Karnali Genealogical Records

Newspapers Covering Karnali

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.

Karnali 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.

Karnali Cemeteries

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

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

Karnali 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.

Karnali Occupation & Business Records

Cricket Archive (1844-Present)

A database of cricket scores and players.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Karnali

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.

Karnali 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.

Karnali 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 Karnali

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Nepal
1Sahi50,9141:825.07%27
2Budha37,3961:1124.52%40
3Rokay23,7271:1833.03%84
4Kami21,2121:206.44%12
5Ravat14,1881:2924.21%97
6Sarki13,9541:306.21%25
7Damai9,7181:435.26%31
8Lama8,0951:514.39%32
9Bohor8,0601:5246.29%241
10Taman7,5401:551.46%8
11Raval7,2171:5813.09%104
12Vudha7,1821:5821.24%157
13Jaisi7,0871:597.80%70
14Thapa6,9701:601.07%5
15Karki6,9051:602.05%11
16Nyaupane6,4631:644.65%44
17Bhandari6,4141:652.51%20
18Bama6,3761:6529.70%202
19Vista5,8161:714.91%51
20Malla5,5341:757.75%86
21Aidi5,3611:7750.98%343
22Upadhyay4,8241:866.49%81
23Khatri4,6921:891.56%15
24Nepali4,6151:903.33%45
25Sahakari4,5631:9190.52%499
26Gurun4,4701:931.86%23
27Sunar4,0091:1042.01%29
28Mahatar3,9991:10426.00%273
29Caulagai3,9741:10512.60%161
30Adhikari3,6241:1151.18%14
31Vika3,5321:1182.18%37
32Acary3,3011:1262.36%43
33Kathayat3,2721:12714.44%194
34Tiruw3,1181:13328.47%334
35Sinha2,9531:1412.71%61
36Pande2,8471:1462.23%46
37Sanjyal2,8261:14774.02%566
38Yogi2,6181:15913.43%224
39Bista2,6151:1594.48%98
40Bohar2,4741:1681.95%48
41Khadk2,3711:1750.75%13
42Hamal2,3431:17710.85%201
43Sejuwal2,1201:19683.14%706
44Phader2,0221:20599.17%798
45Devakot1,9421:2145.83%158
46Mahat1,9311:2156.71%168
47Vohor1,8551:22432.77%456
48Luwar1,6801:24769.42%718
49Batal1,5201:27324.62%436
50Damgi1,5191:2733.47%128
51Giri1,4961:2780.94%38
52Dhami1,4871:2791.30%53
53Tamat1,4791:28111.55%309
54Bika1,4071:2953.85%148
55Dharal1,2581:33082.55%918
56Gurung1,2491:3330.42%16
57Bhama1,2391:33596.50%1,001
58Badhuwal1,1901:34992.82%1,002
59Basnet1,1851:3500.69%33
60Baral1,1821:3513.09%144
61Dhital1,1811:3526.54%235
62Lohar1,1731:3542.76%130
63Bhiyal1,1201:37194.20%1,038
64Chatyal1,0621:39186.98%1,026
65Lavad9551:43531.09%639
66Gharti9471:4390.83%55
67Pyakurel9021:4608.50%340
68Visvakarm8881:4680.53%35
69Ka8791:4722.51%154
69Katuwal8791:4722.09%132
71Darji8741:4751.17%80
72Kesi8421:4930.66%47
73Simkhad8291:50143.11%821
74Bogati8121:5114.42%231
75Bhattarai7811:5320.52%41
76Bumi7741:53795.79%1,264
77Kumal7671:5410.84%69
78Rana7151:5810.32%26
79Bhandar6951:59860.23%1,059
80Sarma5891:7050.35%34
81Damgar5851:71098.65%1,466
82Kulal5801:71697.32%1,459
83Siham5761:7215.99%356
84Vogati5581:7445.37%345
85Budhathoki5551:7480.63%76
86Pharsal5411:76899.08%1,537
87Budhathap5341:77840.27%989
88Dhamal5061:8213.54%285
89Bhatt4831:8600.44%62
90Kumvar4821:8621.03%122
91Kaphle4781:8691.05%124
92Kumai4201:98920.95%812
93Pariyar4191:9910.47%75
94Sahil4021:1,03398.05%1,759
95Koiral3981:1,0430.72%103
96Savat3951:1,05141.49%1,169
97Dholi3831:1,0842.71%286
98Siha3821:1,0874.71%378
99Baduwal3771:1,1025.05%400
99Bamniy3771:1,10226.31%940
99Budhthap3771:1,10280.04%1,647
102Cadar3701:1,1226.92%473
103Tamang3691:1,1250.15%22
104Rithal3681:1,12998.40%1,841
105Vada3391:1,22511.80%657
106Eedi3361:1,23686.82%1,818
107Vohar3351:1,2401.12%164
108Puna3321:1,2510.23%42
108Sannyal3321:1,25187.14%1,825
110Jhamkri3271:1,27036.87%1,204
111Dhakal3241:1,2820.29%57
112Vama3141:1,32311.19%667
113Thakull3071:1,3534.72%427
113Vasnet3071:1,3530.70%126
115Si2921:1,4221.16%184
116Tiwari2891:1,4370.57%115
117Savad2881:1,4426.59%528
118Bhakri2821:1,473100.00%2,112
119Tamatt2801:1,4834.38%431
120Jethar2781:1,4945.24%478
121Pachai2771:1,49910.29%678
122Magar2681:1,5500.04%6
123Sresth2611:1,5910.03%2
124Varal2551:1,6292.18%322
125Jhakri2411:1,72319.69%1,024
126Regmi2391:1,7380.38%93
127Bisvakarm2321:1,7901.65%287
128Debakot2281:1,82110.94%788
129Kathaet2181:1,90589.71%2,277
130Vumi2161:1,92392.31%2,327
131Luhar2121:1,9590.53%137
132Kuvar2071:2,0060.94%199
132Nepal2071:2,0060.41%114
132Thakuri2071:2,0060.43%118
135Vitalu2051:2,0268.21%711
136Saha2011:2,0660.05%10
136Vaiji2011:2,066100.00%2,496
138Bitalu1981:2,09726.36%1,312
139Caulagami1971:2,10821.23%1,183
140Calaune1911:2,1741.80%341
141Simakhad1881:2,20932.81%1,492
142Bharati1871:2,2211.49%313
143Dasal1721:2,41487.31%2,522
144Pahadi1621:2,5643.13%487
145Dahal1531:2,7140.12%49
146Camdar1521:2,73244.57%1,930
147Hitan1471:2,82524.30%1,448
147Ramajali1471:2,8256.78%781
149Jisi1431:2,9040.72%220
149Sanjel1431:2,9042.58%464
151Thami1391:2,9880.58%189
152Dani1361:3,0545.26%698
153Samvat1311:3,17097.76%3,021
153Suvedi1311:3,1700.13%66
153Ukhed1311:3,17012.93%1,126
156Baniyam1291:3,2191.54%375
157Dagi1221:3,4045.39%756
158Vudhathoki1201:3,4610.70%242
159Natha1131:3,6750.75%277
159Pandey1131:3,6750.29%143
161Koli1081:3,8451.31%376
162Khadak1061:3,9180.25%134
163Pokhrel1051:3,9550.19%108
164Sahani1021:4,0720.19%105
165Edi1001:4,15357.14%2,676
166Baiji991:4,195100.00%3,461
166Bherikar991:4,19581.15%3,156
168Pala981:4,2380.83%321
168Thakali981:4,2383.80%699
170Kameni951:4,3721.32%410
171Ksetri941:4,4180.05%28
172Roka911:4,5640.21%131
173Pandit901:4,6140.17%112
173Sannjal901:4,61491.84%3,478
175Mathagai891:4,666100.00%3,609
175Vatal891:4,6666.97%1,005
177Bhanadari841:4,9446.28%983
178Kadar821:5,0655.71%938
178Oda821:5,0651.19%415
180Katel811:5,1272.28%596
181Ghodasaini791:5,25740.93%2,547
182Bhote761:5,4641.57%505
182Kaser761:5,4643.22%732
182Khatik761:5,4640.94%381
182Mahari761:5,46481.72%3,557
182Rauta761:5,4640.09%77
182Reule761:5,4642.28%617
182Vudhathap761:5,46440.86%2,593
189Gautam751:5,5370.07%54
190Baniy721:5,7680.26%171
191Tamanani711:5,8490.45%262
191Upadhy711:5,8493.17%766
191Wamniy711:5,84920.40%1,914
194Aghikari691:6,01922.33%2,024
195Kamphle651:6,38998.48%4,129
196Mijar641:6,4890.37%240
196Punamagar641:6,4890.39%256
196Vaduwal641:6,4895.12%1,013
199Timilsin631:6,5920.35%236
200Visi581:7,1600.76%391