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== Iraq Research Strategies == | == Iraq Research Strategies == | ||
*[[Iraq Getting Started|Getting Started]] | *[[Iraq Getting Started|Getting Started]] | ||
*[[Iraq Finding Town of Origin|Finding Town of Origin]] | *[[Iraq Finding Town of Origin|Finding Town of Origin]] | ||
*[[Iraq Record Finder|Record Finder]] | *[[Iraq Record Finder|Record Finder]] | ||
*[[Iraq Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video Classes | *[[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 == | == 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. | |||
[[Category:Iraq]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | [[Category:Iraq]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||