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=== COUNTRY Research Strategies  ===
== Egypt Research Strategies  ==
*[[Egypt Getting Started|Getting Started]]
*[[Egypt Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video Classes
*[[Egypt Record Finder|Record Finder]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree]
[[Category:Egypt]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]]


== Egypt Research Tips  ==


==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
* Ottoman Rule (1517–1867): Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire, with governors (Pashas) appointed to rule. This period saw significant administrative changes and land reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
* Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1805–1952): Muhammad Ali Pasha modernized Egypt, implementing extensive land reforms and centralizing authority. His descendants continued these policies, which affected land ownership and administrative records.
* British Occupation (1882–1952): Britain controlled Egypt's administration and economy, leading to changes in land ownership and governance structures. This period also saw the introduction of more systematic record-keeping.
* Egyptian Revolution of 1952: The revolution led by the Free Officers Movement ended the monarchy and established a republic. Land reforms were implemented to redistribute land from large landowners to peasants, significantly altering land ownership records.
* See also [[Egypt History]].


==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
* [[Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers]] and [[Palestine, Nablus, Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Nablus, Population Registers]] - FamilySearch has access to some population registers from Ottoman Palestine and surrounding areas.
* [[Egypt Newspapers]] - Several Egyptian newspapers are available online which may contain obituaries.
* [[Egypt Church Records]] - FamilySearch has microfilmed several sets of Catholic parish registers from Cairo. See search results [https://libcat.familysearch.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=Al-Ahram&searchIndex=Keyword&searchSource=local here] for more information.
* [[Egypt Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Egypt and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
* [[Egypt Colonial Records]] - Ottoman and British records for Egypt
* [[Egypt Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the British conducted censuses of Egypt. Modern censuses since gaining its independence in 1952 may be accessible by inquiry through the [http://www.darelkotob.gov.eg/ar-eg/Pages/Home.aspx Egyptian National Library and Archives].
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Egypt.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Egypt) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Egypt and offices to contact


=== COUNTRY Research Tips  ===
==== Connect with Societies ====
 
* [[Egypt Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Egypt. Connecting with societies and genealogy research groups can be extremely helpful for asking questions, exchanging ideas, and learning new strategies.
 
* [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/343-arab-genealogy-research Arab Genealogy Community] - Online research forum for Arab genealogy.
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Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page

The Egypt Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for the Egypt. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.

Egypt Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Egypt Research Tips[edit | edit source]

Understand Important Historical Events[edit | edit source]

  • Ottoman Rule (1517–1867): Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire, with governors (Pashas) appointed to rule. This period saw significant administrative changes and land reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
  • Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1805–1952): Muhammad Ali Pasha modernized Egypt, implementing extensive land reforms and centralizing authority. His descendants continued these policies, which affected land ownership and administrative records.
  • British Occupation (1882–1952): Britain controlled Egypt's administration and economy, leading to changes in land ownership and governance structures. This period also saw the introduction of more systematic record-keeping.
  • Egyptian Revolution of 1952: The revolution led by the Free Officers Movement ended the monarchy and established a republic. Land reforms were implemented to redistribute land from large landowners to peasants, significantly altering land ownership records.
  • See also Egypt History.

Where to Start Finding Records[edit | edit source]

Connect with Societies[edit | edit source]

  • Egypt Societies - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Egypt. Connecting with societies and genealogy research groups can be extremely helpful for asking questions, exchanging ideas, and learning new strategies.
  • Arab Genealogy Community - Online research forum for Arab genealogy.