Sikkim Genealogical Records

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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 Sikkim

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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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 Sikkim

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.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim 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 Sikkim

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Sikkim 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.

Sikkim Reference Works

FIBIS Wiki (1600-Present)

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

Most Common Surnames in Sikkim

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in India
1Rai80,7161:710.36%98
2Bhutia54,7131:1166.95%787
3Chettri49,5721:1265.22%847
4Lepcha47,8031:1354.58%733
5Gurung38,5881:1628.38%502
6Tamang36,4891:1717.83%356
7Subba33,2801:1833.99%674
8Sharma26,6471:230.53%14
9Sherpa25,9871:2343.92%1,066
10Pradhan25,4801:241.71%58
11Limboo14,0891:4378.13%2,968
12Manger10,2781:5979.06%4,030
13Kami8,5611:7135.67%2,333
14Darjee7,0851:8519.04%1,595
15Thapa5,4351:1112.62%351
16Chhetri5,0491:1203.80%510
17Limbu4,8571:12510.86%1,364
18Prasad4,1131:1470.10%20
19Lama3,8631:1574.04%683
20Gupta3,5121:1720.12%25
21Bhujel3,2881:18410.79%1,894
22Dahal2,9931:20222.73%3,985
23Agarwal2,6401:2290.82%248
24Basnett2,2381:27098.81%18,628
25Devi2,1551:281< 0.01%1
26Adhikari2,1511:2810.60%220
27Karki2,1371:2839.26%2,423
28Biswakarma2,1061:2876.23%1,743
29Basnet1,9521:31023.22%6,050
30Lachenpa1,8081:33599.45%22,110
31Dhakal1,6891:35833.79%9,659
32Mukhia1,5521:3902.61%1,061
33Bhattarai1,5451:39218.99%6,226
34Sunar1,5191:3989.22%3,227
35Giri1,4281:4240.20%109
36Poudyal1,3331:45462.91%19,626
37Gautam1,3051:4640.56%313
38Sunwar1,2401:48856.16%19,000
39Nepal1,2371:48931.99%11,925
40Singh1,2301:492< 0.01%2
41Bahun1,1611:52169.94%23,724
42Rasaily1,1431:52923.40%9,821
43Bhandari1,1011:5500.45%308
44Lohar1,0441:5800.29%221
45Baraily1,0391:58228.16%12,422
45Subba Limboo1,0391:58297.65%33,196
47Pandey1,0311:5870.10%76
48Sapkota9791:61835.74%15,932
49Sarki9571:6327.49%4,100
50Rawat9201:6580.36%297
51Darnal8951:67622.54%11,671
52Khati8871:6827.47%4,400
52Khatiwara8871:68263.77%27,127
54Lachungpa8301:72998.22%39,320
55Luitel8071:75060.63%28,091
56Neopaney7811:77595.59%40,330
57Bista7681:78823.72%13,844
58Thakur7241:8360.04%50
59Shah7171:8440.07%73
60Kharka6571:92113.62%9,938
61Khanal6371:95018.54%13,197
62Subedi6221:97314.38%10,878
63Cintury6031:1,00491.50%47,129
64Tewari5901:1,0261.61%1,618
65Regmi5751:1,05235.02%23,925
66Agrawal5601:1,0810.29%371
67Kharel5591:1,08238.37%26,204
68Lamichaney5391:1,12392.14%51,327
69Subbalimboo5291:1,144100.00%55,119
70Sanyasi5261:1,1504.50%4,469
71Dhungel5231:1,15735.95%26,233
71Rana5231:1,1570.06%86
71Thatal5231:1,15731.64%23,810
74Mishra5181:1,1680.03%44
75Kazi5131:1,1800.98%1,211
76Limboo Subba4871:1,24395.68%56,614
77Kumari4801:1,2610.01%8
78Mangar4791:1,2632.57%2,886
79Ansari4661:1,2990.02%35
80Jogi4591:1,3180.82%1,125
81Sundas4521:1,33915.06%14,767
82Acharya4461:1,3570.35%535
82Tiwari4461:1,3570.07%123
84Dorjee4441:1,3635.83%6,615
85Das4361:1,388< 0.01%4
86Pokhrel4311:1,40413.11%13,645
87Shanker4121:1,4692.84%3,626
88Koirala4101:1,47614.13%15,189
89Kumar4021:1,505< 0.01%3
90Ghimiray4001:1,51330.12%28,137
91Sewa3991:1,51719.72%20,291
92Bishwakarma3891:1,5562.25%3,102
93Ghimirey3871:1,56427.35%26,807
94Gajmer3761:1,60915.47%17,598
95Pariyar3741:1,6189.20%11,448
96Bardewa3721:1,62732.12%31,175
97Khatoon3711:1,6310.02%33
98Rizal3661:1,65324.71%25,876
99Dangal3611:1,67631.47%31,400
100Timsina3531:1,71416.67%19,635
101Balmiki3191:1,8971.05%1,909
101Khawas3191:1,8975.09%7,913
101Majhi3191:1,8970.02%55
104Bhagat3151:1,9210.05%115
105Dulal3101:1,95213.47%18,376
106Kafley3011:2,01038.94%41,994
107Baniya2961:2,0443.93%6,693
108Ruchal2941:2,05839.20%42,900
109Ram2811:2,153< 0.01%6
109Sarda2811:2,1531.94%3,632
111Thami2781:2,1774.86%8,572
112Bagdas2711:2,23331.70%39,009
112Nirola2711:2,2339.30%15,136
114Doma2631:2,3012.21%4,389
115Moktan2601:2,3275.60%10,274
116Chhettri2421:2,50040.60%50,676
117Gazmer2401:2,52122.22%32,819
118Niroula2381:2,54323.06%33,952
119Damai2371:2,5538.27%15,331
120Targain2321:2,60889.58%89,150
121Upreti2301:2,6312.75%6,082
122Pd2251:2,6895.45%11,308
122Silwal2251:2,68953.19%64,287
124Panday2171:2,7890.14%436
125Diyali2141:2,82813.74%24,881
126Gadaily2111:2,86856.87%70,211
126Verma2111:2,8680.03%127
128Dewan2091:2,8950.67%1,857
128Ramudamu2091:2,89535.60%51,202
130Bastola2071:2,92331.17%46,843
131Limboosubba2061:2,937100.00%103,606
132Thakuri2041:2,9662.73%6,729
133Alam2031:2,9810.01%59
134Bansal1941:3,1190.11%410
135Shrestha1911:3,1684.14%10,333
136Mundra1861:3,2532.55%6,878
137Namgyal1831:3,30720.77%38,173
137Saha1831:3,3070.01%48
139Guragai1811:3,34350.70%72,088
139Shenga1811:3,34370.43%89,613
141Jain1801:3,3620.02%83
141Lhamu1801:3,3625.02%12,725
143Shankar1781:3,4000.03%135
144Katwal1721:3,51811.51%25,709
145Dhamala1681:3,60213.75%29,913
146Ojha1671:3,6230.07%322
147Dopthapa1651:3,667100.00%119,525
148Chamling1631:3,71215.44%33,369
148Chawan1631:3,7122.52%7,708
150Newar1581:3,8300.58%2,088
151Choden1571:3,85440.46%68,062
151Mazi1571:3,8540.26%1,047
153Khatun1541:3,929< 0.01%11
154Jairu1521:3,98152.05%82,479
155Ghatani1501:4,03414.23%33,422
156Siwakoti1491:4,06157.31%88,919
157Dong1451:4,17310.59%27,477
158Roy1441:4,2020.01%46
159Shilal1421:4,26142.64%75,517
160Tshering1401:4,32235.90%67,829
161Chamlagai1391:4,35351.87%87,228
161Kalikotey1391:4,35323.09%50,275
161Roka1391:4,3537.01%20,625
164Chapagai1371:4,41735.68%68,572
165Chetri1361:4,4490.35%1,522
165Lakhotia1361:4,4493.54%11,995
165Rajak1361:4,4490.03%181
168Dural1321:4,58423.04%52,093
169Khatiwada1291:4,69126.82%58,821
170Chandak1261:4,8030.66%2,806
171Ali1231:4,920< 0.01%13
171Dhital1231:4,92030.15%65,813
171Pathak1231:4,9200.03%177
174Burathoki1211:5,00115.30%41,335
174Gyatso1211:5,00112.42%35,466
174Khulal1211:5,00122.20%53,983
174Psd1211:5,00162.69%108,189
174Tirwa1211:5,00134.77%73,357
179Bhusal1191:5,0853.75%14,109
179Dhopthapa1191:5,085100.00%147,141
181Byahut1181:5,12830.49%68,195
181Yonzon1181:5,1287.73%25,285
183Bajgai1141:5,30843.02%87,884
183Mittal1141:5,3080.10%602
183Sah1141:5,308< 0.01%18
186Thapa Manger1131:5,35538.97%82,860
186Yadav1131:5,355< 0.01%7
188Baral1111:5,4510.14%799
189Kharga1091:5,5529.31%30,887
189Lucksom1091:5,55285.83%141,381
189Sunam1091:5,5527.20%25,428
192Parsai1081:5,60314.10%42,259
193Barfungpa1061:5,70995.50%153,869
194Ranpal1051:5,76358.99%113,912
194Sunuwar1051:5,7638.25%29,032
196Ghatraj1031:5,87533.99%80,510
197Begum1011:5,9910.01%47
198Bhattrai1001:6,05122.17%61,500
199Khatiwoda981:6,17555.37%114,361
200Goyal961:6,3030.04%307