Italian Americans have a unique and rich heritage. Now several generations past their immigrating ancestors, more and more Italian Americans are desiring to know more about their ancestors' lives and the families they left behind. As a researcher in Italian genealogy I've found great satisfaction in reuniting Italian descendants with the heritage and culture of their ancestors. Italians and their descendants have played an integral part in all aspects of life here in the United States.
A typical research project usually starts by researching in certain United States records [census, immigration, naturalization, etc.] to provide a reasonable starting point within the Italian records. If you don't know where in Italy your ancestors originated from, research in the U.S. records will often point us in the right direction.
With each report you are provided with source-cited copies of any documents found, a detailed analysis, an abstraction of the documents into English as well as a C
D containing digital images of the attached documents.
The majority of my work is performed using the records microfilmed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). For a large portion of Italy, especially in the southern portion and in Sicily, the original civil vital records for the years 1820-1910 have been microfilmed and are available for researching. Additionally, a small amount of ecclesiastical and military records are becoming available by microfilm.
If records for your town of origin are not available by microfilm, research may still be able to be conducted through postal or email inquiries or on-site during one of my annual research trips to Italy.
What do you need to begin?
Please provide a detailed summary of your previous research and what your research goals are. For example, are you just looking to find who your great-grandparents were or would you like to trace your family back as far as records will allow? Would you like a specific record acquired for use towards your Italian dual citizenship? You can provide this summary using my online form, by email or postal mail. I will then evaluate the project and prepare a research plan and estimate for you. Once a research plan is agreed upon and the research agreement and retainer received, your research will begin! I look forward to hearing from you!
Italian Dual Citizenship
Many Italian Americans are interested in pursuing dual citizenship. I can help you gather the necessary information and documents needed for your submission. Please provide a detailed account of the ancestral line on which you would like to pursue citizenship including names, birthdates, town of origin [if known] as well as your state of residence. This information will help me to better answer your initial inquiry.
Need Research Done at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City?
A research trip is planned for the end of April. Contact me as soon as possible to reserve your spot in my work schedule!