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==Libya Research Tips== | ==Libya Research Tips== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:20, 11 August 2025
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Libya Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
- Getting Started
- Record Finder
- Online Learning - Video classes
- Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree
Libya Research Tips[edit | edit source]
Understand Important Historical Events[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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.