Following the election of the new Pope, Leo XIV, genealogists around the world began investigating his origins. Although he had always stated that he was ….
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If you can’t find the records you need online (civil records, military files, censuses), you can consult the historical collections preserved by the relevant Italian ….
When the Comune is Unknown: Military Records as a Key Source When we do not know the name of the comune where an Italian ancestor ….
Discover the reason behind why so many Italian surnames end with “-i” and how it relates to the historical use of Latin in official documents.
In 21st-century Italy, cultural diversity is no longer limited to major cities—it has become a defining element of national identity. Today, over 5 million foreign ….
The Use of Maiden Names in Italy and Its Importance for Genealogy During the 19th and early 20th centuries, at the height of the massive ….
Surnamesinitaly.com is not a website dedicated to Italian citizenship procedures, but rather a space focused on genealogy and researching our Italian ancestors. We share certain citizenship-related ….
Italian Genealogy – Discover Your Italian Roots Italy’s rich history and culture make tracing your Italian roots an exciting adventure. Here’s a practical guide to ….
This article is part of our guide to Italian surname suffixes. Learn more about the most common Italian surname endings, including -ini, -etti, -one, -ucci ….
Departures from France As we explained when discussing the situation of Italian ports, a large mass of Italian immigrants departed for the Americas from French ….