How do I find marriage records in Italy?

Under Italian law, records of births, marriages, and deaths are maintained by the Registrar of Vital Statistics (Ufficio dello Stato Civile) in the city (comune or municipio) where the event occurred. There is no central, regional, or provincial office established which keeps such records.

Where can I find Italian birth records online?

FamilySearch. FamilySearch is the largest source of online records for Italian genealogical research (Powell). Explore the Italy research page to find records of births, marriages, deaths, Catholic Church records, censuses, military conscriptions, and more.

How do I find my ancestry marriage records?

Ancestry has some religious marriage records among its collections. To see what collections are available through the Card Catalog, using the filters on the left side of the page, select Birth, Marriage & Death, then Marriage & Divorce, and finally the location.

Are marriage records public information?

Marriage licenses and divorces are public records and are available to anyone that requests them. Divorce records can be sealed under certain situations. In the case where they are sealed they will no longer be available to the general public.

How do I know if I have Italian ancestry?

There are many record sources that will quickly tell you if you have Italian ancestry.

1. Start a Family Tree.
2. Ask Your Relatives.
3. Search Heirlooms and Records for Clues.
4. Search Census Records.

Where do Italian last names come from?

The majority of Italian surnames derive from first names, originating from the name of the head of the household. The most common are Giovanni, Andrea, Anna and Rosa – with all their variant spellings.

How do I know if I have Italian in me?

30 Signs That You’re Italian

• Your last name ends in a vowel.
• You can’t have a conversation without using hand gestures.
• Waking up to the smell of garlic and basil is normal to you.
• You know what “agita” is and you don’t want to be someone who gives people it!
• You have an uncle Joe, Frank, Jimmy, or Anthony.

Are Italian birth certificates online?

Certified Italian Vital Records (birth, marriage, death) are not available online. The Registrar of the Vital Statistics office of the Comune in which the event took place is responsible for preparing birth, marriage and death certificates from the civil registry records kept in the Town Archives.

How do I find my ancestors for free?

Free General Genealogy Websites

1. Access Genealogy. This grab-bag of free genealogy records keeps growing.
2. FamilySearch.
3. HeritageQuest Online.
4. Olive Tree Genealogy.
5. RootsWeb.
6. USGenWeb.
7. California Digital Newspaper Collection.
8. Chronicling America.

Where is the Italian genealogical group in Bethpage NY?

The Italian Genealogical Group (IGG) is a not for profit organization that was established in 1993 to provide support for those interested in researching their Italian ancestry. P.O. Box 626 Bethpage, NY 11714-0626 As a non-profit organization, donations are greatly appreciated.

Are there any genealogical records in New York City?

In addition to Vital Records, our genealogical resources include census records, city directories, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner records, the New Amsterdam Collection (1647-1862), Old Town records, Bodies in Transit registers (1859-1894), Almshouse ledgers (1758-1952), and Common Council and court records.

What does the Italian genealogical group do for a living?

The Italian Genealogical Group is dedicated to promoting Italian family history and genealogy. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to furthering genealogical research, through educational initiatives and the curation of resources.

When was the Italian genealogical group ( IgG ) created?

The Italian Genealogical Group (IGG) is a not for profit organization that was established in 1993 to provide support for those interested in researching their Italian ancestry. As a non-profit organization, donations are greatly appreciated.