Historical Documents

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Document Archive

Our historical document collection includes census records, military service records, land documents, and other archival materials documenting the Waraich clan's presence across Punjab from the 19th century to present day.

Census Records

  • 1911 Census of India: Documented 38,000+ Waraich in Amritsar district alone
  • 1881 Census: Early Punjab population records
  • District Gazetteers: Imperial Gazetteer references to Waraich communities
  • Post-Independence Census: Pakistan and India census data (1951 onwards)
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Military Records

  • British Indian Army: Service records of Waraich soldiers (1849-1947)
  • Punjab Regiment: Recruitment and deployment records
  • WWI & WWII: War service documentation
  • Independence Era: Pakistan and Indian military records
British Library Records

Land Records

Village patwari records, land ownership documents, and agricultural records from Punjab districts.

Religious Records

Birth, marriage, and death registers from gurdwaras, mosques, and other religious institutions.

News Articles

Historical and contemporary newspaper articles mentioning Waraich individuals and communities.

Archive Locations & Resources

Online Archives
Physical Archives
  • Pakistan: National Archives, Islamabad
  • India: National Archives, New Delhi
  • UK: British Library, London
  • Punjab: State Archives (Lahore & Chandigarh)

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