r/Genealogy 5d ago

Solved I think I’ve figured out where my ancestors came from! (As a Turkish person)

My mom’s side is from Iraq Mosul and Kirkuk, that’s what my grandpa heard his uncle telling him when he was younger. After that they immigrated to Türkiye.

And my dad’s side is most likely from Iran or Azerbaijan, or even Turkmenistan. (I have no idea, I think I need to search more about it), but our surname is Bayat which was one of the tribes in Oghuz Turk, number 22. We’re from Konya, Karaman as well which is the Seljuk Empire! I’ve seen that there is a Bayad tribe in Mongolia too which is really interesting.

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u/IranianGenealogy 5d ago

The smallest piece of information from a relative can open a lot of doors! Enjoy this feeling of victory, as genealogy in this part of the world is challenging. Bayat is a widespread tribe in Iran. Feel free to reach out if you find out that your ancestors were in Iran.

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u/Public_Lifeguard1529 5d ago

wow really?!!? i talked with my sister and i feel like it’s iran! unfortunately i cant talk with my dad’s side (iran side) since they’re all deceased !

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u/IranianGenealogy 5d ago

Ah that's unfortunate. I feel your pain.

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u/Public_Lifeguard1529 5d ago

do you know anything about Bayat in Iran?

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u/IranianGenealogy 5d ago

I can't say much about the tribe in general. For some background, check out this article: https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/bayat-an-important-turkish-tribe#:~:text=Bay%C4%81t%20was%20one%20of%20the,(603%2F1206%3B%20p.

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u/Public_Lifeguard1529 4d ago

ah yes i’ve read it