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Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page
The Iraq Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for Iraq. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.

Iraq Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Getting Started
Finding Town of Origin
Record Finder
Online Learning - Video Classes
Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree FamilySearch blog article

Iraq Research Tips[edit | edit source]

Understand Important Historical Events[edit | edit source]

Ottoman Rule (1534–1918): Iraq was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local governors (Walis) administering the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
British Mandate (1920–1932): Following World War I, Iraq came under British mandate, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The British introduced systematic civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
Kingdom of Iraq (1932–1958): Iraq gained independence and became a kingdom under King Faisal I. This period involved changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records.
Republic of Iraq (1958–Present): The monarchy was overthrown in 1958, leading to the establishment of a republic. Subsequent land reforms and administrative changes significantly altered land ownership records and impacted genealogical research.
See also Iraq History.

Where to Start Finding Records[edit | edit source]

Iraq Tribes and Clans - Online books about tribes in Iraq and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
Iraq Newspapers - Several Iraqi newspapers and periodicals are available online which may contain obituaries and other valuable information
Iraq Colonial Records - Ottoman and British records for Egypt
Iraq Census - Both the Ottoman Empire and the British conducted censuses of Egypt. Modern censuses since gaining its independence in 1952 may be accessible by inquiry through the Egyptian National Library and Archives.
U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents - (Iraq) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Iraq and offices to contact

Connect with Societies[edit | edit source]

Iraq Societies - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Iraq. 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.

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 == Iraq Research Strategies  ==
 *[[Iraq Getting Started|Getting Started]]
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree] FamilySearch blog article
 *[[Iraq Finding Town of Origin|Finding Town of Origin]]
 *[[Iraq Record Finder|Record Finder]]
 *[[Iraq Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video Classes
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree] FamilySearch blog article
 == Iraq Research Tips ==
+==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
+* Ottoman Rule (1534–1918): Iraq was part of the Ottoman Empire, with local governors (Walis) administering the region. This period saw significant administrative changes and land management reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
+* British Mandate (1920–1932): Following World War I, Iraq came under British mandate, leading to extensive changes in land ownership, administration, and record-keeping. The British introduced systematic civil registration, which included detailed records of births, marriages, and deaths.
+* Kingdom of Iraq (1932–1958): Iraq gained independence and became a kingdom under King Faisal I. This period involved changes in land ownership and governance structures, impacting genealogical records.
+* Republic of Iraq (1958–Present): The monarchy was overthrown in 1958, leading to the establishment of a republic. Subsequent land reforms and administrative changes significantly altered land ownership records and impacted genealogical research.
+* See also [[Iraq History]].
+==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
+* [[Iraq Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Iraq and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
+* [[Iraq Newspapers]] - Several Iraqi newspapers and periodicals are available online which may contain obituaries and other valuable information
+* [[Iraq Colonial Records]] - Ottoman and British records for Egypt
+* [[Iraq Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the British conducted censuses of Egypt. Modern censuses since gaining its independence in 1952 may be accessible by inquiry through the [http://www.darelkotob.gov.eg/ar-eg/Pages/Home.aspx Egyptian National Library and Archives].
+* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Iraq.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Iraq) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Iraq and offices to contact
+==== Connect with Societies ====
+* [[Iraq Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Iraq. 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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