Description
Researching your Italian ancestors takes one on an exciting journey that combines history, geography, economics, and genealogy. Chris and Mark will discuss how these factors and others played out in their own family research. They’ll discuss place names, surnames, language and the many boundary changes that complicate research on the Italian Peninsula. They will share tips and techniques, how to navigate local records when you don’t read Latin and Italian, and the influence of naming patterns. They’ll also discuss how to tap into the wealth of civil and church records that can make pursuing your Italian ancestry such a rewarding adventure.
