Civil and Parish Records in Italy: From the Council of Trent to the 20th Century

Do you have Italian ancestry or an interest in Italian genealogy? This lecture is an invitation to dive into the fascinating trajectory of Italy’s parish and civil records — from the Council of Trent to the early 20th century.

What you will discover:
• The evolution of Italian parish records, with real examples in Latin and Italian.
• The transition to civil registration, from the 1806 Napoleonic model to 20th-century formats.
• Where and how to locate records, both online and in-person.
• How to interpret documents and identify the information most relevant to your family tree.