Discover your Italian roots!
Say "ciao" to your Italian ancestors! This in-depth guide will walk you
through the exciting journey of researching your Italian famiglia both
here and in Italy. Inside, you'll find tips for every phase of Italian
genealogy research, from identifying your immigrant ancestor and
pinpointing his hometown to uncovering records of him in Italian
archives.
In this book, you'll find:
- Basic information on starting your family history research, including
how to trace your immigrant ancestor back to Italy
- Strategies for uncovering genealogy records (including passenger
lists, draft cards, and birth, marriage, and death records) from both
the United States and Italy, with annotated sample records
- Crash-course guides to Italian history, geography, and names
- Helpful Italian genealogical word lists
- Sample letters for requesting records from Italian archives
Whether your ancestors hail from the island of Sicily or the hills of
Piedmont, The Family Tree Italian Genealogy Guide will give you the
tools you need to track your family in Italy.