Iraq Genealogy

Iraq Wiki Topics
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Middle East

Iraq

Guide to Iraq ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information

Iraq is a country in the Middle East bordered by Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria. It was formerly ruled by the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain. The official languages are Arabic and Kurdish.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Iraq Research Links to articles on getting started with Iraq research. Get started with your Iraqi research How to Find Birth Records How to Find Marriage Records How to Find Death Records

Iraq Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Iraq research. Most Common Surnames in Iraq

Iraq Map

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Iraq.

Jurisdictions

1. Dohuk
2. Nineveh
3. Erbil
4. Kirkuk
5. Sulaymaniyah
6. Saladin
7. Al Anbar
8. Baghdad
9. Diyala
10. Karbala
11. Babil
12. Wasit
13. Najaf
14. Al-Qādisiyyah
15. Maysan
16. Muthanna
17. Dhi Qar
18. Basra
19. Halabja

FamilySearch Resources

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.

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