Tunisia Genealogy

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

Country Information
Tunisia is a country in Africa bordered by Algeria and Libya. It was formerly governed by the Ottoman Empire and was a French Colony from 1881-1956. In 1956, France agreed to withdraw its protectorate and the country became independent. The official language is Arabic.

Governorates
Tunisia is divided into 24 governorates:

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records