Arunachal Pradesh Genealogical Records

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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 Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal Pradesh Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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 Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Arunachal 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.

Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in India
1Nabam13,8481:9799.68%3,792
2Wangsu13,5541:10099.41%3,858
3Das12,3961:1090.11%4
4Wangsa10,4141:13099.87%4,996
5Techi9,7631:13899.91%5,306
6Rai9,2531:1461.19%98
7Pansa9,0461:14997.15%5,534
8Singh9,0411:1490.03%2
9Devi8,2711:1630.01%1
10Tayeng7,9381:17060.06%3,973
11Deori7,6641:17613.82%1,130
12Riba7,4041:18295.36%6,490
13Taba7,3221:18490.89%6,286
14Chetry7,2451:1866.63%613
15Ete7,0981:19094.96%6,729
16Sharma6,8571:1970.14%14
17Pertin6,5441:20697.56%7,449
18Wangpan6,4571:20999.94%7,713
19Tana6,2421:21618.17%1,719
20Tadar6,1701:21999.39%7,975
21Likha5,9631:22698.29%8,139
22Tsering5,9541:22723.63%2,246
23Mossang5,6591:23899.00%8,579
24Gogoi5,5921:2411.00%142
25Sonowal5,4791:2463.62%454
26Kipa5,1761:26175.57%7,300
27Perme5,1321:26395.82%9,107
28Mura5,1081:2646.16%772
29Tamang5,0691:2662.48%356
30Bagra4,8771:27776.66%7,809
31Basar4,7881:28247.36%5,141
32Lego4,7561:28498.02%9,881
33Gangsa4,6531:29099.98%10,239
33Sonar4,6531:2903.97%578
35Singpho4,6341:29192.18%9,610
36Urang4,4241:3053.90%598
37Lowang4,1141:32899.16%11,266
38Tai4,0801:33132.23%4,128
39Bagang4,0461:33399.88%11,482
40Drema3,8971:34699.92%11,843
41Hage3,8031:35539.16%5,335
42Jamoh3,7241:36299.95%12,313
43Dorjee3,7041:36448.67%6,615
44Tali3,6321:37136.59%5,239
45Chakma3,5771:3773.12%594
46Roy3,4651:3890.18%46
47Thapa3,4081:3961.64%351
48Lollen3,3841:39999.27%13,285
49Lhamu3,3641:40193.78%12,725
50Lama3,2031:4213.35%683
51Toko3,1761:42599.78%14,064
52Taku3,0351:44456.43%9,079
53Tamin2,9701:45497.63%14,586
54Takam2,9521:45796.50%14,529
55Biswas2,9501:4570.13%30
56Nath2,9021:4650.24%63
57Tamuk2,8951:46699.97%15,201
58Gyamar2,8641:47199.93%15,320
59Yobin2,8571:47299.83%15,342
60Tamut2,8271:47799.02%15,376
61Borang2,8011:48286.05%13,771
62Doke2,7811:4859.32%1,941
63Joram2,7551:49094.35%15,103
64Tashi2,7281:49425.56%4,875
65Modi2,7021:4991.45%386
66Mara2,6851:5025.45%1,264
67Bamang2,6761:504100.00%16,260
68Riram2,6561:50888.27%14,729
69Munda2,6251:5140.26%78
70Nalo2,6041:51899.35%16,547
71Tage2,6011:51997.20%16,260
71Tame2,6011:51999.24%16,547
71Yangfo2,6011:51999.85%16,629
74Gadi2,5991:5195.99%1,397
75Prasad2,5621:5260.07%20
76Sora2,5551:52839.13%7,644
77Dutta2,5091:5380.25%79
78Ratan2,4951:5414.66%1,175
79Moyong2,4901:54291.21%15,987
80Mize2,4861:54399.24%17,166
81Barman2,4811:5440.13%42
82Tikhak2,4741:54597.02%16,944
83Yadav2,4731:5450.04%7
84Borah2,4691:5461.00%303
85Norbu2,4491:55146.40%9,219
86Mibang2,4271:55699.47%17,539
87Kabak2,4151:55899.34%17,598
88Kri2,4131:55981.77%14,978
89Bam2,3891:56557.43%11,237
90Sorang2,3721:56984.35%15,563
91Miji2,3681:57093.01%16,968
92Thakur2,3501:5740.13%50
93Dey2,3481:5740.38%126
94Saikia2,3261:5800.63%214
95Wangjen2,3091:584100.00%18,328
96Megu2,2971:58796.55%17,878
97Kumar2,2851:5900.01%3
98Jerang2,2611:59799.74%18,612
99Gollo2,2521:59999.16%18,587
100Sarkar2,2261:6060.10%31
101Charu2,2201:60874.65%14,878
102Ori2,2141:60994.05%18,034
103Angu2,2131:60991.11%17,610
104Siram2,1871:61742.33%9,403
105Tagru2,1771:62099.63%19,163
106Panyang2,1561:62658.05%12,344
107Mandal2,1551:6260.04%12
108Khoda2,1311:63326.42%6,273
109Tangha2,1241:63599.62%19,523
110Pegu2,0811:6480.87%311
111Dai2,0661:65312.85%3,299
112Gyadi2,0591:65599.52%19,981
113Kena2,0351:66321.04%5,358
114Gamlin2,0331:66399.61%20,158
115Moran2,0261:6665.02%1,479
116Taki2,0131:67024.45%6,170
117Biki2,0011:67493.99%19,549
118Gurung1,9851:6791.46%502
119Tanti1,9391:6960.46%187
120Gao1,9261:70095.92%20,411
121Taipodia1,9191:70399.74%21,121
122Pradhan1,9141:7050.13%58
123Darang1,9031:70989.01%19,486
124Natung1,8881:714100.00%21,442
125Gupta1,8811:7170.07%25
125Koyu1,8811:71798.53%21,259
127Biri1,8591:72544.42%11,181
127Mili1,8591:7252.27%780
127Shah1,8591:7250.18%73
130Tayang1,8331:73662.07%14,965
131Tatung1,8211:74199.08%21,907
132Padung1,8191:74198.64%21,853
133Pul1,8161:74368.50%16,392
133Tok1,8161:74378.75%18,353
135Ronrang1,7971:75197.14%21,788
135Taloh1,7971:751100.00%22,321
137Hakhun1,7851:75695.25%21,565
138Tasing1,7631:76599.60%22,563
139Taggu1,7561:76899.77%22,672
140Tatin1,7491:77197.11%22,273
141Kago1,7081:79099.59%23,110
142Ngomdir1,7071:79099.77%23,160
143Gichik1,7001:793100.00%23,291
144Ali1,6901:7980.03%13
145Namchoom1,6671:80998.00%23,282
146Taye1,6471:8195.02%1,776
147Pema1,6381:82335.04%10,190
148Yirang1,6371:82493.38%22,735
149Nani1,6301:82728.12%8,478
150Koj1,6251:83099.21%23,971
151Tatak1,5991:84396.21%23,700
152Wangmu1,5941:84699.13%24,309
153Bengia1,5831:85299.81%24,559
154Manyu1,5801:85488.32%22,395
155Sonam1,5661:86110.91%3,658
156Nada1,5541:86824.92%7,944
157Jugli1,5361:87896.79%24,535
158Lombi1,5341:87999.55%25,097
159Nyodu1,5291:88299.87%25,227
160Linggi1,5251:88499.03%25,111
161Cheda1,5121:89245.69%13,584
161Paul1,5121:8920.26%134
163Ngemu1,5081:89499.80%25,478
164Hibu1,4981:90099.60%25,566
165Dui1,4691:91892.45%24,511
166Licha1,4661:92099.86%26,053
167Loyi1,4551:92779.25%21,921
168Lindum1,4541:928100.00%26,252
168Nguri1,4541:92899.45%26,133
168Tarak1,4541:92817.54%6,135
171Sawin1,4501:93099.25%26,151
172Chukhu1,4471:932100.00%26,345
173Romin1,4451:93396.78%25,721
174Sumnyan1,4421:93599.59%26,330
175Tam1,4401:93719.48%6,807
176Songthing1,4351:940100.00%26,519
177Dada1,4301:94319.10%6,718
177Khandu1,4301:94357.85%17,359
179Kino1,4281:94496.55%25,899
180Bellai1,4061:95999.65%26,858
181Begum1,4041:9610.07%47
182Ngadong1,3971:96599.86%27,017
183Mahato1,3951:9670.07%40
184Tajo1,3921:96984.47%23,872
185Libang1,3831:97598.64%26,967
186Baruah1,3821:9760.97%479
186Chakraborty1,3821:9760.16%91
188Taring1,3801:97796.03%26,486
189Pabin1,3681:98683.98%24,075
190Ngurang1,3661:98799.85%27,490
190Tarh1,3661:98799.85%27,490
192Ering1,3651:98899.64%27,458
193Paron1,3611:99199.56%27,508
194Biswakarma1,3591:9924.02%1,743
195Doley1,3561:9950.63%337
196Limbu1,3541:9963.03%1,364
197Deb1,3491:1,0000.81%418
197Sah1,3491:1,0000.03%18
199Arangham1,3461:1,00298.25%27,458
200Choudhury1,3341:1,0110.79%414