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Guide to '''Namibia ancestry, family history and genealogy''': | Guide to '''Namibia ancestry, family history, and genealogy''': birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records. | ||
==Information== | {{Namibia-sidebar}} | ||
==Country Information== | |||
Namibia is a country in Africa bordered by [[Angola Genealogy|Angola]], [[Zambia Genealogy|Zambia]], [[Botswana Genealogy|Botswana]], and [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]. It was formerly under the rule of [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] and [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]. The official language is English.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Namibia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia, accessed 25 April 2016.</ref> | Namibia is a country in Africa bordered by [[Angola Genealogy|Angola]], [[Zambia Genealogy|Zambia]], [[Botswana Genealogy|Botswana]], and [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]. It was formerly under the rule of [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] and [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]. The official language is English.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Namibia," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia, accessed 25 April 2016.</ref> | ||
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<h3>Getting Started with Namibia Research</h3> | |||
Links to articles on getting started with Namibia research. | |||
*[[Namibia Civil Registration]] | |||
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<h3>Namibia Research Tools</h3> | |||
Links to articles and websites that assist in Namibia research. | |||
*[http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~thecohens/genealogy/birthindexes.html Free International Birth Records] | |||
*[http://genforum.genealogy.com/namibia/ Namibia Genealogy Forum] | |||
*[http://www.libdex.com/data/7/3840.html Libdex Namibia University] | |||
*[https://mailinglists.rootsweb.com/listindexes/details?list_name=afr-namibia Namibia Mailing List] | |||
*[http://www.genealogy.com/forum/regional/countries/topics/namibia/pg-2/ Genealogy Namibia] | |||
*[http://hayesgreene.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-recent-trip-to-namibia-we-did-some.html Blogspot] with information on where records can be found. | |||
*[http://www.kindredtrails.com/namibia.html Kindred Trails] Namibia Genealogy and Family History Records | |||
*[http://forebears.io/namibia Forebears in Africa] | |||
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==Namibia Map== | == Namibia Map == | ||
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia. | Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia. | ||
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== Regions == | == Regions == | ||
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia. | Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia. Regions: | ||
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==FamilySearch Resources== | |||
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family. | |||
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/landing?search=Getting%20Started&show=lessons&message=true Learning Center] - Online genealogy courses | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c=Namibia Family History Center locator map] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 13:05, 26 February 2020
Guide to Namibia ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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Country Information[edit | edit source]
Namibia is a country in Africa bordered by Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. It was formerly under the rule of Germany and South Africa. The official language is English.[1]
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with Namibia ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with Namibia research. |
Namibia Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in Namibia research.
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Namibia Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia.
ǁKaras
Zambezi
Otjozondjupa
Omusati
Oshana
Oshikoto
Ohangwena
Hardap
Kunene
Erongo
Omaheke
Khomas
Kavango
Regions[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Namibia. Regions:
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FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
- Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
- Historical Records
- Family History Center locator map
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Namibia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia, accessed 25 April 2016.