Iran Research Tips and Strategies
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Iran Research Strategies
- Getting Started
- Finding Town of Origin
- Online Learning - Video classes
- Record Finder
- Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree - FamilySearch blog article
- Iranian Records Problem and Solutions - Written by Iranian Genealogy
- Gathering Information for Genealogy جمع آوري اطلاعات براي شجره نامه نويسي - In Persian
- Oral histories tips - at Iranian Genealogy; explains how to find relevant information in oral histories, how to conduct interviews, and links to oral history projects
- DNA - at Iranian Genealogy; resources for Iranian DNA analysis
Iran Research Tips
Understand Important Historical Events
- Safavid Dynasty (1501–1736): The Safavid Empire established Shiite Islam as the official religion of Iran, leading to significant changes in land ownership and governance. This period saw the centralization of authority and the creation of detailed administrative records. During this time, the region was commonly referred to as Persia in the Western world.
- Qajar Dynasty (1789–1925): The Qajar rulers implemented various land reforms and administrative changes. This period also saw increased European influence and the introduction of modern record-keeping practices. The name Persia continued to be used internationally.
- Pahlavi Dynasty (1925–1979): Reza Shah Pahlavi officially requested in 1935 that the international community refer to the country as Iran instead of Persia. His son, Mohammad Reza Shah, later announced that both names could be used interchangeably. This period included extensive land reforms, including the redistribution of land from large landowners to peasants, significantly altering land ownership records.
- Islamic Revolution (1979): The overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy and the establishment of the Islamic Republic led to further changes in land ownership and administrative records. The new government implemented policies that affected property rights and record-keeping. Since 1979, the official name of the country has been the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- See also Iran History
- See also Iranian Calendar Systems for Hejri dating
Where to Start Finding Records
- Family name search - Searches the National Archives of Iran for information on individuals listed in their records
- Iranian Genealogy - Contains links to and information about where to find Iranian records
- Iran Census - Information about what kind of censuses have been conducted in Iran and contact information for the National Library and Archives of Iran
- Iran Newspapers - Several Iranian newspapers are available online which may contain obituaries
- Iran Tribes and Clans - Online books about tribes in Iran and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
- Iran Cemeteries - Several cemeteries in Iran have been digitized and are searchable online
Connect with Societies
- Iranian Genealogy - An organization focused on Iranian genealogical research, including links to databases, research strategies, DNA information, a surname gathering project, and much more
- Iran Societies - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Iran. 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.