Karnataka Genealogical Records
Karnataka Birth & Baptism Records
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.
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.
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.
Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.
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.
Karnataka Marriage & Divorce Records
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.
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.
Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.
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.
An index to marriages of British citizens abroad registered with the British Consul or the UK High Commission.
Karnataka Death & Burial Records
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.
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.
Registers of births/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials containing over 160,000 entries from over 30 countries. These largely relate to British subjects.
A searchable database of over 1 million Jewish burials with photographs of the matzevot.
This database contains seven volumes listing civilians in the British Commonwealth and Empire who died during World War II.
Newspapers Covering Karnataka
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.
A moderate liberal newspaper published in London, but covering news throughout the British Empire. Regularly published births, marriages and deaths.
A 'radical' liberal magazine published for the working class.
A periodical that covers various facet's of India's history.
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.
Karnataka Wills & Probate Records
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.
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.
An index and digital images of PCC wills, available on a subscription basis.
A register of over 70,000 unclaimed estates.
A list of names, primarily of those who left unclaimed estates, but also relating to debts and legal cases.
Karnataka Immigration & Travel Records
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.
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.
This database consists of ship muster lists of convicts being transported from the British Empire to New South Wales.
An index to records detailing the ancestry of some 300 people of Devonian descent living in British colonies and the Unite States.
Karnataka Military Records
A list of over 1.3 million British and Commonwealth servicemen who were injured during World War One.
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.
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.
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.
A listing of officers from the War Office, HQ staff, volunteer infantry brigades, RMC, field marshals, colonels, unemployed officers and more.
Karnataka Court & Legal Records
A publication giving brief details of bankruptcies, including the names of parties and companies involed.
A register of over 70,000 unclaimed estates.
Calendars to records relating to British colonies.
Records of the meetings of a body that promoted British trade.
A list of names, primarily of those who left unclaimed estates, but also relating to debts and legal cases.
Karnataka Directories & Gazetteers
A directory of the court, parliament, aristocracy, mayors, civil service, military, militia and banks in the British Empire.
A directory of the Church of England, its institutions and ministers.
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.
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.
A statistic and descriptive gazetteer of nations.
Karnataka Cemeteries
Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.
Karnataka Histories & Books
Over 7 million remembrances and historic details submitted by Ancestry members. Useful for local historians.
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.
A periodical that covers various facet's of India's history.
A searchable book containing descriptions of British colonies, statistics, information on officials and more.
A searchable book containing descriptions of British colonies, statistics, information on officials and more.
Karnataka Occupation & Business Records
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.
Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.
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.
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.
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 Karnataka
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.
A compilation of lineage-linked family trees submitted by Ancestry users. The database contains over 2 billion individuals and is searchable by numerous metrics.
A searchable database of linked families. It largely covers royalty and nobility, but also contains actors, footballers and American presidents.
A collection of legacy trees submitted by Ancestry users containing nearly 400 million individuals.
Karnataka Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records
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.
A searchable database of linked families. It largely covers royalty and nobility, but also contains actors, footballers and American presidents.
A listing of the key persons of royal (and associated) institutions, from the royal family & peerage to parliament and the British Museum.
Karnataka Church Records
Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.
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 Karnataka
Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.
Karnataka Maps
An interactive index to thousands of maps covering the world, continents, countries and regions. The majority of maps cover Britain and Ireland.
Karnataka Reference Works
A comprehensive guide to researching your Ancestry in British India. Contains numerous categorised sources.
Most Common Surnames in Karnataka
Rank | Surname | Incidence | Frequency | Percent of Parent | Rank in India |
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1 | Patil | 461,133 | 1:34 | 12.53% | 21 |
2 | Madar | 134,360 | 1:115 | 94.45% | 480 |
3 | Nayka | 128,983 | 1:120 | 99.12% | 519 |
4 | Hiremath | 128,402 | 1:121 | 92.17% | 490 |
5 | Lamani | 122,279 | 1:127 | 97.69% | 541 |
6 | Badiger | 105,102 | 1:147 | 98.81% | 628 |
7 | Biradar | 103,265 | 1:150 | 66.90% | 443 |
8 | Talavar | 102,636 | 1:151 | 95.53% | 623 |
9 | Mulla | 101,833 | 1:152 | 47.05% | 334 |
10 | Kambale | 93,939 | 1:165 | 64.82% | 473 |
11 | Rathod | 86,763 | 1:179 | 4.22% | 38 |
12 | Pujari | 86,528 | 1:179 | 29.53% | 262 |
13 | Kumar | 86,396 | 1:179 | 0.28% | 3 |
14 | Nadaph | 81,258 | 1:191 | 99.21% | 781 |
15 | Harijan | 81,006 | 1:191 | 20.63% | 202 |
16 | Cavhan | 68,024 | 1:228 | 99.72% | 929 |
17 | Kumbar | 65,850 | 1:235 | 95.10% | 917 |
18 | Kulakarni | 63,562 | 1:244 | 94.54% | 940 |
19 | Pujar | 62,956 | 1:246 | 88.10% | 891 |
20 | Jadhav | 62,415 | 1:248 | 3.04% | 39 |
21 | Gauda | 61,284 | 1:253 | 30.01% | 358 |
22 | Nayak | 56,288 | 1:275 | 2.71% | 36 |
23 | Nayik | 55,381 | 1:280 | 97.32% | 1,111 |
24 | Hadapad | 54,291 | 1:285 | 99.11% | 1,144 |
25 | Sekha | 54,215 | 1:286 | 8.50% | 121 |
26 | Bhajantri | 52,365 | 1:296 | 98.32% | 1,181 |
27 | Pavar | 51,352 | 1:302 | 36.15% | 481 |
28 | Angadi | 49,584 | 1:312 | 84.73% | 1,083 |
29 | Desayi | 47,666 | 1:325 | 99.87% | 1,295 |
30 | Valikar | 46,700 | 1:332 | 97.37% | 1,290 |
31 | Calavadi | 45,618 | 1:340 | 99.99% | 1,345 |
32 | Hosamani | 44,864 | 1:345 | 98.14% | 1,342 |
33 | Dodamani | 41,221 | 1:376 | 97.82% | 1,424 |
34 | Vaddar | 37,870 | 1:409 | 99.13% | 1,556 |
35 | Madivalar | 36,032 | 1:430 | 99.84% | 1,642 |
36 | Setti | 34,194 | 1:453 | 64.32% | 1,184 |
37 | Hugar | 34,111 | 1:454 | 98.00% | 1,699 |
38 | Pujeri | 33,766 | 1:459 | 97.94% | 1,710 |
39 | Jamadar | 32,636 | 1:475 | 21.93% | 461 |
40 | Gaudar | 31,299 | 1:495 | 97.68% | 1,811 |
41 | Mujavar | 30,701 | 1:505 | 84.23% | 1,625 |
42 | Mathapati | 30,322 | 1:511 | 96.63% | 1,844 |
43 | Hegade | 29,504 | 1:525 | 66.30% | 1,373 |
44 | Pattar | 28,630 | 1:541 | 95.08% | 1,920 |
45 | Kuri | 28,621 | 1:541 | 76.43% | 1,582 |
46 | Sindhe | 28,489 | 1:544 | 94.03% | 1,907 |
47 | Makanadar | 28,015 | 1:553 | 99.24% | 2,038 |
48 | Kammar | 27,832 | 1:557 | 98.30% | 2,033 |
49 | Sanadi | 27,272 | 1:568 | 94.68% | 1,997 |
50 | Doddamani | 26,554 | 1:584 | 98.22% | 2,113 |
51 | Mali | 26,444 | 1:586 | 4.58% | 133 |
52 | Meti | 24,751 | 1:626 | 95.14% | 2,188 |
53 | Patel | 24,385 | 1:635 | 0.58% | 19 |
54 | Bandivaddar | 24,362 | 1:636 | 99.81% | 2,307 |
55 | Pathan | 24,173 | 1:641 | 2.81% | 93 |
56 | Bagavan | 23,857 | 1:649 | 90.08% | 2,154 |
57 | Hadimani | 23,814 | 1:651 | 96.04% | 2,270 |
58 | Khota | 23,660 | 1:655 | 96.66% | 2,301 |
59 | Attar | 23,236 | 1:667 | 50.68% | 1,337 |
60 | Kambar | 23,115 | 1:670 | 97.36% | 2,352 |
61 | Mane | 23,113 | 1:670 | 5.21% | 179 |
62 | Uppar | 22,917 | 1:676 | 97.35% | 2,375 |
63 | Sutar | 22,491 | 1:689 | 8.72% | 293 |
64 | Kattimani | 22,274 | 1:696 | 90.08% | 2,278 |
65 | Koli | 22,077 | 1:702 | 4.77% | 171 |
66 | Bepari | 21,956 | 1:706 | 44.84% | 1,267 |
67 | Reddy | 21,932 | 1:706 | 3.13% | 111 |
68 | Naykar | 21,755 | 1:712 | 99.08% | 2,513 |
69 | Dalavayi | 21,585 | 1:718 | 98.67% | 2,518 |
70 | Singh | 20,809 | 1:745 | 0.06% | 2 |
71 | Kadam | 19,077 | 1:812 | 2.67% | 108 |
72 | Gurav | 19,069 | 1:813 | 10.31% | 388 |
73 | Rao | 19,005 | 1:815 | 3.78% | 160 |
74 | Kalal | 18,864 | 1:821 | 53.18% | 1,675 |
75 | Ganiger | 18,438 | 1:840 | 99.16% | 2,893 |
76 | Josi | 18,355 | 1:844 | 8.09% | 324 |
77 | Kolakar | 17,476 | 1:887 | 97.78% | 3,000 |
78 | Bhatt | 17,450 | 1:888 | 13.47% | 523 |
79 | Metri | 17,084 | 1:907 | 84.40% | 2,693 |
80 | Sunagar | 17,078 | 1:907 | 98.71% | 3,092 |
81 | Hubballi | 16,254 | 1:953 | 99.60% | 3,257 |
82 | Bhat | 15,914 | 1:974 | 6.91% | 316 |
83 | Caugule | 15,904 | 1:974 | 99.51% | 3,314 |
84 | Inamadar | 15,836 | 1:978 | 89.30% | 3,019 |
85 | Teli | 15,641 | 1:991 | 19.15% | 788 |
86 | Ballari | 14,910 | 1:1,039 | 85.64% | 3,072 |
87 | Kittur | 14,820 | 1:1,046 | 94.36% | 3,367 |
88 | Caugal | 14,578 | 1:1,063 | 100.00% | 3,602 |
89 | Magadumm | 14,462 | 1:1,071 | 99.99% | 3,633 |
90 | Malagi | 14,182 | 1:1,093 | 97.53% | 3,612 |
91 | Gowda | 14,155 | 1:1,095 | 58.79% | 2,331 |
92 | Budihal | 14,141 | 1:1,096 | 99.33% | 3,694 |
93 | Betageri | 14,068 | 1:1,101 | 99.01% | 3,701 |
94 | Savanur | 13,968 | 1:1,109 | 97.27% | 3,657 |
95 | Koppad | 13,912 | 1:1,114 | 98.92% | 3,739 |
96 | Navi | 13,904 | 1:1,114 | 39.69% | 1,693 |
97 | Madival | 13,889 | 1:1,116 | 86.96% | 3,315 |
98 | Jain | 13,797 | 1:1,123 | 1.46% | 83 |
99 | Shetty | 13,706 | 1:1,131 | 8.87% | 442 |
100 | Bajantri | 13,675 | 1:1,133 | 88.16% | 3,397 |
101 | Katti | 13,593 | 1:1,140 | 58.78% | 2,415 |
102 | Rajaput | 13,587 | 1:1,140 | 11.07% | 551 |
103 | Dasar | 13,568 | 1:1,142 | 90.85% | 3,525 |
104 | Mulimani | 13,531 | 1:1,145 | 97.74% | 3,804 |
105 | Bagevadi | 13,473 | 1:1,150 | 95.55% | 3,729 |
106 | Banakar | 13,329 | 1:1,162 | 91.92% | 3,621 |
107 | Raj | 13,291 | 1:1,166 | 1.38% | 81 |
108 | Pujer | 13,218 | 1:1,172 | 99.59% | 3,953 |
109 | Pattanasetti | 13,125 | 1:1,181 | 100.00% | 4,003 |
110 | Gaudr | 12,930 | 1:1,198 | 99.52% | 4,035 |
111 | Prasad | 12,857 | 1:1,205 | 0.33% | 20 |
112 | More | 12,798 | 1:1,211 | 1.68% | 99 |
113 | Ambiger | 12,764 | 1:1,214 | 98.86% | 4,060 |
114 | Agasar | 12,708 | 1:1,219 | 99.19% | 4,089 |
115 | Momin | 12,707 | 1:1,219 | 4.39% | 270 |
116 | Manga | 12,704 | 1:1,220 | 52.60% | 2,323 |
117 | Kambali | 12,666 | 1:1,223 | 87.35% | 3,622 |
118 | Desapande | 12,420 | 1:1,248 | 96.65% | 4,077 |
119 | Gupta | 12,342 | 1:1,255 | 0.44% | 25 |
120 | Baraker | 12,321 | 1:1,258 | 99.89% | 4,233 |
121 | Sharma | 12,008 | 1:1,290 | 0.24% | 14 |
122 | Halli | 11,748 | 1:1,319 | 94.00% | 4,183 |
123 | Barki | 11,675 | 1:1,327 | 97.37% | 4,355 |
124 | Karigar | 11,609 | 1:1,335 | 62.07% | 2,874 |
125 | Bhosale | 11,536 | 1:1,343 | 17.42% | 949 |
126 | Khaji | 11,283 | 1:1,373 | 91.70% | 4,252 |
127 | Itagi | 11,264 | 1:1,376 | 96.77% | 4,490 |
128 | Lohar | 11,239 | 1:1,379 | 3.12% | 221 |
129 | Sajjan | 11,213 | 1:1,382 | 78.28% | 3,671 |
130 | Gavade | 11,186 | 1:1,385 | 55.05% | 2,679 |
131 | Khan | 11,101 | 1:1,396 | 0.24% | 17 |
132 | Hosur | 11,028 | 1:1,405 | 95.75% | 4,527 |
133 | Mathad | 10,929 | 1:1,418 | 88.19% | 4,221 |
134 | Caugale | 10,926 | 1:1,418 | 99.62% | 4,747 |
135 | Suryavansi | 10,904 | 1:1,421 | 92.34% | 4,426 |
136 | Kadakol | 10,883 | 1:1,424 | 97.37% | 4,666 |
137 | Bhandari | 10,724 | 1:1,445 | 4.42% | 308 |
138 | Kale | 10,687 | 1:1,450 | 2.18% | 164 |
139 | Saudagar | 10,635 | 1:1,457 | 39.93% | 2,138 |
140 | Yadav | 10,584 | 1:1,464 | 0.15% | 7 |
141 | Disoj | 10,522 | 1:1,473 | 99.06% | 4,893 |
142 | Salunke | 10,495 | 1:1,476 | 8.46% | 547 |
143 | Natikar | 10,447 | 1:1,483 | 90.81% | 4,534 |
144 | Naragund | 10,436 | 1:1,485 | 99.52% | 4,966 |
145 | Savant | 10,423 | 1:1,487 | 37.80% | 2,075 |
146 | Dharavad | 10,388 | 1:1,492 | 96.33% | 4,817 |
147 | Sirahatti | 10,344 | 1:1,498 | 99.70% | 5,013 |
148 | Avati | 10,227 | 1:1,515 | 65.65% | 3,386 |
149 | Caudhari | 10,183 | 1:1,522 | 3.14% | 245 |
150 | Jamakhandi | 10,115 | 1:1,532 | 90.82% | 4,681 |
151 | Konnur | 10,091 | 1:1,536 | 94.32% | 4,857 |
152 | Kori | 10,054 | 1:1,541 | 19.07% | 1,192 |
153 | Bagali | 10,012 | 1:1,548 | 87.83% | 4,581 |
154 | Gayakavad | 9,968 | 1:1,554 | 25.55% | 1,525 |
155 | Olekar | 9,949 | 1:1,557 | 80.56% | 4,232 |
156 | Annigeri | 9,946 | 1:1,558 | 98.57% | 5,152 |
157 | Patagar | 9,945 | 1:1,558 | 99.72% | 5,208 |
158 | Hatti | 9,901 | 1:1,565 | 87.83% | 4,632 |
159 | Maniyar | 9,875 | 1:1,569 | 20.51% | 1,285 |
160 | Bhovi | 9,834 | 1:1,576 | 98.69% | 5,216 |
161 | Sunkad | 9,752 | 1:1,589 | 98.59% | 5,258 |
162 | Koti | 9,706 | 1:1,596 | 36.00% | 2,118 |
163 | Naykodi | 9,629 | 1:1,609 | 76.95% | 4,179 |
164 | Kaladagi | 9,601 | 1:1,614 | 94.66% | 5,120 |
165 | Prabhu | 9,527 | 1:1,626 | 18.97% | 1,244 |
166 | Kurubar | 9,478 | 1:1,635 | 99.58% | 5,430 |
167 | Sinde | 9,467 | 1:1,637 | 63.55% | 3,538 |
168 | Dodmani | 9,413 | 1:1,646 | 77.52% | 4,308 |
169 | Gasti | 9,387 | 1:1,651 | 95.05% | 5,266 |
170 | Killedar | 9,348 | 1:1,658 | 67.09% | 3,777 |
171 | Matha | 9,326 | 1:1,661 | 68.69% | 3,871 |
172 | Bilagi | 9,192 | 1:1,686 | 96.77% | 5,447 |
173 | Huded | 9,143 | 1:1,695 | 99.06% | 5,586 |
174 | Kamat | 9,071 | 1:1,708 | 6.54% | 492 |
175 | Hegde | 9,070 | 1:1,708 | 55.57% | 3,256 |
176 | Parit | 9,055 | 1:1,711 | 24.59% | 1,607 |
177 | Devadig | 9,031 | 1:1,716 | 98.87% | 5,632 |
178 | Das | 9,012 | 1:1,719 | 0.08% | 4 |
179 | Karadi | 8,996 | 1:1,722 | 85.99% | 4,981 |
180 | Myageri | 8,960 | 1:1,729 | 98.85% | 5,677 |
181 | Gadivaddar | 8,899 | 1:1,741 | 96.31% | 5,578 |
182 | Kulkarni | 8,851 | 1:1,751 | 2.87% | 253 |
183 | Tahasildar | 8,807 | 1:1,759 | 88.07% | 5,199 |
184 | Sirur | 8,796 | 1:1,762 | 97.64% | 5,704 |
185 | Naganur | 8,525 | 1:1,818 | 98.35% | 5,889 |
186 | Jambagi | 8,483 | 1:1,827 | 95.70% | 5,781 |
187 | Kamate | 8,426 | 1:1,839 | 91.44% | 5,595 |
188 | Vali | 8,380 | 1:1,849 | 14.51% | 1,093 |
189 | Jaina | 8,357 | 1:1,854 | 75.33% | 4,693 |
190 | Acari | 8,339 | 1:1,858 | 95.14% | 5,835 |
191 | Totad | 8,323 | 1:1,862 | 97.77% | 5,992 |
192 | Hipparagi | 8,322 | 1:1,862 | 87.71% | 5,454 |
193 | Babu | 8,294 | 1:1,868 | 1.95% | 185 |
194 | Ullagaddi | 8,278 | 1:1,872 | 99.01% | 6,082 |
195 | Huddar | 8,234 | 1:1,882 | 87.11% | 5,466 |
196 | Gollar | 8,191 | 1:1,892 | 91.69% | 5,744 |
197 | Ganacari | 8,177 | 1:1,895 | 99.88% | 6,191 |
198 | Saiyad | 8,128 | 1:1,906 | 4.93% | 421 |
199 | Gadad | 8,062 | 1:1,922 | 94.14% | 5,958 |
200 | Mulagund | 8,013 | 1:1,934 | 98.76% | 6,239 |