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*[[Libya Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video classes | *[[Libya Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video classes | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree] | |||
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*[https:// | ==== Understand Important Historical Events ==== | ||
* Ottoman Rule (1551–1911): Libya was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local rulers (Beys) governing the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records. | |||
* Italian Colonization (1911–1943): Italy invaded and colonized Libya, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The Italians introduced a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths. | |||
* British and French Administration (1943–1951): After World War II, Libya was administered by Britain and France. This period saw further changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records1. | |||
* Libyan Independence (1951): Libya gained independence and established a monarchy under King Idris I. This period involved significant changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control. | |||
* See also [[Libya History]]. | |||
==== Where to Start Finding Records ==== | |||
* [[Libya Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Libya and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies | |||
* [[Libya Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the Italians conducted censuses in Libya | |||
* [[Libya Civil Registration]] - FamilySearch has an online collection of [https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/catalog/772540 Marriage documents, wills, and death certificates from Tripoli, Libya 1860-1940] (some in Arabic). These must be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Center]. | |||
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Libya.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Libya) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Libya and offices to contact | |||
==== Connect with Societies ==== | |||
* [[Libya Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Libya. 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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Libya Research Strategies
- Getting Started
- Record Finder
- Online Learning - Video classes
- Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree
Libya Research Tips
Understand Important Historical Events
- Ottoman Rule (1551–1911): Libya was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local rulers (Beys) governing the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
- Italian Colonization (1911–1943): Italy invaded and colonized Libya, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The Italians introduced a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
- British and French Administration (1943–1951): After World War II, Libya was administered by Britain and France. This period saw further changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records1.
- Libyan Independence (1951): Libya gained independence and established a monarchy under King Idris I. This period involved significant changes in land ownership and administrative records as the new government took control.
- See also Libya History.
Where to Start Finding Records
- Libya Tribes and Clans - Online books about tribes in Libya and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies
- Libya Census - Both the Ottoman Empire and the Italians conducted censuses in Libya
- Libya Civil Registration - FamilySearch has an online collection of Marriage documents, wills, and death certificates from Tripoli, Libya 1860-1940 (some in Arabic). These must be viewed at a FamilySearch Center.
- U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents - (Libya) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Libya and offices to contact
Connect with Societies
- Libya Societies - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Libya. 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.