Beginning Italian Research

This session is a basic introduction to Italian research for beginners. It introduces how to start researching and gathering information in the country your ancestor immigrated to. Tips on language, names, localities, and basic record types to search. It also includes a brief case study showing you how to locate a place of origin and begin research in civil and church records. Begin your journey of discovery today!

Italian Collections on FamilySearch.org: https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1927178?region=Italy

FamilySearch.org Italian Wiki: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Italy_Genealogy

Portale Antenati: http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/?lang=en