Italian Genealogy 102: Preparing to Work with Italian Records

Ready to research your Italian ancestors in Italian records? This session will give you the tools and confidence to get started. We’ll cover key geography and history—how Italy is organized (regions, provinces, comuni, frazioni) and how shifting borders affect where records are found. Learn to navigate language barriers with essential Italian genealogy terms, name variations, translation tools, and tips for reading old handwriting and occupations. Perfect for those ready to move beyond U.S. records, this class will help you start your Italian research with clarity and confidence.