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Guide to '''Isle of Man ancestry, family history and genealogy''': parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
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==Information==
*[[Manx Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]
The '''Isle of Man''' (Manx: '''Ellan Vannin'''), or simply '''Mann''' (Manx: '''Mannin'''), is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea between [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]], [[England Genealogy|England]] and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]. The official languages of the Isle of Man are '''Manx Gaelic''' and '''English''' although, by the middle of the twentieth century only a few elderly native Manx speakers remained.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Isle of Man," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man, accessed 28 April 2016.</ref>
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__NOTOC__The '''Isle of Man''' (Manx: '''Ellan Vannin'''), or simply '''Mann''' (Manx: '''Mannin'''), is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea between [[Scotland]]; [[England]]; [[Ireland]] and [[Wales]].  


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==Isle of Man Map==
{{Tip|The Isle of Man is neither part of the United Kingdom nor the European Union.}}<br>
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== Jurisdictions ==
The official languages of the Isle of Man are '''Manx Gaelic''' and English although, by the middle of the twentieth century only a few elderly native speakers remained.
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in the Isle of Man.  Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
 
=== Parishes ===
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The population of the Isle of Man is about 80,000. The main towns on the island are:
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    <li>[[Andreas, Isle of Man|Andreas]] </li>
    <li>[[Arbory, Isle of Man|Arbory]] </li>
    <li>[[Ballaugh, Isle of Man|Ballaugh]] </li>
    <li>[[Braddan, Isle of Man|Braddan]] (includes Douglas)  </li>
    <li>[[Bride, Isle of Man|Bride]] </li>
    <li>[[German, Isle of Man|German]]  (includes Peel)  </li>
    <li>[[Jurby, Isle of Man|Jurby]] </li>
    <li>[[Lezayre, Isle of Man|Lezayre]] </li>
    <li>[[Lonan, Isle of Man|Lonan]] (includes Laxey)  </li>
    <li>[[Malew, Isle of Man|Malew]] (includes Castletown)  </li>
    <li>[[Marown, Isle of Man|Marown]] </li>
    <li>[[Maughold, Isle of Man|Maughold]] (includes Ramsey)  </li>
    <li>[[Michael, Isle of Man|Michael]] </li>
    <li>[[Onchan, Isle of Man|Onchan]] </li>
    <li>[[Patrick, Isle of Man|Patrick]] </li>
    <li>[[Rushen, Isle of Man|Rushen]] </li>
    <li>[[Santon, Isle of Man|Santon]] </li>
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*See [[Isle of Man Parishes|Isle of Man Parishes]] for more information
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==References==
== History  ==
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[[Category:Isle of Man]]
The island was inhabited as far back as the Mesolithic Period and came under Celtic influence during the Iron Age. It had a turbulent history and came under the rule of the Norse in 1079 but in 1266, Norway's King Magnus VI ceded the island to [[Scotland]]. The Isle of Man came under English control in the fourteenth century.
 
The head of state of the Isle of Man is the head of state of the [[United Kingdom]], who holds the title of '''Lord of Mann''' and is represented on the island by a '''Lieutenant Governor'''. The country's government, '''Tynwald''', thought to have been founded in 979, is one of the oldest established governments in Europe. <!-- end of middle column --> <!-- start of footer -->
 
== Getting started with Isle of Man research  ==
 
*'''Browse by Topic:''' [[:Category:Isle of Man|Pages for the Isle of Man]]
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== Jurisdictions (Parishes)  ==
 
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#[[Andreas, Isle of Man|Andreas]]
#[[Arbory, Isle of Man|Arbory]]
#[[Ballaugh, Isle of Man|Ballaugh]]
#[[Braddan, Isle of Man|Braddan]] (includes Douglas)
#[[Bride, Isle of Man|Bride]]
#[[German, Isle of Man|German]] (includes Peel)
#[[Jurby, Isle of Man|Jurby]]
#[[Lezayre, Isle of Man|Lezayre]]
#[[Lonan, Isle of Man|Lonan]] (includes Laxey)
#[[Malew, Isle of Man|Malew]] (includes Castletown)
#[[Marown, Isle of Man|Marown]]
#[[Maughold, Isle of Man|Maughold]] (includes Ramsey)
#[[Michael, Isle of Man|Michael]]
#[[Onchan, Isle of Man|Onchan]]
#[[Patrick, Isle of Man|Patrick]]
#[[Rushen, Isle of Man|Rushen]]
#[[Santon, Isle of Man|Santon]]
 
== Research Tools  ==
 
*[[Isle of Man Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Isle of Man Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Isle of Man Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Isle of Man Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
*[[Isle of Man, Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Isle of Man, Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Isle of Man Names Personal]]
 
*[http://www.iomfhs.im/ Isle of Man FHS]
*[http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/england/isle-of-man/ Isle of Man genealogy links&nbsp;]
*[http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD]
*[http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/ Manx National Heritage]
*[http://www.stirnet.com/genie/support/gensearch.php Stirnet Limited: Families Database: Index] (unfettered access requires fee or significant data contribution; manually search index for surnames of interest)
*[http://www.looking4kin.com/group/isle-of-man-genealogy Looking 4 Kin Genealogy &amp; Family History Network - Isle of Man]
 
;[[Isle of Man Websites|more websites ...]]
 
== Did you know?  ==
 
*Since 1417, '''Tynwald Day''', July 5th, has been the National Day on the Isle of Man. Only on this day does the Isle's legislature meet in '''St. Johns''' rather than its usual meeting place in the capital '''Douglas'''.
 
== Help Wanted  ==
 
{{Click|Image:Volunteers wanted sm.png|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Isle_of_Man_pages|Wiki Volunteers Wanted}}  
 
To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki see [[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Isle of Man pages|Help wanted on the Isle of Man pages]]
 
== Gallery  ==
 
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|File:iom-douglashotels.jpg|alt1=Colourful hotels on the seafront at Douglas|Colourful hotels on the seafront at Douglas.
|File:iom-castletowncottages.jpg|alt1=Fishermen's cottages at Castletown|Fishermen's cottages at Castletown.
|File:iom-ramseyfishingboats.jpg|alt1=Fishing boats in Ramsey harbour|Fishing boats in Ramsey harbour.
|File:iom-peelcastle.jpg|alt1=The castle at Peel|The castle at Peel.
|File:cregneash-faragher.jpg|alt1=A typical thatched cottage at Cregneash|A typical thatched cottage at Cregneash.
|File:iom-laxeywheel.jpg|alt1=The wheel used to pump water from the Laxey mines|The wheel used to pump water from the Laxey mines.
|File:iom-laxeymine.jpg|alt1=A shaft into one of the mines at Laxey.|A shaft into one of the mines at Laxey.
|File:iom-snaefellrailway.jpg|alt1=The Snaefell Mountain Railway|The Snaefell Mountain Railway.
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Revision as of 09:18, 25 July 2013

The Isle of Man (Manx: Ellan Vannin), or simply Mann (Manx: Mannin), is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea between Scotland; England; Ireland and Wales.

Map of the Isle of Man and surrounding countries
Tip: The Isle of Man is neither part of the United Kingdom nor the European Union.

The official languages of the Isle of Man are Manx Gaelic and English although, by the middle of the twentieth century only a few elderly native speakers remained.

National flag of the Isle of Man

The population of the Isle of Man is about 80,000. The main towns on the island are:

English Name Manx Name
Douglas Doolish
Ramsey Rhumsaa
Peel Purt ny h-Inshey
Laxey Laksaa
Port Erin Purt Chiarn
Casteltown Balley Chashtal

History[edit | edit source]

The island was inhabited as far back as the Mesolithic Period and came under Celtic influence during the Iron Age. It had a turbulent history and came under the rule of the Norse in 1079 but in 1266, Norway's King Magnus VI ceded the island to Scotland. The Isle of Man came under English control in the fourteenth century.

The head of state of the Isle of Man is the head of state of the United Kingdom, who holds the title of Lord of Mann and is represented on the island by a Lieutenant Governor. The country's government, Tynwald, thought to have been founded in 979, is one of the oldest established governments in Europe.

Getting started with Isle of Man research[edit | edit source]

Jurisdictions (Parishes)[edit | edit source]

Iom-parishes.png
  1. Andreas
  2. Arbory
  3. Ballaugh
  4. Braddan (includes Douglas)
  5. Bride
  6. German (includes Peel)
  7. Jurby
  8. Lezayre
  9. Lonan (includes Laxey)
  10. Malew (includes Castletown)
  11. Marown
  12. Maughold (includes Ramsey)
  13. Michael
  14. Onchan
  15. Patrick
  16. Rushen
  17. Santon

Research Tools[edit | edit source]

more websites ...

Did you know?[edit | edit source]

  • Since 1417, Tynwald Day, July 5th, has been the National Day on the Isle of Man. Only on this day does the Isle's legislature meet in St. Johns rather than its usual meeting place in the capital Douglas.

Help Wanted[edit | edit source]

Wiki Volunteers Wanted

To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki see Help wanted on the Isle of Man pages

Gallery[edit | edit source]

The Isle of Man
The view from the top of Snaefell
Colourful hotels on the seafront at Douglas.
Fishermen's cottages at Castletown.
Fishing boats in Ramsey harbour.
The castle at Peel.
A typical thatched cottage at Cregneash.
The wheel used to pump water from the Laxey mines.
A shaft into one of the mines at Laxey.
The Snaefell Mountain Railway.
The view from the top of Snaefell.
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