Iranian Genealogy

  • The Iranian Record Problem

    At some point, those interested in Iranian genealogy have all probably grumbled the same complaint: THERE AREN’T ANY RECORDS! While that is an exaggeration, it is true that getting your hands on Iranian records is difficult. Why is this the case, and how do we solve it? This blog post explores the causes and solutions…

  • Featured Resource: Tehran and Mashhad Censuses

    Featured Resource: Tehran and Mashhad Censuses

    Did you have relatives living in Tehran or Mashhad in the 19th century? If so, you might be able to find your ancestors in the censuses of Tehran and Mashhad discussed here. The censuses generally recorded the names of the heads of households in the city at a given time. Additionally, they put these names…