Meghalaya Genealogical Records

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya

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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya

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.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Meghalaya 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.

Meghalaya Reference Works

FIBIS Wiki (1600-Present)

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

Most Common Surnames in Meghalaya

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in India
1Sangma467,1371:683.41%141
2Marak418,5631:781.03%153
3Momin97,7451:3033.77%270
4Lyngdoh65,2311:4598.90%953
5Hajong56,2781:5355.60%654
6Dkhar43,9481:6799.02%1,376
7Koch33,6181:8848.68%922
8Rabha31,2301:956.40%165
9Nongrum27,7031:10799.57%2,063
10Marbaniang24,6551:12099.67%2,274
11Lyngkhoi22,1461:13499.97%2,498
12Bibi19,9171:1490.72%27
13Wahlang19,0681:15599.79%2,816
14Shira18,5201:16091.62%2,699
15Marwein18,2121:16299.78%2,936
16Shylla17,8461:16698.97%2,969
17Mawlong17,4131:17099.89%3,069
18Syiemlieh17,2151:17299.85%3,107
19Kurbah17,0961:17399.92%3,130
20Nongsiej16,1741:18399.93%3,281
21Suting15,6681:18999.56%3,362
22Das14,9471:1980.13%4
23Kharkongor13,6141:21799.30%3,839
24Shadap13,5211:21994.35%3,668
25Mukhim13,1481:22597.15%3,886
26Suchiang13,0861:22693.75%3,766
27Lamare12,7861:23194.54%3,887
28Syiem12,7061:23399.43%4,101
29Thabah12,6701:23499.54%4,110
30Thongni12,4981:23799.98%4,182
31Nongbri12,0671:24599.70%4,319
32Phawa11,5381:25699.76%4,508
33Rymbai11,1191:26698.54%4,629
34Warjri10,9541:27099.69%4,740
35Marngar10,8381:27399.95%4,801
36Arengh10,7241:27699.80%4,836
37Dhar10,4241:2846.38%425
38Rani10,3391:2860.52%41
39Ryntathiang10,2141:29099.94%5,082
40Khatun9,9801:2960.19%11
41Wanniang9,8001:30299.92%5,296
42Begum9,4171:3140.49%47
43Paul9,4001:3151.63%134
44Pyngrope8,6681:34199.66%5,876
45Nongrang8,2561:35899.93%6,155
46Jyrwa8,2251:36099.53%6,153
47Diengdoh8,1591:36399.05%6,169
48Sohtun8,1431:36399.80%6,209
49Sumer7,8731:37637.89%2,638
50Nongkhlaw7,8451:37799.77%6,421
51Rava7,7291:38315.02%1,221
52Iawphniaw7,5491:39299.99%6,668
53War7,5111:39444.66%3,173
54Thapa7,4401:3983.58%351
55Syngkli7,2821:40699.97%6,905
56Rynjah6,9351:42799.50%7,187
57Kbani6,7571:438100.00%7,384
58Talang6,7431:43995.19%7,069
59Mynsong6,0861:48699.74%8,093
60Singh6,0761:4870.02%2
61Shabong5,8801:50398.96%8,290
62Bareh5,8681:50498.08%8,241
63Sungoh5,8521:50697.78%8,240
64Pariong5,8371:507100.00%8,433
65Laloo5,7431:51593.86%8,071
66Kshiar5,5801:53099.95%8,779
67Nongkynrih5,5471:53399.69%8,803
68Sharma5,5351:5350.11%14
69Tariang5,5041:53889.69%8,055
70Dey5,3431:5540.87%126
71Barman5,3061:5580.27%42
72Thangkhiew5,2961:55999.85%9,179
73Sangriang5,2611:56299.98%9,244
74Khyriem5,2131:56899.33%9,270
75Jana4,8021:6160.66%104
76Saha4,7521:6230.25%48
77Khongsit4,7501:62399.87%10,054
78Makri4,7291:62696.95%9,833
79Siangshai4,6861:63199.01%10,091
80Swer4,6841:63299.03%10,097
81Marthong4,6481:63799.98%10,257
82Syiemiong4,5891:64599.46%10,330
83Sun4,5471:65174.01%8,043
84Roy4,5091:6560.24%46
85Surong4,4431:66698.89%10,546
86Khonglah4,4141:67099.32%10,645
87Chettri4,3931:6745.78%847
88Basaiawmoit4,3741:67699.75%10,770
89Sutnga4,3411:68294.62%10,375
90Myrthong4,3101:68799.77%10,888
91Nongspung4,2391:69899.98%11,049
92Deb4,2201:7012.54%418
92Sohshang4,2201:70199.95%11,091
94Ryngkhlem4,2161:70299.91%11,098
95Devi4,1851:7070.01%1
96Lamin4,1561:71295.83%10,854
97Pale4,0291:73444.02%5,623
98Langstang3,9841:74397.74%11,426
99Kharsyntiew3,9411:75199.85%11,731
100Khonglam3,9271:75399.87%11,770
101Kurkalang3,9251:75499.85%11,774
102Sk3,9181:7551.35%267
103Lapang3,8401:77199.12%11,912
104Biam3,8141:77696.78%11,747
105Passah3,7971:77999.40%12,050
106Kharkrang3,7781:78399.95%12,158
107Ali3,7621:7870.07%13
108Snaitang3,7291:79399.95%12,296
109Kharumnuid3,7101:79899.81%12,336
110Rai3,7051:7990.48%98
111Lawai3,6691:80699.24%12,396
112Khymdeit3,6601:80895.39%12,006
113Majaw3,6501:81199.97%12,538
114Kharsati3,6411:81399.32%12,493
115Nonglait3,6321:81599.92%12,592
116Malngiang3,5701:82999.89%12,758
117Bewa3,5231:8401.25%276
118Lnonglait3,5201:84199.97%12,912
119Nongphud3,5161:842100.00%12,925
120Pala3,4331:8625.24%965
121Paliar3,4141:86799.97%13,267
122Lapasam3,3881:87398.83%13,223
123Mawlieh3,2981:89799.97%13,617
124Chyrmang3,2911:89999.49%13,588
125Islam3,2631:9070.49%116
126Mylliem3,2041:92399.94%13,976
127Nonglang3,1821:93099.87%14,054
128Kharbani3,1711:93399.97%14,105
129Khriam3,1471:94099.12%14,095
129Pyrtuh3,1471:94099.87%14,188
131Mawnai3,1231:94799.90%14,287
132Sten3,1001:95486.91%12,782
133Pathaw3,0481:97199.74%14,535
134Kdewsaw2,9321:1,009100.00%15,050
135Maring2,8681:1,03273.67%11,863
136Nongbet2,8611:1,03499.65%15,305
137Marboh2,8441:1,04099.72%15,388
138Puwein2,8161:1,051100.00%15,538
139Synrem2,7661:1,07099.46%15,717
140Sunar2,7521:1,07516.71%3,227
141Suiam2,7071:1,09399.56%16,048
142Shangdiar2,6911:1,10099.93%16,179
143Pakma2,6791:1,10499.37%16,161
144Thyrniang2,6341:1,12399.89%16,463
145Modak2,6291:1,1251.40%385
146Boro2,6051:1,1360.52%162
147Sohkhlet2,5871:1,14499.69%16,680
148Ghosh2,5681:1,1520.07%22
149Kyndait2,5631:1,15499.92%16,858
150Sawkmie2,5391:1,16599.76%16,972
151Tang2,5351:1,16786.43%15,047
152Kharthangmaw2,5321:1,16999.96%17,038
153Umbah2,5251:1,172100.00%17,073
154Khyllait2,5201:1,17499.96%17,091
154Wankhar2,5201:1,17499.64%17,058
156Shangpliang2,5181:1,17599.57%17,058
157Gurung2,5161:1,1761.85%502
158Makdoh2,5091:1,17998.20%16,917
159Rongrin2,4801:1,19399.88%17,292
160Begom2,4781:1,1949.98%2,267
161Paslein2,4331:1,21698.14%17,317
162Choudhury2,4231:1,2211.44%414
163Dohling2,4141:1,22698.85%17,526
164Blah2,4121:1,22799.79%17,676
165Mawthoh2,3641:1,25299.79%17,944
166Sari2,3571:1,25525.74%5,621
167Nongkseh2,3521:1,25899.96%18,041
167Sarkar2,3521:1,2580.10%31
169Dalu2,3221:1,27421.58%4,829
169Susngi2,3221:1,27499.83%18,208
171Nongbsap2,3151:1,278100.00%18,293
172Challam2,3081:1,28285.45%16,141
173Kharbuki2,3001:1,28699.78%18,361
174Langrin2,2821:1,29799.91%18,501
175Bhattacharjee2,2721:1,3021.62%486
176Kharjana2,2601:1,30999.69%18,612
177Chetri2,2441:1,3195.72%1,522
178Kyrsian2,2321:1,326100.00%18,847
179Synnah2,2271:1,32999.02%18,735
180Nongsiang2,2221:1,33299.96%18,905
181Lawriniang2,2131:1,33799.95%18,959
182Kkongor2,2111:1,33899.95%18,969
182Syngkon2,2111:1,33899.91%18,963
184Mawblei2,2081:1,34099.95%18,990
185Khongjoh2,2011:1,34499.95%19,037
186Umsong2,1801:1,357100.00%19,197
187Hussain2,1591:1,3700.25%92
188Dutta2,1441:1,3800.22%79
189Banai2,1401:1,38327.39%6,451
190Muktieh2,1091:1,40399.29%19,589
191Mawiong2,1021:1,40899.76%19,713
192Kharnaior2,0951:1,41299.67%19,742
193Nongpluh2,0901:1,41699.67%19,778
194Myrboh2,0661:1,432100.00%19,996
195Myrchiang2,0621:1,43599.95%20,010
196Langshiang2,0431:1,44899.95%20,135
197Timung2,0401:1,4505.68%1,651
198Lamurong2,0331:1,45598.93%20,062
199Manar2,0311:1,45784.52%17,752
200Niang2,0171:1,46787.43%18,348