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 == Algeria Research Tips  ==
-*[https://capecoastgenealogist.blogspot.com/2024/02/road-map-to-finding-ancestor-in-africa-j.html Road Map to Finding Ancestors in Africa] at Africa Ancestor Quest
-*You can calculate an approximate date from other information you know. A birth date can be calculated from a persons age.
-*If you do not know where the event took place, back up to the place where you have some record of him or her and work from there, such as other places where the person lived, last known address, place of residence of family members or relatives, or location of the school attended by that person.
+==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
+* Ottoman Rule (1517–1830): Algeria was part of the Ottoman Empire, governed by local rulers known as Deys. This period saw significant administrative and land management changes, impacting land ownership and records.
+* French Colonization (1830–1962): France invaded and colonized Algeria, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The French implemented a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
+* Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962): The struggle for independence from French rule led to significant social and political upheaval. The war resulted in the establishment of an independent Algerian state and changes in land ownership and governance.
+* Post-Independence Land Reforms (1962–1970s): Following independence, the Algerian government implemented land reforms to redistribute land from colonial settlers to Algerian farmers. These reforms significantly altered land ownership records and impacted genealogical research.
+* See also [[Algeria History]].
+==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
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+* [[Algeria Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Egypt and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
+* [[Algeria Colonial Records]] - French records for Algeria
+* [[Algeria Census]] - Some French census records for Algeria are accessible online. Modern censuses conducted since gaining its independence in 1962 may be accessible by inquiry through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_National_des_Archives_(Algeria) National Archive of Algeria].
+* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Algeria.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Algeria) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Algeria and offices to contact
+==== Connect with Societies ====
+* [[Algeria 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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