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*'''Books''' - There are numerous books written on Moroccan and, more broadly, Arab and Amazigh tribes. Both categories of books can be valuable to researchers, as many tribes found in Morocco are also found elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa and can provide historical context for families and tribes in Morocco. | *'''Books''' - There are numerous books written on Moroccan and, more broadly, Arab and Amazigh tribes. Both categories of books can be valuable to researchers, as many tribes found in Morocco are also found elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa and can provide historical context for families and tribes in Morocco. | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
Tribal histories and genealogies can contain a variety of data useful for family history researchers. Depending on the type and detail of tribal genealogy, typically include the names of fathers and sons but may exclude wives or daughters. Additionally, these genealogies may not include exact birth or death dates, although background information can often allow the researcher to estimate these data for individuals in the records. | |||
Even without detailed lineages, tribal histories can still be useful for researchers. These records often contain details on tribal origins, migrations and movement, and traditional beliefs and culture. | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
The published works above include information useful for tracing Moroccan tribal lineages. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | The published works above include information useful for tracing Moroccan tribal lineages. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | ||
As with all genealogical research, start with what you know. If you know your ancestor's tribal affiliation already, search books on that tribe. If not, search for resources on their country or region of origin, which can often identify the major tribes located there. Become familiar with the various branches within the tribe to better understand where your ancestors fit within the larger tribal structure. Within tribal lineages, search for the names of familiar individuals or places as clues to identify your exact family line. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Morocco]][[Category:Tribes and Clans]] | [[Category:Morocco]][[Category:Tribes and Clans]] | ||