Libya Genealogy

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

Country Information
Libya is a country in Africa bordered by Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, and Algeria. It was formerly ruled by the Ottoman Empire and Italy. The official language is Arabic.

Libya Map
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Libya. Since 2007, Libya has been divided into 22 districts (baladiyat):

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research