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Little Italy: Los Angeles
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Little Italy: Los Angeles

September 2019 |
Gli immigrati italiani hanno avuto un ruolo fondamentale nel plasmare le radici di Los Angeles. All'inizio del XIX secolo, arrivarono alla ribalta nel centro di El Pueblo, ora un monumento storico ufficialmente riconosciuto per la storia messicana....
While on a genealogy research trip to Molise, Roslyn enjoyed “La Tresca,” an annual festival in which the ancient way of harvesting grain was demonstrated. A horse runs in circles through a pile of wheat to separate the grain from the shaft. Roslyn's husband, Ron Reese, in the black shirt, is doing his part keeping the wheat in place.
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Discovering La Famiglia: Planning an Italian Research Trip

August 2019 |
If you have been reading this column and following my guidance, you might be at the point where you find yourself wanting to continue researching – in Italy. For us family historians, there is nothing more exciting than to walk the streets of our...
Little Italy: Baltimore
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Little Italy: Baltimore

August 2019 |
La Little Italy di Baltimora è uno storico e pittoresco quartiere che è sopravvissuto e prosperato per diverse generazioni. Fondato dai nostri emigranti verso la metà del 1800, nel ventennio tra l’inizio del 1900 e il 1920 era esclusivamente...
A page from the 1813 census book for the Tuscan city of Arezzo found online in the Ancestors Portal (Atenati Portale). Many of the individuals listed were born well before the start of the 1809 civil registration, thus making it a useful record to add a generation to your family tree.
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Finding Your Family in Italian Census Records

July 2019 |
In previous columns, we explored Italian civil, military and church records. This month, we are going to dig into Italian census records. An interesting aspect of Italian census records is their availability and contents vary based on the history...
An example of the Foglio di Concedo Illimitato, an Italian military discharge certificate. This record shows that Domenicantonio Torella served in the Italian army from September 8, 1888 until July 21, 1891. Records like these contain a good deal of genealogical information and are an excellent alternative when vital records cannot be located.
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Discovering La Famiglia: Finding Your Ancestor’s Italian Military Record

June 2019 |
This month we are exploring Italian military service records. Every Italian male born around 1850 or later was required to register for the draft (also known as conscription). These records hold a lot of valuable genealogical information. Our focus...
Little Italy: Philadelphia
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Little Italy: Philadelphia

June 2019 |
Filadelfia è una delle città più antiche d’America e gli italo americani che vi abitano costituiscono una comunità storica. L’immigrazione italiana iniziò qui in piena epoca coloniale nel XVIII secolo ed era costituita principalmente di italiani di...
Do You Qualify for Italian Dual Citizenship?
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Do You Qualify for Italian Dual Citizenship?

May 2019 |
For many people, obtaining Italian dual citizenship can sound like a rather complicated process and this is certainly true for those who might not be familiar with Italian laws regarding applying for citizenship by descent. As a company that helps...
Writing to Italy for records, such as these 1767 baptismal records, may seem overwhelming if you do not read or write in Italian. In this month’s column you will find all the resources you need to write for Italian records with confidence.
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Discovering La Famiglia: Requesting Records from Italy

May 2019 |
After you have exhausted all the available online sources for Italian records, both civil and ecclesiastical, your next step can be to write directly to Italy to request records. This month we are going to cover some tips on how to prepare your...
Little Italy: St. Louis
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Little Italy: St. Louis

May 2019 |
While many Little Italys across the U.S. are famous for their size, their festivals or the fact that they are a neighborhood in a trendy U.S. city, some Little Italys boast their own fame. St. Louis’ Little Italy, more affectionately known as The...
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