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National Library Reference Guides

Family History and Genealogy

Find resources on researching family history and genealogical records.

Last updated 21 July 2026

Family History Resources

Introducing research into family history and genealogy

Malay Genealogy Resources

Explore books, royal family histories, and historical Malay newspapers to trace your Malay family roots.

Chinese Genealogy Resources

Explore the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library's collection of Chinese genealogy records, local gazetteers, biographies, and clan histories to trace your family roots.

Eurasians: resources on tracing family history

Explore resources to trace your Singapore Eurasian family history, including church records, government records, birth and death registers, and publications held at the National Library and National Archives of Singapore.