Qatar Genealogy

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

Country Information

Qatar is located in the Middle East bordered by Saudi Arabia. It was formerly ruled by the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain. The official language is Arabic.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Qatar Research Links to articles on getting started with Qatar research. Get started with your Qatar research

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

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Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Qatar.

Municipalities

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Qatar.

Qatar is divided into 10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah).

(4)Al Daayen (6)Ad Dawhah/Doha (2)Al Khawr (5)Al Rayyan (1)Al Shamal

(8)Al-Shahaniya (7)Al Wakrah Ar Rayyan Madinat ash Shamal Umm Sa'id (3)Umm Salal

Former Municipalities

The following are former municipalities of Qatar:

• Al Jumayliyah until 2004
• Al Ghuwayriyah until 2004
• Jarayan al Batinah until 2004
• Mesaieed until 2006

FamilySearch Resources

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

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research

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