Benin Genealogy
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Guide to Benin ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
Benin Wiki Topics | |
Beginning Research | |
Record Types | |
Benin Background | |
Local Research Resources | |
History[edit | edit source]
Benin is a country in Africa bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger. It was formerly a colony of France. The official language is French.[1]
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with Benin ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with Benin research. |
Benin Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in Benin research. |
Benin Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Benin.
Departments[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Benin. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
12 departments:
FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
- Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
- Historical Records
- Family History Center locator map
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Benin," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin, accessed 4 May 2016.