Lakshadweep Genealogical Records

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep

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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep

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.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Lakshadweep 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.

Lakshadweep Reference Works

FIBIS Wiki (1600-Present)

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

Most Common Surnames in Lakshadweep

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in India
1Beegum2,9411:637.16%6,386
2Khan6461:270.01%17
3Hussain4521:380.05%92
4Ali4141:420.01%13
5Koya3351:521.47%2,452
6Mohammed3071:570.04%106
7Rahman2101:830.04%168
8Kasim2011:860.51%1,504
9Banu1941:900.10%373
10Manika1881:923.76%9,651
11Hassan1801:970.53%1,734
12Manikfan1731:10085.22%104,625
13Khader1551:1121.63%5,434
14Saleem1541:1130.40%1,540
15Basheer1351:1290.52%2,178
16Jabbar1341:1300.38%1,661
17Rahiman1311:1330.61%2,573
18Beebi1201:1452.53%10,077
19Shafi1171:1480.18%959
20Hameed1101:1580.30%1,608
21Abid1091:1590.64%3,153
22Gafoor1081:1610.66%3,251
23Hakeem1041:1671.60%7,678
23Shukoor1041:1677.43%26,999
25Latheef1021:1700.58%3,048
26Sadique1011:1723.81%16,376
27Haji961:1810.49%2,764
27Khaleel961:1811.54%7,934
29Rafi951:1830.22%1,380
29Salam951:1830.09%617
31Rafeeque911:1913.67%17,298
32Salih891:1952.94%14,660
33Mohammedkoya881:19798.88%176,377
34Rafeek871:2002.80%14,365
34Thangal871:2001.45%8,235
36Yaseen841:2070.82%5,077
37Shareef811:2140.31%2,174
38Ameen781:2231.12%7,193
38Suhra781:2232.18%12,745
40Farook761:2291.23%7,996
41Iqbal751:2320.10%851
41Ismail751:2320.20%1,592
43Rasheed741:2350.22%1,727
44Akber721:2412.16%13,529
45Akbar711:2450.19%1,604
46Raheem671:2590.49%3,860
47Musthafa631:2760.42%3,541
48Haneefa591:2940.60%5,267
48Kassim591:2947.70%42,259
48Rafeeq591:2940.64%5,565
51Jaleel581:3000.42%3,764
52Hashim561:3100.41%3,838
52Naser561:3104.32%28,673
54Khasim551:3161.51%12,558
55Navas541:3220.16%1,700
55Ubaidulla541:32236.24%127,785
57Husain511:3410.01%114
58Ahmed471:3700.01%119
58Mubarak471:3700.74%7,803
60Samad461:3780.06%816
61Irshad431:4040.22%2,802
62Azeez421:4140.31%3,831
62Razak421:4140.41%5,080
64Aslam411:4240.06%876
65Sayed391:4450.13%1,971
66Muthalif381:45710.38%70,862
66Nazer381:4572.94%28,708
68Ahamed351:4960.09%1,586
68Irfan351:4960.11%1,826
68Sadik351:4960.17%2,702
71Aboosalih341:51189.47%296,209
71Arafath341:5111.37%17,327
71Ashraf341:5110.07%1,309
71Shaikoya341:511100.00%316,052
75Beegam331:5260.40%6,144
75Buhari331:52610.12%76,587
75Jasmin331:5261.40%17,991
75Nasar331:5260.18%2,875
75Rouf331:5260.64%9,443
80Sathar321:5430.56%8,626
81Kabeer301:5790.40%6,682
81Manaf301:5790.56%9,132
83Abdullakoya291:59972.50%286,670
84Asoora281:62034.57%186,993
84Beevi281:6200.02%565
84Faizal281:6200.96%15,095
84Sadath281:6200.93%14,747
88Akram261:6680.06%1,387
88Babu261:6680.01%185
88Hidayathulla261:66813.07%106,004
88Ibrahim261:6680.07%1,519
88Malik261:668< 0.01%61
88Naseer261:6680.36%7,016
94Farsana251:6952.82%38,016
94Kunhi251:6950.39%7,792
94Muhsin251:6952.91%38,816
94Siyad251:6952.70%36,840
98Ashik241:7240.28%5,869
98Asif241:7240.06%1,455
98Fathahudheen241:72496.00%377,978
98Rahim241:7240.04%1,095
98Sameer241:7240.35%7,352
98Shafeek241:7241.07%18,763
98Shafeeque241:7241.32%22,067
105Ahammed221:7900.16%3,870
105Ansari221:790< 0.01%35
105Nisar221:7900.13%3,231
105Rasak221:7900.92%17,813
105Thasleena221:79028.95%194,472
110Jalaludheen211:82713.46%124,057
110Kareem211:8270.12%2,976
110Kulus211:82753.85%291,059
110Muneer211:8270.25%5,999
110Shaik211:827< 0.01%66
115Fathahulla201:86980.00%377,978
115Fathima201:8690.09%2,602
115Fazal201:8690.52%12,004
115Noufal201:8690.77%16,612
115Rassak201:8693.42%51,401
115Salahudheen201:86912.35%120,979
115Savad201:8691.32%25,404
115Shaffi201:8691.61%29,539
115Thasneem201:8691.89%33,243
124Arif181:9650.02%862
124Iquebal181:9657.20%91,248
124Jamal181:9650.03%1,045
124Jamhar181:96546.15%291,059
124Kadeeja181:9653.84%59,871
124Manikkufan181:965100.00%461,117
124Sulthana181:9650.12%3,581
131Iqubal171:1,0220.98%22,921
131Parveen171:1,0220.01%495
131Riyas171:1,0220.28%8,077
131Roshan171:1,0220.12%3,723
131Sahib171:1,0220.53%14,078
131Sayeed171:1,0220.19%5,692
131Shihabudheen171:1,0224.10%65,079
131Suhrabi171:1,02224.64%206,545
139Ansar161:1,0860.11%3,629
139Habeeba161:1,0860.60%16,275
139Kumar161:1,086< 0.01%3
139Noor161:1,0860.09%2,953
139Noushad161:1,0860.45%12,747
139Sumayya161:1,0862.19%43,792
139Vahab161:1,0860.20%6,271
146Althaf141:1,2411.42%35,090
146Bathisha141:1,24112.39%152,128
146Haq141:1,2410.02%952
146Khaderkoya141:1,24193.33%512,385
146Naseem141:1,2410.11%4,114
146Nazar141:1,2410.20%7,173
146Quraishi141:1,2410.07%2,591
146Sabith141:1,2411.99%45,004
146Sadiq141:1,2410.06%2,533
146Sha141:1,2410.02%918
146Shameer141:1,2410.44%14,007
157Afsal131:1,3360.47%15,748
157Haneef131:1,3360.12%4,636
157Jalal131:1,3360.12%4,959
157Kalam131:1,3360.01%695
157Moosa131:1,3360.44%14,958
157Najeeb131:1,3360.56%18,244
157Naseeb131:1,3361.20%32,819
157Nasir131:1,3360.04%1,768
157Nizar131:1,3360.46%15,594
157Riyaz131:1,3360.13%5,083
157Shookur131:1,33668.42%445,856
168Askar121:1,4480.40%14,607
168Asura121:1,4486.03%106,004
168Azad121:1,4480.05%2,428
168Habeeb121:1,4480.22%8,908
168Habeebulla121:1,4487.02%116,822
168Hamdulla121:1,44892.31%552,550
168Hamza121:1,4480.24%9,717
168Jalaludeen121:1,4484.58%88,513
168Mairoof121:1,44892.31%552,550
168Misriya121:1,4481.58%42,602
168Rahaman121:1,448< 0.01%268
168Rashid121:1,4480.01%550
168Saifudheen121:1,4488.76%134,774
168Suhail121:1,4480.12%5,212
168Thahir121:1,4480.78%25,263
168Yasin121:1,4480.03%1,597
184Ameer111:1,5790.31%12,816
184Asarudheen111:1,57916.92%214,148
184Fathah111:1,5791.96%52,907
184Ismailkoya111:1,579100.00%610,955
184Kader111:1,5790.09%4,109
184Khadeeja111:1,5792.99%70,614
184Murthala111:1,57921.57%247,985
184Nassar111:1,5791.16%36,236
184Nizamudheen111:1,57911.70%170,569
184Salim111:1,5790.01%582
184Shabeer111:1,5790.35%14,219
184Shahid111:1,5790.02%1,020
184Thasleema111:1,57911.58%169,494
184Up111:1,5795.64%107,487
184Yasar111:1,5790.57%21,100
199Ajmal91:1,9300.16%8,590
199Alam91:1,930< 0.01%59
199Alikhan91:1,9300.27%13,558
199Aman91:1,9300.10%5,629
199Anwer91:1,9300.41%19,204
199Asharaf91:1,9300.05%3,005
199Bari91:1,9300.01%782
199Basith91:1,9300.34%16,564
199Bhai91:1,9300.01%886
199Haque91:1,930< 0.01%315
199Hasheem91:1,9308.74%161,200
199Huraira91:1,9303.75%93,714
199Jabir91:1,9300.10%5,489
199Junaid91:1,9300.08%4,833
199Kulusu91:1,93026.47%316,052
199Mole91:1,9300.16%8,852
199Mumthaz91:1,9304.81%110,376
199Musaliyar91:1,9302.30%67,598
199Ruksana91:1,9300.35%16,744
199Saheer91:1,9300.83%32,854
199Shafeeq91:1,9300.14%7,833
199Shajahan91:1,9300.27%13,662
199Suhara91:1,9300.11%6,412
199Sulthan91:1,9300.38%17,861
199Thaha91:1,9300.85%33,169