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''[[Europe]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Belgium_Genealogy|Belgium]]''{{Belgium-sidebar}}Guide to '''Belgium ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
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Since the middle ages, Belgium has been dominated by powerful nations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands.&nbsp; Although its social, political, and religious identity has evolved over these many years it began earnestly striving to gain its independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The London Convention of April 19 1839, also known as the Article XXIV of the Convention, marks the recognition of the Belgian independence.  
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Guide to '''Belgium ancestry, family history and genealogy''': parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
==Information==
Belgium is a country in Europe bordered by [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]], [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]], [[Luxembourg Genealogy|Luxembourg]], and [[France Genealogy|France]]. The official languages are Dutch, French, and German.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Belgium," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium, accessed 4 may 2016.</ref>


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Belgium was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.
 
The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.
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==Jurisdictions==


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Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region
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Flanders* region (five provinces) -- Dutch Speaking:
*Antwerpen (Antwerp) Province
*Limburg Province
*Oost-Vlaanderen (East Flanders) Province
*Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant) Province
*West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) Province
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Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region
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Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:
*Brabant Wallon (Walloon Brabant) Province
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*Liège Province
*Luxembourg Province
*Namur Province
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<br>Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.
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*[http://de-wit.net/bronnen/antwerpen-gesneuvelden-1914-1918.htm WWI casualties (1914-1918)][[Belgium Websites|Websites]]
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
*[http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/7545 Birth,Death,Marriage,Divorce and Other Certificate procedures]
 
 
==FamilySearch Resources==
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
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    <li>[[Limburg, Belgium Genealogy|Limburg Province]] </li>
 
    <li>[[Oost Vlaanderen (East Flanders), Belgium Genealogy|East Flanders (Oost-Vlaanderen) Province]] </li>
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    <li>[[Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium Genealogy|Flemish Brabant (Vlaams-Brabant) Province]] </li>
 
    <li>[[West Vlaanderen (West Flanders), Belgium Genealogy|West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen) Province]] </li>
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<br><b>Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:</b>
 
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== Jurisdictions  ==
    <li>[[Brabant Wallon, Belgium Genealogy|Walloon Brabant (Brabant wallon) Province]] </li>
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    <li>[[Hainaut, Belgium Genealogy|Hainaut Province]] </li>
 
    <li>[[Liège, Belgium Genealogy|Liège Province]] </li>
 
    <li>[[Luxembourg, Belgium Genealogy|Luxembourg Province]] </li>
*(language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.)  
    <li>[[Namur, Belgium Genealogy|Namur Province]] </li>
*(helpful tools and resources, gazetteers)
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The following information comes from the periodical "Belgian Laces": Here is a website that will help you find villages or towns that may no longer exist on current Belgian maps: [http://www.notrebelgique.be/fr/index.php Notre Belgique] <br>Under "Coin Lecture" you will find 4 choices: <br>  
 
'''Le Saviez-vous''' gives you a story behind the creation of Belgium's National Anthem, "La Brabançonne"
 
'''Vieux Métiers''' contains a short list of occupations (in French)  
 
'''Dictionnaires''' offers 3 choices:
 
*A 1802 Geographic Dictionary of all Departments in France (3 volumes in alphabetical order)
 
*A Geographic dictionary of the 13 Departments in Belgium and East of the Rhein River (2 volumes)
 
*A 1882 Belgian Geographic dictionary
 
They are expecting to add more books in the future. Nine are currently underway.
 
<br>'''Bibliothèque''' - under Construction - will offer
 
*Etymology
 
*Toponymy
 
*History of Belgium
 
*Dictionary of localities
 
'''Wiki articles describing online collections&nbsp;are found at:'''
 
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Belgium Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Belgium Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Recordsl)]]  
*[[Belgium Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Belgium Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records]])
 
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<br>Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.
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To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Help wanted on the Belgium pages|click here:]]
 
== Did you know?  ==
 
That you won't normally find the names of soldiers killed in action in the&nbsp; "Guldenboek der Vuurkaart" or "Livre d'Or des Cartes de Feu"?&nbsp; Read more at http://www.tenboome.webruimtehosting.net/guldenboek/Guldenboekprojecttotaal/goldenbook.htm
 
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==References==
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Guide to Belgium ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Country Information[edit | edit source]

Since the middle ages, Belgium has been dominated by powerful nations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands.  Although its social, political, and religious identity has evolved over these many years it began earnestly striving to gain its independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The London Convention of April 19 1839, also known as the Article XXIV of the Convention, marks the recognition of the Belgian independence.

Belgium was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.

The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.

Getting Started[edit | edit source]

Getting Started with "Country" Research

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See More Research Strategies

"Country" Research Tools

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See More Research Tools

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"Country" Clickable Map[edit | edit source]

Genealogy records are kept on the state level in the United States. Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information.


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Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region

Flanders* region (five provinces) -- Dutch Speaking:

  • Antwerpen (Antwerp) Province
  • Limburg Province
  • Oost-Vlaanderen (East Flanders) Province
  • Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant) Province
  • West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) Province

Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region

Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:

  • Brabant Wallon (Walloon Brabant) Province
  • Hainaut Province
  • Liège Province
  • Luxembourg Province
  • Namur Province


Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.

More United States Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first. Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for the United States.

More "Country" Research Tools[edit | edit source]

Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in. Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in the United States.


FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.













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Getting started with Belgium research[edit | edit source]

Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Research Tools[edit | edit source]

  • (language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.)
  • (helpful tools and resources, gazetteers)

The following information comes from the periodical "Belgian Laces": Here is a website that will help you find villages or towns that may no longer exist on current Belgian maps: Notre Belgique
Under "Coin Lecture" you will find 4 choices:

Le Saviez-vous gives you a story behind the creation of Belgium's National Anthem, "La Brabançonne"

Vieux Métiers contains a short list of occupations (in French)

Dictionnaires offers 3 choices:

  • A 1802 Geographic Dictionary of all Departments in France (3 volumes in alphabetical order)
  • A Geographic dictionary of the 13 Departments in Belgium and East of the Rhein River (2 volumes)
  • A 1882 Belgian Geographic dictionary

They are expecting to add more books in the future. Nine are currently underway.


Bibliothèque - under Construction - will offer

  • Etymology
  • Toponymy
  • History of Belgium
  • Dictionary of localities

Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:

Help Wanted[edit | edit source]

In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:


Wiki Volunteers Wanted

To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki click here:

Did you know?[edit | edit source]

That you won't normally find the names of soldiers killed in action in the  "Guldenboek der Vuurkaart" or "Livre d'Or des Cartes de Feu"?  Read more at http://www.tenboome.webruimtehosting.net/guldenboek/Guldenboekprojecttotaal/goldenbook.htm

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