Andhra Pradesh Genealogical Records

Andhra Pradesh Birth & Baptism Records

British India Births and Baptisms (1710-1960)

Digital images, searchable by a name and place index, of registers recording over 700,000 baptisms in British India. They comprise largely of baptisms performed in Anglican and Presbyterian churches, but include records of other faiths, such as Catholic and Armenian Apostolic.

European Births and Baptisms in India (1786-1947)

An index of baptisms from European churches in India. The records typically record the child's name, date of birth & baptism, and parents' names. Original records can be viewed at the British Library or LDS centres.

British Civil Service Evidence of Age Index (1752-1948)

An index to evidences provided to the British Civil Service Commission to establish the age of prospective and current civil servants. The index includes date & place of birth and provides a reference to surviving documents.

Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects (1627-1965)

Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.

British Nationals Born Overseas (1818-2006)

An index to births of British citizens born overseas that were registered with the British Consul or High Commissioner. Provides a reference that can be used to order a birth certificate.

Andhra Pradesh Marriage & Divorce Records

British India Marriages (1710-1983)

Digital images, searchable by a name and place index, of registers recording over 450,000 marriages in British India. They comprise largely of marriages performed in Anglican and Presbyterian churches, but include records of other faiths, such as Catholic and Armenian Apostolic.

European Marriages in India (1792-1948)

An index to marriages solemnised in European churches in India. The records typically record the date of marriage, names of those to be wed and their father's names. Original records can be viewed at the British Library or LDS centres.

Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects (1627-1965)

Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.

British Nationals Married Overseas (1818-2005)

An index to marriages of British citizens overseas that were registered with the British Consul or High Commissioner Provides a reference that can be used to order a marriage certificate.

British Nationals Married Overseas (1818-2005)

An index to marriages of British citizens abroad registered with the British Consul or the UK High Commission.

Andhra Pradesh Death & Burial Records

British India Deaths and Burials (1710-1959)

Digital images, searchable by a name and place index, of registers recording over 450,000 burials in British India. They comprise largely of burials recorded by Anglican and Presbyterian churches, but include records of other faiths, such as Catholic and Armenian Apostolic.

European Deaths and Burials in India (1719-1948)

An index of burials registered by European churches in India. They typically record the name of the deceased, date of death and date of burial. Original records can be viewed at the British Library or LDS centres.

Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects (1627-1965)

Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.

Jewish Online Worldwide Burial Registry (1550-Present)

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

Commonwealth WWII Civilian Deaths (1939-1945)

This database contains seven volumes listing civilians in the British Commonwealth and Empire who died during World War II.

Newspapers Covering Andhra Pradesh

Allen's Indian Mail (1845-1873)

A periodical containing birth, marriage & death announcements, military appointments, announcements & casualties, passenger lists and many other details, including news of the British Empire in the East. Most editions up to 1873.

Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper (1842-1900)

A moderate liberal newspaper published in London, but covering news throughout the British Empire. Regularly published births, marriages and deaths.

Reynold's News (1850-1900)

A 'radical' liberal magazine published for the working class.

Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay (1841-1954)

A periodical that covers various facet's of India's history.

Morning Chronicle (1801-1865)

A national newspaper with a Whig allegiance. The newspaper was the first to report on the proceedings of Parliament. It gave a large amount of column-space to politics, but covered literature and other topics.

Andhra Pradesh Wills & Probate Records

British India Wills & Probate (1774-1948)

Digital images of wills, inventories, administrations and other probate documents of residents of the Indian Empire. The documents can be searched by a name and place index. They relate largely to British subjects, but also contain other Europeans, Indians, Jews etc.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (PPV) (1384-1858)

A index to testators whose will was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. They principally cover those who lived in the lower two thirds of Britain, but contain wills for residents of Scotland, Ireland, British India and other countries. A copy of each will may be purchased for digital download.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (Subscription) (1384-1858)

An index and digital images of PCC wills, available on a subscription basis.

Dougal's Unclaimed Money Register (1650-1910)

A register of over 70,000 unclaimed estates.

Index to Heirs at law (1700-1872)

A list of names, primarily of those who left unclaimed estates, but also relating to debts and legal cases.

Andhra Pradesh Immigration & Travel Records

Australian Convict Transportation Registers (1791-1868)

Registers recording those who by their criminal deeds were sentenced to be transported to Australia. Records include name, date & place of conviction, term of sentence, ship sailed on, departure date and the name of the colony they were to be sent to.

Transportations to New South Wales (1788-1842)

Digital images of registers recording British convicts being transported to New South Wales. Records may include age, crime, physical description, nativity, marital status, number of children, trade and more. Searchable by a name and place index.

New South Wales Convict Ship Records (1790-1849)

This database consists of ship muster lists of convicts being transported from the British Empire to New South Wales.

Devonians in the Colonies (1900-1901)

An index to records detailing the ancestry of some 300 people of Devonian descent living in British colonies and the Unite States.

Andhra Pradesh Military Records

WWI Commonwealth Casualty Lists (1914-1920)

A list of over 1.3 million British and Commonwealth servicemen who were injured during World War One.

British India Army & Navy Pensions (1772-1945)

A collection of various records that can detail biographical, genealogical and military details of British soldiers in the Indian Empire. The records can be searched by a name index, which is linked to digital images of documents.

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.

Indian Army List, 1 Jan 1912 (1912)

A transcript of a work that cataloged the names, military particulars and sometimes other details such as date of birth for over 40,000 officers in the British Indian Army.

Great Britain Army War List (1893)

A listing of officers from the War Office, HQ staff, volunteer infantry brigades, RMC, field marshals, colonels, unemployed officers and more.

Perry's Bankrupt Gazette (1828-1867)

A publication giving brief details of bankruptcies, including the names of parties and companies involed.

Dougal's Unclaimed Money Register (1650-1910)

A register of over 70,000 unclaimed estates.

Calendar of State Papers Colonial (1513-1739)

Calendars to records relating to British colonies.

Journals of the Board of Trade and Plantations (1704-1782)

Records of the meetings of a body that promoted British trade.

Index to Heirs at law (1700-1872)

A list of names, primarily of those who left unclaimed estates, but also relating to debts and legal cases.

Andhra Pradesh Directories & Gazetteers

Thom's Official Directory of Great Britain & Ireland (1914)

A directory of the court, parliament, aristocracy, mayors, civil service, military, militia and banks in the British Empire.

Kelly's Clergy Directory (1909)

A directory of the Church of England, its institutions and ministers.

The East India Register (1844)

A searchable copy of a book that lists those in the employ of the East India company. It also contains much official information and birth, marriage and death notices.

The Court & City Register (1783)

Books containing information of use to the upper class of the time, including notes on the royal families of Europe, British peers, MPs, military officials, government officials, important institutions and their officers, leading professionals of the Empire, calendars and more.

CIA World Factbook (1994)

A statistic and descriptive gazetteer of nations.

Andhra Pradesh Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Andhra Pradesh 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.

Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay (1841-1954)

A periodical that covers various facet's of India's history.

Colonial Office List (1870)

A searchable book containing descriptions of British colonies, statistics, information on officials and more.

Colonial Office List (1863)

A searchable book containing descriptions of British colonies, statistics, information on officials and more.

Andhra Pradesh Occupation & Business Records

East India Company & Civil Service Pensions (1762-1947)

Registers recording pension applications and payments for the British East India Company and the Civil Service in British India. Can contain details on the pensioner, their family, marriages, deaths, births and other details. Contains digital images of the registers.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

East India Register and Directory (1855)

A list of the servants of the East India Company, including civilians, military and marine personnel, European residents and mariners with interests in India. This is a searchable database, linked to digital images of the book.

East India Company Pensions (1793-1833)

Contains the name, rank, when the pension was granted, rate and source of annual pension, the period the pension was granted and the grounds on which the pension was granted for East India Company employees. Contains digital images of the registers.

India Office List (1933)

A directory of the civil service of the Government of India and military, including the dates of appointment, promotions and qualifications, recipients of medals and awards. Includes the rules and regulations of the Civil Service.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Andhra Pradesh

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.

Ancestry World Tree (6000 BC-1997)

A collection of legacy trees submitted by Ancestry users containing nearly 400 million individuals.

Andhra Pradesh Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

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.

Genealogics (1400 BC-Present)

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

British Imperial Calendar (1895)

A listing of the key persons of royal (and associated) institutions, from the royal family & peerage to parliament and the British Museum.

Andhra Pradesh Church Records

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Crockford's Clerical Directory (1929)

A directory listing Anglican parishes and other divisions of the Church or England hierarchy and their various religious officers. The directory covers the UK and Anglican churches throughout the world.

Biographical Directories Covering Andhra Pradesh

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Andhra Pradesh 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.

Andhra Pradesh Reference Works

FIBIS Wiki (1600-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching your Ancestry in British India. Contains numerous categorised sources.

Most Common Surnames in Andhra Pradesh

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in India
1Shaik896,5551:4480.22%66
2Reddy349,0401:11449.85%111
3Shek331,1591:12077.92%186
4Kumar258,1311:1540.83%3
5Areddy182,1451:21854.88%237
6Dasari153,4301:25967.39%323
7Rao130,9581:30426.06%160
8Karri114,2941:34895.30%566
9Basha96,4341:41287.91%609
10Lakshmi92,7571:42931.60%261
11Bee89,3811:44541.64%338
12Thota86,3731:46166.45%521
13Sayyad82,1731:48447.62%408
14Bandaru80,6481:49379.56%652
15Devi79,8701:4980.11%1
16Challa79,3891:50173.90%622
17Naidu79,2291:50260.35%513
18Bandi79,0881:50355.79%482
19Nakka77,4911:51374.54%642
20Raju67,7461:58729.65%319
21Palli67,3381:59183.55%803
22Bathula64,4951:61769.30%702
23Pathan60,8691:6537.08%93
24Syed60,4971:65723.04%290
25Katta60,2671:66069.37%737
26Pasupuleti58,1331:68486.88%945
27Boddu58,0001:68666.40%734
28Pilli54,1421:73577.37%906
29Mekala54,0911:73555.90%680
30Golla51,9321:76652.99%672
31Kolli51,0961:77885.35%1,048
32Kumari50,4961:7880.76%8
33Ganta50,4341:78969.57%877
34Babu50,2271:79211.79%185
35Korra45,8631:86777.30%1,062
36Prasad45,4811:8751.16%20
37Sheik44,3891:8967.79%137
38Kota44,3521:89758.48%849
39Sunkara44,1721:90089.87%1,266
40Begam43,1691:9211.84%29
41Palla41,2331:96583.25%1,256
42Talari41,0161:97059.05%915
43Khan40,0391:9930.88%17
44Konda39,5251:1,00648.56%791
45Mamidi38,3101:1,03859.70%982
46Chinta38,2291:1,04080.85%1,306
47Setty38,1891:1,04283.28%1,336
48Reddi37,3881:1,06451.15%873
49Padala37,1641:1,07077.36%1,289
50Dudekula37,1381:1,07173.74%1,242
51Manda36,9691:1,07649.00%856
52Meesala36,7961:1,08181.45%1,357
53Gaddam36,7281:1,08333.76%614
54Seelam36,3951:1,09369.87%1,213
55Aakula36,3941:1,09357.91%993
56Baabu35,0611:1,13468.70%1,228
57Gurram34,8521:1,14154.31%981
58Ambati34,4891:1,15370.96%1,275
59Matta34,4101:1,15675.30%1,343
60Krishna33,7771:1,17826.61%532
61Pilla33,5341:1,18670.36%1,297
62Lanka33,3371:1,19386.09%1,538
63Kothapalli32,9191:1,20866.74%1,260
64Guttula32,6121:1,22095.79%1,737
65Naik32,6081:1,2202.12%57
66Paila32,4771:1,22594.69%1,724
67Mohammed32,4031:1,2284.49%106
68Kandula32,0571:1,24165.88%1,272
69Boya31,9181:1,24677.06%1,448
70Mohammad31,2411:1,2735.76%145
71Gubbala30,8481:1,28994.45%1,781
72Marri30,5821:1,30166.44%1,331
73Gedela30,5391:1,30296.74%1,838
74Allu30,3751:1,30993.80%1,794
75Chukka29,3311:1,35679.87%1,614
76Chakali29,2551:1,36031.21%693
77Coat28,8971:1,37677.17%1,582
78Bai28,8921:1,3770.54%10
79Korada28,8201:1,38096.88%1,946
80Gorle28,6971:1,38695.77%1,927
81Rani28,5361:1,3941.43%41
82Chintapalli28,3341:1,40490.60%1,851
83Bokka28,0531:1,41881.17%1,705
84Kona28,0171:1,42088.50%1,834
85Puli27,8871:1,42661.55%1,350
86Vemula27,4731:1,44849.56%1,133
87Gali27,1031:1,46869.85%1,532
88Karanam27,0581:1,47087.43%1,875
89Battula26,8591:1,48177.90%1,708
90Malla26,5971:1,49532.54%786
91Kunchala25,8501:1,53985.71%1,916
92Killo25,7681:1,54498.94%2,182
93Aavula25,4621:1,56265.39%1,526
94Talluri25,4531:1,56378.56%1,793
95Borra25,4411:1,56373.82%1,711
96Gari25,2591:1,57568.17%1,601
97Bhasha25,2441:1,57696.26%2,171
98Gummadi24,6281:1,61571.73%1,722
99Lakshmidevi24,4561:1,62696.52%2,238
100Kakarla24,2831:1,63888.64%2,086
101Lakshmamma23,7061:1,67848.81%1,276
102Gollapalli23,6801:1,68079.31%1,939
103Yalla23,6011:1,68588.33%2,135
104Ramana23,3311:1,70529.88%831
105Kalla23,2081:1,71478.85%1,968
106Akula23,1651:1,71754.44%1,417
107Gandham23,0401:1,72670.12%1,774
108Venkata23,0131:1,72877.34%1,945
109Balla23,0011:1,72971.28%1,797
110Geddam22,9651:1,73296.13%2,340
111Vaddi22,7511:1,74887.45%2,187
112Dara22,6561:1,75633.51%933
112Doddi22,6561:1,75680.10%2,035
114Kommu22,5141:1,76748.61%1,325
115Maji22,4441:1,7725.56%196
116Vadde22,3601:1,77946.38%1,284
117Vali22,2901:1,78438.60%1,093
118Kolla22,2301:1,78982.32%2,116
119Cherukuri22,2231:1,79081.12%2,085
120Abdul22,1551:1,79519.16%588
121Vantala21,9521:1,81298.64%2,493
122Ravuri21,9071:1,81685.03%2,206
123Kondapalli21,7391:1,83077.44%2,047
124Kaki21,5621:1,84582.44%2,175
125Tanniru21,4241:1,85782.90%2,202
126Malladi21,3341:1,86479.57%2,127
127Mallela21,1061:1,88574.05%2,016
128Bellamkonda21,0811:1,88779.42%2,148
129Yadla21,0701:1,88890.81%2,406
130Yarlagadda20,9191:1,90188.70%2,367
131Ravi20,6791:1,92322.99%718
132Muthyala20,6391:1,92757.20%1,644
133Boina20,6281:1,92874.12%2,062
134Sawar20,5801:1,93396.96%2,586
135Maddala20,5671:1,93494.63%2,531
136Tadi20,3381:1,95693.89%2,537
137Bathina20,3031:1,95995.72%2,590
138Kondeti20,2651:1,96382.84%2,302
139Alla20,2071:1,96878.38%2,204
139Gadi20,2071:1,96846.57%1,397
141Bi20,0731:1,9825.92%231
142Pudi20,0071:1,98891.39%2,517
143Vallepu19,9261:1,99677.82%2,222
144Miriyala19,8711:2,00279.46%2,254
145Kotha19,6501:2,02444.65%1,382
146Addanki19,6331:2,02685.61%2,438
147Emula19,4171:2,04854.82%1,677
148Pinninti19,2551:2,06688.05%2,519
149Gandi19,1661:2,07578.84%2,311
150Jonnalagadda19,1471:2,07782.20%2,399
151Saheb19,1441:2,07871.21%2,123
152Gunji19,1151:2,08189.83%2,579
153Yarra19,1131:2,08187.79%2,528
154Narayana19,0981:2,08347.60%1,491
155Velpula19,0941:2,08348.70%1,523
156Majji19,0771:2,08592.71%2,662
157Putta18,9751:2,09651.39%1,602
158Nagaraju18,9711:2,09752.88%1,654
159Palaparthi18,9441:2,10096.57%2,754
160Begum18,8901:2,1060.99%47
161Chintal18,8731:2,10849.51%1,559
162Potluri18,8051:2,11592.51%2,677
163Mahammad18,7671:2,11925.40%866
164Pitta18,5281:2,14780.54%2,427
164Pujari18,5281:2,1476.32%262
166Indla18,4491:2,15679.59%2,407
167Satti18,3131:2,17283.48%2,514
168Avula18,2691:2,17766.40%2,076
169Palle18,1961:2,18646.39%1,521
170Kanchara18,0791:2,20078.74%2,436
171Chitturi17,9501:2,21690.07%2,716
172Neelam17,9191:2,22054.94%1,787
173Gandikota17,8871:2,22476.07%2,379
174Nalla17,8761:2,22545.66%1,524
175Meka17,7971:2,23579.75%2,490
176Derangula17,7721:2,23884.43%2,610
177Badugu17,6781:2,25078.98%2,483
178Nayak17,5201:2,2700.84%36
179Jami17,3351:2,29588.53%2,759
180Adabala17,3271:2,29694.47%2,920
181Valluri17,3151:2,29783.95%2,656
182Kola17,2941:2,30027.60%998
183Mandala17,2631:2,30451.34%1,750
184Kokkiligadda17,1851:2,31598.50%3,067
185Patnala17,1581:2,31895.27%2,974
186Koppula17,1551:2,31950.21%1,730
187Setti17,1151:2,32432.20%1,184
188Singh17,0731:2,3300.05%2
189Dandu17,0361:2,33550.12%1,740
190Banu16,9211:2,3518.67%373
191Dadi16,8821:2,35671.70%2,374
192Kadali16,8671:2,35865.70%2,215
193Palivela16,8281:2,36496.07%3,056
194Biddika16,7821:2,37099.86%3,176
195Gorla16,7081:2,38172.77%2,435
196Kukkala16,6181:2,39462.01%2,129
197Patan16,5901:2,39880.09%2,644
198Chintada16,4251:2,42295.04%3,096
199Kodali16,3901:2,42778.44%2,625
200Gudivada16,3681:2,43094.68%3,095