DE FONSEKA

Preserving the Past, for the Future

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THE FAMILIES

Documented history to 1658

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THE ARTICLES

The People and their history - Over 80 articles

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THE RESEARCH

Authenticated research from published material

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KARAVA

The historical background through Caste Studies

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Learn about your Surname

Study your surname in detail, it’s origins and it’s history, gathered from resources all over the world.

Search your family tree

Tracing your ancestry has never been this easy. Search for a known ancestor and pickup the thread,

Browse our research

Go through the rich research sources used by this site and gain valuable insights into your own.

How do I start my own?

A helpful guide to the Sri Lankan Genealogists, from the experiences gained through this project.

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Recent Updates

The Forgotten Classic

Social media platforms bring out many interesting things. In this case, my interest in classic cars, drew me to a recent conversation

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Lyriothemis defonsekai

The story of the pioneer dragonfly researcher in Sri Lanka Joining the list of illustrious authors in the De Fonseka family is

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Now and Then and I

           A brief note, which I received from Fr. Rector the other day, began in a completely detached

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