85
6Marie1,0371:4061.48%29
7Bernard9641:4370.57%2
8Guillaume9511:4432.29%92
9Etienne9491:4442.94%130
10Montout9361:45044.68%3,857
11Joseph8821:4784.67%255
12Nicolas8641:4881.21%28
13Alexis8401:50221.74%1,886
14Ramassamy8181:51524.27%2,283
15Jean-Louis7581:55616.19%1,470
16Garnier7321:5761.02%27
17Durimel6591:64070.78%9,954
18Racon6501:64869.89%9,969
19Lambert6251:6740.72%19
20Robert6021:7000.43%3
21Kancel5911:71347.32%6,991
22Roche5901:7141.09%54
23Brudey5791:72867.96%10,963
24Judith5761:73243.02%6,475
25Martin5691:7410.18%1
26Coco5611:75122.23%3,153
27Hatchi5581:75557.17%9,419
28Edom5541:76166.67%11,287
29Bourgeois5511:7651.50%113
30Francillette5451:77353.33%8,951
31Noel5211:8092.01%172
32Marie-Joseph5201:81017.58%2,610
33David5191:8120.53%14
33Michel5191:8120.45%10
35Jacoby-Koaly5111:82591.25%17,906
36Desfontaines5001:84325.00%4,032
37Elice4811:87639.56%7,217
38Pelmard4791:88074.26%15,164
39Vainqueur4771:88437.35%6,842
40Saint-Auret4741:88986.97%18,446
41Christophe4731:8915.14%623
42Jacquet4701:8971.25%105
43Antoine4681:9011.96%180
44Rousseau4661:9040.67%30
45Dollin4651:90668.58%14,326
46Lunion4591:91857.59%11,826
47Luce4541:9289.12%1,332
47Moulin4541:9281.08%89
49Jean-Charles4521:93216.18%2,788
50Romain4501:9376.43%884
51Promeneur4371:96473.69%16,762
52Jeanne4341:9713.81%489
53Henry4301:9800.65%33
54Delannay4291:98234.10%6,945
54Julan4291:98262.26%14,088
56Jean-Jacques4211:1,00141.23%8,961
57Moutoussamy4171:1,01115.98%3,045
58Girard4121:1,0230.47%17
58Jovial4121:1,02370.79%17,153
58Robin4121:1,0230.64%35
61Calif4091:1,03068.28%16,574
62Cassin4081:1,03312.97%2,454
62Vincent4081:1,0330.60%32
64Longfort4041:1,04364.54%15,696
65Asdrubal4011:1,05157.70%13,949
66Virassamy3951:1,06724.55%5,183
67Alberi3911:1,07866.61%16,948
68Albina3861:1,09277.82%20,484
69Compper3791:1,11259.13%15,284
69Monpierre3791:1,11265.57%17,280
71Sapotille3771:1,11873.78%19,844
72Narayaninsamy3751:1,12492.59%25,556
73Bordelais3741:1,12732.86%7,816
74Pioche3731:1,13028.52%6,642
74Solvar3731:1,13060.55%16,015
76Martial3721:1,1336.68%1,176
77Alphonse3711:1,13611.54%2,390
77Rilcy3711:1,13660.72%16,172
79Janky3701:1,13989.37%24,940
79Marcin3701:1,13945.85%11,688
81Gendrey3681:1,14558.60%15,626
82Sylvestre3651:1,1555.28%908
83Gustave3641:1,15818.21%4,036
84Vergerolle3591:1,17453.58%14,509
85Hira3551:1,18762.61%17,656
86Deloumeaux3541:1,19174.84%21,617
87Gatibelza3531:1,19461.71%17,489
88Jacob3511:1,2011.11%131
89Cabarrus3451:1,22257.98%16,693
90Michineau3431:1,22947.31%13,214
91Dufait3421:1,23256.25%16,273
91Lubin3421:1,2328.87%1,894
93Claire3401:1,2409.24%1,998
93Vaitilingon3401:1,24089.47%27,226
95Forbin3371:1,25156.07%16,512
95Thomas3371:1,2510.29%12
97Jacques3361:1,2541.47%189
98Couchy3351:1,25862.27%18,721
99Daninthe3341:1,26270.02%21,404
99Desbonnes3341:1,26250.61%14,772
99Geran3341:1,26248.34%14,042
102Bique3331:1,26654.95%16,346
102Dacalor3331:1,26666.07%20,133
102Desplan3331:1,26638.86%10,896
102Passave3331:1,26660.11%18,119
106Facorat3321:1,26958.25%17,546
106Manette3321:1,26953.29%15,795
108Bordey3311:1,27359.75%18,119
109Montella3271:1,28953.34%16,102
109Simon3271:1,2890.27%8
111Bonine3251:1,29767.15%21,031
111Molongo3251:1,29761.09%18,975
111Mozar3251:1,29770.50%22,250
111Tel3251:1,29747.24%14,116
115Sambin3241:1,30154.92%16,859
116Gene3221:1,30954.48%16,839
116Paisley3221:1,30962.89%19,797
118Abelli3211:1,31350.79%15,535
118Boucher3211:1,3131.10%147
120Boulogne3201:1,3178.12%1,835
121Absalon3181:1,32531.27%8,995
121Blonbou3181:1,32561.87%19,722
121Falla3181:1,32551.96%16,142
124Cuirassier3161:1,33474.70%24,370
124Jean-Baptiste3161:1,3344.85%982
126Mayoute3151:1,33856.96%18,160
126Negrit3151:1,33877.40%25,424
126Taillepierre3151:1,33860.46%19,436
126Turlepin3151:1,33874.29%24,308
130Mirre3141:1,34261.69%19,934
131Figaro3101:1,35944.60%13,949
131Gamiette3101:1,35953.82%17,362
133Sainte-Luce3071:1,37318.39%4,962
134Duhamel3061:1,3771.96%330
134Permal3061:1,37747.08%15,025
136Citadelle3041:1,38678.55%26,703
137Moutou3011:1,40029.54%8,974
138Danquin3001:1,40564.79%22,124
138Richard3001:1,4050.22%4
140Denon2991:1,40951.02%16,989
140Guiougou2991:1,40984.94%29,353
142Alidor2981:1,41442.33%13,724
142Blombou2981:1,41482.55%28,633
142Broussillon2981:1,41478.63%27,289
142Rupaire2981:1,41467.42%23,282
146Alexandre2971:1,4191.32%192
147Lerus2951:1,42957.96%19,934
147Pierre-Justin2951:1,42978.67%27,609
149Bertili2931:1,43883.48%29,444
149Tonton2931:1,43844.60%14,853
151Lurel2921:1,44362.80%22,009
151Morvan2921:1,4431.61%276
153Marsolle2911:1,44889.54%31,769
153Siarras2911:1,44884.10%29,874
155Confiac2901:1,45357.31%20,058
155Nagau2901:1,45379.67%28,421
157Gane2891:1,45832.44%10,444
157Saint-Martin2891:1,4588.28%2,164
159Armougon2881:1,46377.84%27,974
160Hilaire2871:1,4683.94%833
160Saint-Marc2871:1,46821.45%6,479
162Beaugendre2861:1,47418.32%5,369
163Chapiteau2831:1,48946.85%16,411
163Etenna2831:1,48980.17%29,257
163Mathurin2831:1,4899.23%2,521
163Raboteur2831:1,48967.54%24,620
167Jean-Pierre2821:1,49411.69%3,334
167Zami2821:1,49437.85%12,789
169Biabiany2811:1,50060.95%22,250
169Palmier2811:1,50021.99%6,832
169Toto2811:1,50017.74%5,274
172Clamy2801:1,50569.48%25,695
173Azede2791:1,51166.59%24,620
173Salibur2791:1,51162.98%23,230
175Douglas2781:1,51635.10%11,910
175Selbonne2781:1,51673.35%27,289
177Nelson2771:1,52111.83%3,456
178Pineau2761:1,5271.46%254
179Diomar2731:1,54468.59%25,994
179Viator2731:1,54473.39%27,838
181Letin2721:1,54965.70%24,940
182Daijardin2711:1,55591.25%34,695
183Grava2701:1,56136.73%13,011
184Choisi2671:1,57863.42%24,492
184Datil2671:1,57883.44%32,261
184Loial2671:1,57875.42%29,176
184Manlius2671:1,57876.50%29,635
188Paul2651:1,5901.29%221
188Renia2651:1,59047.49%17,984
188Urbino2651:1,59073.61%28,709
188Ursule2651:1,59025.53%8,769
192Beaujour2641:1,59634.74%12,494
192Rochemont2641:1,59631.88%11,344
192Tacita2641:1,59655.00%21,255
195Judor2631:1,60266.41%26,106
195Poulier2631:1,60249.53%19,016
195Valluet2631:1,60246.14%17,546
198Colmar2621:1,60952.82%20,484
198Gombauld2621:1,60963.75%25,155
200Bevis2611:1,61561.85%24,433
200Silvestre2611:1,6154.84%1,220