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 *[https://www.tunisianembassy.org/vital-recors Vital Records - Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia, Washington D.C.]
 *[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
+== Egypt Research Tips  ==
+==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
+* Ottoman Rule (1574–1881): Tunisia was part of the Ottoman Empire, governed by local rulers known as Beys. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
+* French Protectorate (1881–1956): France established a protectorate over Tunisia, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The French introduced a system of civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
+* Tunisian Independence (1956): Tunisia gained independence from France, leading to the establishment of a sovereign state. This period saw changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records.
+* Post-Independence Land Reforms (1960s–1970s): The Tunisian government implemented land reforms to redistribute land from colonial settlers to Tunisian farmers. These reforms significantly altered land ownership records and impacted genealogical research.
+* See also [[Tunisia History]].
+==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
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+* [[Tunisia Newspapers]] - Some Arab newspapers are available online and can be searched for obituaries.
+* [[Tunisia Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Tunisia and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
+* [[Tunisia Colonial Records]] - Ottoman and British records for Egypt
+* [[Tunisia Census]] -  Censuses from the Ottoman, French, and modern periods may be accessible by a database search or direct inquiry at the [https://www.archives.nat.tn/ar/ National Archives of Tunisia].
+==== Connect with Societies ====
+* [[Tunisia Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Tunisia. 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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