Maseru District Genealogical Records

Maseru District Birth & Baptism Records

South Africa Anglican Parish Registers (1801-2004)

An index and images to registers of baptism, marriage and burial kept by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. They also cover events in what is now Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Saint Helena, South Africa and Swaziland.

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.

Maseru District Marriage & Divorce Records

South Africa Anglican Parish Registers (1801-2004)

An index and images to registers of baptism, marriage and burial kept by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. They also cover events in what is now Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Saint Helena, South Africa and Swaziland.

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.

Maseru District Death & Burial Records

South Africa Anglican Parish Registers (1801-2004)

An index and images to registers of baptism, marriage and burial kept by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. They also cover events in what is now Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Saint Helena, South Africa and Swaziland.

British Nationals Overseas Deaths (1818-2005)

A name index linked to original indices of British citizens who died overseas. Records record the area in which the deceased died and their age.

Newspapers Covering Maseru District

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.

Subject Card Index to AP Stories (1937-1985)

An index to around 500,000 Associated Press articles.

AP Stories & Newsfeatures (1937-1985)

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

Maseru District 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.

Maseru District Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Maseru District Histories & Books

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.

Ancestry Member Stories (6000 BC-Present)

Over 7 million remembrances and historic details submitted by Ancestry members. Useful for local historians.

Maseru District Occupation & Business Records

Cricket Archive (1844-Present)

A database of cricket scores and players.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Maseru District

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.

Maseru District 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.

Maseru District Church Records

South Africa Anglican Parish Registers (1801-2004)

An index and images to registers of baptism, marriage and burial kept by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. They also cover events in what is now Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Saint Helena, South Africa and Swaziland.

Maseru District 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 Maseru District

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Lesotho
1Sello3,4031:14731.63%2
2Mohapi3,1021:16127.54%1
3Letsie2,3941:20938.03%9
4Mohale2,2831:21926.60%3
5Thamae2,0361:24631.87%8
6Makhetha1,9071:26225.25%4
7Tlali1,8611:26926.36%6
8Molise1,7451:28626.66%7
9Pitso1,5741:31822.16%5
10Mokhele1,3601:36833.89%20
11Makara1,3521:37038.68%22
12Mokone1,3381:37426.62%11
13Matsoso1,2681:39426.17%13
14Malefane1,2521:39941.78%32
15Makhele1,2421:40236.21%24
16Molefi1,2011:41624.62%12
17Mosala1,1681:42834.59%25
18Motsamai1,1341:44124.31%15
19Mokhethi1,1231:44527.87%17
20Moshoeshoe1,1011:45427.43%19
21Moeketsi1,0961:45623.35%14
22Mokoma1,0951:45644.10%49
23Molapo1,0191:49118.25%10
24Tau1,0031:49831.18%27
25Moleko1,0001:50034.08%35
26Mokete9901:50523.61%16
27Theko9891:50544.61%55
28Lerotholi9731:51438.90%47
29Majoro9551:52323.76%18
30Hlalele9171:54534.72%42
31Mofoka9161:54670.68%155
32Monyane8891:56229.97%33
33Sehloho8761:57127.68%30
34Moeti8701:57526.86%26
35Makoae8351:59934.00%51
36Moletsane8311:60223.79%23
37Makhakhe8281:60451.78%108
38Phohleli8271:60468.69%173
39Pheko8251:60635.23%54
40Shale8221:60830.66%41
41Mokhothu8201:61038.00%59
42Moiloa8171:61231.24%44
43Ntsane8121:61637.40%58
44Motseki8081:61925.49%29
45Mofolo8001:62527.89%39
46Moleleki7711:64826.53%36
47Mokoena7661:65325.83%33
48Liphoto7621:65665.18%184
49Nkoe7581:65955.69%140
50Mothibeli7541:66330.59%50
51Metsing7431:67337.58%65
51Sefali7431:67334.61%60
53Lekhooa7411:67540.69%80
54Shea7251:68950.95%126
55Posholi7141:70018.31%21
56Molibeli7121:70238.51%78
57Keketsi7061:70873.93%259
57Mahao7061:70837.63%75
59Nthunya7031:71164.20%206
59Putsoa7031:71159.18%175
61Tsolo7011:71345.28%111
62Monaheng6971:71722.47%31
63Mohlomi6781:73723.47%38
64Jane6681:74827.79%53
64Maime6681:74865.62%232
66Moloi6621:75522.89%37
67Mothobi6511:76834.05%72
68Kotelo6331:79024.84%46
69Tsoeu6321:79150.72%167
70Thulo6301:79325.29%48
71Sekonyela6221:80419.33%27
72Matlali6201:80639.02%109
73Lehloka6171:81063.28%251
74Mohai6161:81151.12%172
75Mafatle6121:81756.67%212
76Mahloane6031:82953.13%197
77Taole6011:83234.96%91
78Mosoeu5971:83730.40%67
79Chabeli5921:84428.82%61
80Moahloli5791:86337.48%113
80Mosola5791:86324.06%52
82Leuta5761:86845.43%160
82Lipholo5761:86830.11%71
84Lepheana5731:87233.91%96
84Mahase5731:87225.87%56
84Moalosi5731:87237.06%112
87Matela5711:87522.37%45
88Mabote5701:87731.27%79
89Kabi5661:88342.59%145
90Lenka5541:90230.69%82
91Letele5491:91034.23%106
92Kolobe5461:91550.37%210
92Matekane5461:91538.00%125
94Majara5431:92128.33%70
95Matete5391:92727.26%65
95Mosebo5391:92736.15%117
97Mohanoe5331:93827.92%73
98Khoabane5301:94335.45%116
99Nkhahle5271:94933.85%110
100Mothae5251:95229.10%83
101Mohasoa5221:95884.74%572
101Ramakau5221:95891.42%638
103Mosoeunyane5191:96329.88%89
104Khiba5131:97431.57%102
105Lesaoana5091:98227.44%77
106Mosese5051:99077.81%528
107Moorosi4981:1,00425.64%68
108Monethi4931:1,01436.68%142
109Toloane4921:1,01656.88%320
110Lelimo4901:1,02048.13%232
111Mokheseng4891:1,02234.93%131
112Seutloali4861:1,02930.02%104
113Thejane4811:1,03933.15%122
114Mahula4781:1,04680.88%610
115Macheli4761:1,05026.85%86
116Lesia4731:1,05727.74%93
117Molefe4701:1,06417.34%40
118Kobeli4651:1,07540.93%195
118Maphathe4651:1,07546.73%240
120Masoabi4631:1,08039.14%179
121Bereng4621:1,08234.76%145
122Mosehle4601:1,08751.22%292
123Mariti4591:1,08942.74%214
123Mochesane4591:1,08957.74%368
123Nthako4591:1,08924.68%76
126Moerane4571:1,09462.52%432
126Motsoane4571:1,09446.21%243
126Ncheke4571:1,09481.75%659
126Ramashamole4571:1,09474.19%572
130Kolisang4551:1,09939.22%187
130Seboka4551:1,09937.33%170
132Mothabeng4541:1,10144.29%228
133Lesenyeho4521:1,10631.79%128
133Lillane4521:1,10659.08%397
135Mohloai4511:1,10842.31%217
136Namane4471:1,11850.00%295
136Ntlama4471:1,11876.94%625
138Lerata4461:1,12125.20%87
138Pule4461:1,12116.92%43
140Mosito4441:1,12632.36%137
141Sekhonyana4381:1,14126.48%100
142Letuka4351:1,14924.06%81
143Chere4321:1,15731.26%135
143Makafane4321:1,15747.11%284
143Molupe4321:1,15722.50%69
146Lenkoe4301:1,16244.28%252
146Motlomelo4301:1,16223.93%84
148Moima4281:1,16842.38%236
148Ramokotjo4281:1,16882.15%740
150Ntaote4241:1,17932.64%153
151Chele4221:1,18558.29%439
151Lepota4221:1,18554.10%380
153Lebesa4201:1,19035.53%180
154Lephoto4171:1,19958.73%462
155Adoro4141:1,20757.34%442
155Lehloenya4141:1,20735.94%190
157Nkhabu4111:1,21634.83%183
157Tsiu4111:1,21644.38%276
159Makhanya4001:1,25030.42%148
160Phate3951:1,26541.23%257
161Konyana3941:1,26950.06%374
161Mafa3941:1,26931.44%166
161Mapetla3941:1,26970.11%654
164Khotso3921:1,27533.19%181
164Masilo3921:1,27519.70%64
166Maile3901:1,28234.91%201
166Morie3901:1,28245.19%321
168Mokebe3891:1,28545.60%331
169Khama3871:1,29223.29%99
169Monoto3871:1,29238.24%235
171Chobokoane3861:1,29551.26%411
171Tsilo3861:1,29570.70%685
173Monyamane3841:1,30249.81%388
174Mabesa3821:1,30966.78%637
175Matamane3811:1,31258.71%528
175Ngatane3811:1,31256.19%493
175Thetsane3811:1,31281.41%854
178Mokhanya3791:1,31969.41%685
178Mosiuoa3791:1,31921.84%90
180Lebona3761:1,32919.92%74
180Qhoai3761:1,32967.87%667
180Qhobosheane3761:1,32954.57%486
183Maliehe3741:1,33722.94%101
184Lenkoane3731:1,34042.00%299
184Pita3731:1,34026.68%132
184Tjamela3731:1,34050.07%420
187Maoeng3711:1,34731.74%184
187Moabi3711:1,34725.75%123
189Masupha3651:1,36916.67%57
189Ntsasa3651:1,36966.36%675
191Mafereka3631:1,37718.10%63
192Lepolesa3621:1,38128.59%161
192Sekoai3621:1,38141.04%304
194Matobo3601:1,38967.04%702
194Seitlheko3601:1,38933.18%208
194Tekane3601:1,38927.63%151
194Thakholi3601:1,38937.66%258
198Molumo3551:1,40851.08%479
199Montsi3541:1,41249.37%450
200Mopeli3521:1,42027.14%154