West Papua Genealogical Records

West Papua Death & Burial Records

Jewish Online Worldwide Burial Registry (1550-Present)

A searchable database of over 1 million Jewish burials with photographs of the matzevot.

Newspapers Covering West Papua

Name Card Index to AP Stories (1905-1990)

An index to over 2.1 million people mentioned in Associated Press stories, including name, subject, location, date and a reference to the article.

AP Stories & Newsfeatures (1937-1985)

An index to and digital images of hundreds-of-thousands of world newspaper articles.

Subject Card Index to AP Stories (1937-1985)

An index to around 500,000 Associated Press articles.

West Papua Directories & Gazetteers

CIA World Factbook (1994)

A statistic and descriptive gazetteer of nations.

World Foreign Gazetteer (1998)

Useful for locating places, this searchable gazetteer gives brief details, latitude and longitude for more than 1.5 million features, places and regions throughout the world.

West Papua Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

West Papua 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.

West Papua Occupation & Business Records

Cricket Archive (1844-Present)

A database of cricket scores and players.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering West Papua

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.

Ancestry World Tree (6000 BC-1997)

A collection of legacy trees submitted by Ancestry users containing nearly 400 million individuals.

West Papua 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.

West Papua 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.

Most Common Surnames in West Papua

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Indonesia
1Mandacan13,7971:4499.22%1,211
2Dowansiba13,3241:4699.77%1,252
3Iba8,5131:7282.38%1,618
4Sayori5,4551:11289.16%2,624
5Ullo5,4271:11398.92%2,895
6Wanggai4,3061:14275.85%2,794
7Wonggor3,9911:15399.08%3,855
8Kambu3,6501:16782.36%3,512
9Trirbo2,9381:208100.00%5,112
10Muid2,9271:20947.30%2,592
11Indou2,8721:21399.97%5,208
12Towansiba2,8061:21899.86%5,303
13Saiba2,7761:22088.89%4,858
14Hindom2,4341:25196.97%5,863
15Mambrasar2,3851:25671.97%4,619
16Dimara2,3401:26150.87%3,395
17Kareth2,1851:28090.36%6,065
18Orocomna2,0621:29698.71%6,903
19Asmuruf2,0351:30087.11%6,266
20Nauw1,9971:30693.93%6,792
21Indouw1,9811:30899.00%7,162
22Kabes1,9671:31095.21%6,969
23Bauw1,9361:31597.34%7,195
24Wanma1,8681:32762.64%5,045
25Isba1,7411:35196.24%7,857
26Mayor1,7301:35349.80%4,421
27Jitmau1,6851:36288.13%7,454
28Karubaba1,6771:36456.48%5,065
29Refideso1,6261:376100.00%8,607
29Way1,6261:37665.09%5,886
31Korwa1,5851:38535.31%3,476
32Inden1,5701:38998.00%8,710
33Werfete1,5061:40698.62%9,086
34Patiran1,4791:41396.79%9,078
35Fonataba1,4141:43245.12%4,841
36Awom1,4061:43454.84%5,765
37Oruw1,3851:44199.78%9,916
38Wabia1,3801:44397.94%9,797
39Meidodga1,3451:45498.61%10,065
40Kambuaya1,2901:47380.68%8,726
41Indow1,2541:48799.92%10,815
42Howay1,2421:49287.04%9,682
43Rumbewas1,2411:49244.87%5,381
44Sesa1,1921:51224.78%3,259
45Ayok1,1911:51391.47%10,458
46Nega1,1721:52173.99%8,798
47Naa1,1541:52980.42%9,634
48Rumbarar1,1421:53566.16%8,169
49Assem1,1351:53898.01%11,609
50Isir1,1331:53981.57%9,912
50Nuham1,1331:53997.34%11,552
52Mirino1,1291:54153.71%6,867
53Iek1,1121:54998.76%11,873
54Kowi1,0521:58142.73%5,965
55Imbiri1,0401:58728.55%4,228
55Saroi1,0401:58781.57%10,670
57Krey1,0341:59151.96%7,191
58Maniani1,0241:59665.26%8,867
59Burdam1,0191:59972.48%9,821
60Ahoren1,0101:605100.00%13,111
61Inyomusi9851:62099.60%13,346
61Waita9851:62084.99%11,595
63Baru9801:62320.81%3,314
64Antoh9781:62489.40%12,201
65Rumaropen9741:62733.27%5,129
66Marani9651:63351.22%7,566
67Iha9601:63662.14%8,996
68Mansim9571:63898.66%13,575
69Temongmere9481:64499.79%13,807
70Maidodga9461:646100.00%13,859
71Fenetiruma9381:65191.25%12,915
72Ainusi9291:65796.97%13,716
73Rumbiak9211:66323.07%3,888
74Wam9051:67597.73%14,113
75Moktis9021:67799.78%14,420
76Tuturop8981:68098.25%14,268
77Yewen8801:69494.83%14,083
78Demih8751:69898.65%14,662
79Mofu8671:70447.38%7,775
80Kwan8611:70933.33%5,732
81Momot8551:71488.79%13,652
82Saroy8421:72591.92%14,245
83Baransano8321:73444.42%7,612
84Bame8261:73994.51%14,851
85Waromi8191:74635.59%6,342
86Hegemur8181:74794.90%15,031
87Iwow8091:75599.63%15,873
88Maryen7891:77451.57%9,066
89Kaipman7791:78474.40%12,714
90Mambraku7571:80782.73%14,256
91Waroy7501:81479.70%13,927
92Torey7431:82296.87%16,711
93Ginuni7401:82597.50%16,876
94Nuboba7341:83263.06%11,552
94Puarada7341:832100.00%17,350
96Wania7281:83990.77%16,028
97Watem7151:85497.28%17,329
98Kocu7071:86486.64%15,804
99Yowei7001:87263.23%12,042
100Bomoi6881:888100.00%18,338
101Wugaje6811:897100.00%18,512
102Baho6791:89948.67%9,878
103Wayega6751:90597.54%18,256
104Jafata6741:906100.00%18,668
105Sauyai6681:91494.48%17,934
106Solossa6671:91697.09%18,363
107Fatem6641:92089.85%17,253
108Rahman6571:9300.22%22
109Murmana6561:93199.24%18,967
110Furu6551:93296.89%18,622
111Sari6541:9340.07%1
112Bless6451:94794.16%18,423
113Heremba6441:94897.87%19,053
114Indwek6391:956100.00%19,519
115Wambrauw6371:95917.72%4,283
116Sagisolo6321:96696.64%19,147
117Homer6301:96991.70%18,363
118Yumame6291:97188.84%17,916
119Imbir6131:99670.38%14,901
120Muabuai6121:99870.75%14,990
121Isoga6081:1,00498.54%20,114
122Aska6051:1,00942.85%9,782
123Wafom5991:1,02093.30%19,450
124Awujani5841:1,04698.98%20,883
124Syakema5841:1,04698.65%20,822
126Samberi5741:1,06463.08%14,331
127Blesia5731:1,066100.00%21,387
128Tatuta5711:1,07099.83%21,426
128Wona5711:1,07018.46%4,897
130Kaliele5701:1,07195.80%20,738
131Fakdawer5631:1,08557.51%13,470
132Waropen5621:1,08795.25%20,883
133Igomu5611:1,089100.00%21,760
134Duwit5561:1,09892.21%20,507
134Mosyoi5561:1,098100.00%21,928
136Asmorom5541:1,10299.82%21,960
137Taune5471:1,11799.27%22,093
138Krimadi5381:1,13596.59%21,892
139Induwek5361:1,139100.00%22,585
140Kaunang5281:1,1577.21%2,204
141Insen5271:1,15995.99%22,159
142Tabe5261:1,16140.00%10,353
143Warfandu5251:1,16378.71%18,837
144Bleskadit5211:1,17295.60%22,279
145Wati5201:1,1740.10%6
146Manggaprouw5191:1,17742.23%11,009
147Yekwam5141:1,18895.54%22,514
148Maas5091:1,20041.58%11,061
149Aboda5081:1,202100.00%23,596
150Prawar5071:1,20559.37%15,155
151Waran5061:1,20793.70%22,447
152Tanggarofa5041:1,21299.21%23,596
153Iribaram4991:1,22499.40%23,866
153Sasefa4991:1,224100.00%23,978
155Yembise4981:1,22680.84%20,144
156Esuruw4971:1,229100.00%24,062
157Lapon4931:1,23990.96%22,376
158Bosawer4831:1,26499.18%24,530
159Mokiri4821:1,26796.98%24,062
159Yable4821:1,26798.77%24,486
161Santoso4811:1,2700.11%10
162Rumfabe4801:1,27298.16%24,447
162Wanane4801:1,27293.02%23,285
164Hay4791:1,27528.24%8,301
165Sawaki4761:1,28332.40%9,431
166Ibori4731:1,29199.79%25,138
167Ramar4721:1,29494.02%23,866
168Mjam4631:1,31999.57%25,521
169Yesnat4611:1,32569.22%18,859
170Bugis4561:1,3394.80%1,751
171Sasior4541:1,34599.78%25,966
172Bonsapia4531:1,34858.38%16,543
172Thesia4531:1,34885.47%22,783
174Anari4521:1,35178.34%21,266
175Ayomi4501:1,35717.65%5,789
175Tibiai4501:1,357100.00%26,204
177Tarage4481:1,36399.56%26,204
178Kamakaula4431:1,37999.55%26,432
179Surawi4411:1,38546.82%13,917
179Toansiba4411:1,385100.00%26,649
181Sraun4401:1,38892.63%25,088
182Kutanggas4361:1,40199.54%26,782
183Rumansara4331:1,41035.17%10,986
183Ufnia4331:1,41088.01%24,292
185Salamuk4301:1,42088.30%24,530
186Turot4271:1,43088.59%24,745
187Solissa4221:1,44711.22%4,109
188Wergiri4201:1,45496.11%26,851
189Reba4191:1,45837.99%12,089
190Ogoney4121:1,482100.00%28,170
190Womsiwor4121:1,48232.80%10,801
192Wagey4101:1,49024.29%8,328
193Kapisa4091:1,49328.44%9,611
194Mora4081:1,49717.05%6,127
195Roring4061:1,50411.68%4,412
196Lobat4051:1,50898.54%28,222
197Yanti4041:1,5120.18%31
198Simurut4031:1,51599.75%28,648
199Nasua4011:1,52398.53%28,485
200Derebi3991:1,53199.75%28,905
200Rahayaan3991:1,5316.04%2,433