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== Bahrain Research Strategies == | |||
| | *[[Bahrain Getting Started|Getting started]] | ||
*[[Bahrain Record Finder|Record Finder]] - gives suggestions for records to search | |||
*[[Bahrain Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video Classes | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree - FamilySearch Blog] | |||
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== Bahrain Research Tips == | |||
==== Understand Important Historical Events ==== | |||
* Ottoman Influence (16th–18th Century): Bahrain came under the influence of the Ottoman Empire, which impacted local governance and land management practices. This period saw changes in administrative structures and land ownership records. | |||
* Al Khalifa Dynasty (1783–Present): The Al Khalifa family established control over Bahrain in 1783, leading to significant changes in land ownership and governance. The Al Khalifa rule continues to this day, with various reforms and developments over the centuries. | |||
* British Protectorate (1861–1971): Bahrain became a British protectorate, leading to extensive changes in administration, land ownership, and record-keeping. The British introduced systematic civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths. | |||
* Bahraini Independence (1971): Bahrain declared independence from Britain in 1971, leading to the establishment of a sovereign state. This period saw further changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control. | |||
* See also [[Bahrain History]]. | |||
*[[ | ==== Where to Start Finding Records ==== | ||
* [[Bahrain Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Bahrain and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies | |||
* [[Bahrain Census]] - Some online resources are available to locate census records for Bahrain | |||
* [[Bahrain Colonial Records]] - Bahrain has been under the colonial influence of the Portuguese and the British | |||
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Bahrain.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Bahrain) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Bahrain and offices to contact | |||
=== | ==== Connect with Societies ==== | ||
* [[Bahrain Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Bahrain. 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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In other languages: العربيةBahrain Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
- Getting started
- Record Finder - gives suggestions for records to search
- Online Learning - Video Classes
- Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree - FamilySearch Blog
Bahrain Research Tips[edit | edit source]
Understand Important Historical Events[edit | edit source]
- Ottoman Influence (16th–18th Century): Bahrain came under the influence of the Ottoman Empire, which impacted local governance and land management practices. This period saw changes in administrative structures and land ownership records.
- Al Khalifa Dynasty (1783–Present): The Al Khalifa family established control over Bahrain in 1783, leading to significant changes in land ownership and governance. The Al Khalifa rule continues to this day, with various reforms and developments over the centuries.
- British Protectorate (1861–1971): Bahrain became a British protectorate, leading to extensive changes in administration, land ownership, and record-keeping. The British introduced systematic civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
- Bahraini Independence (1971): Bahrain declared independence from Britain in 1971, leading to the establishment of a sovereign state. This period saw further changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control.
- See also Bahrain History.
Where to Start Finding Records[edit | edit source]
- Bahrain Tribes and Clans - Online books about tribes in Bahrain and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies
- Bahrain Census - Some online resources are available to locate census records for Bahrain
- Bahrain Colonial Records - Bahrain has been under the colonial influence of the Portuguese and the British
- U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents - (Bahrain) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Bahrain and offices to contact
Connect with Societies[edit | edit source]
- Bahrain Societies - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Bahrain. 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.