It is such a great honor and privilege to be invited to speak to special groups and organizations about Italian genealogy, family history, and other genealogy topics. I love encouraging Italian-Americans and all those of Italian descent around the world to discover their heritage. I get excited about our shared Italian roots and the wondrous journeys of emersion that searching for those roots engenders. That is why genealogical education — especially Italian genealogical education — is so important to me. So…
Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) is one of my favorite destinations. What would an Italian genealogist do in Utah? Simple. Salt Lake City is the undisputed genealogy capital of the world. Some like to call it, “Genealogy Mecca.” In addition to hosting many genealogy events and conferences each year, SLC is home to the world’s largest genealogy library. The Family History Library is located in a modern structure in the heart of Salt Lake City with 5 sprawling floors dedicated…
The best part of being an Italian genealogist is traveling to Italy on behalf of clients to conduct research using Italian records that are not online, microfilmed or easily accessible from the United States. Being enchanted by the land and its people is an inherent benefit of professional Italian genealogy research. In 2013, I took two trips to Italy spending about three and a half months in beautiful Italia. The more I see of Italy, the more I love this…
Panettone is a delectable sweet Italian bread usually shaped in a circular loaf that originated Milan. This tasty treat is typically enjoyed at Christmastime and gained national popularity in Italy after World War II when it was manufactured in large quantities and sold at an affordable price. Many Italian immigrants who left Italy brought their love of panettone with them abroad. As a result, panettone is now being enjoyed in many countries around the world. In early January 2013, I…
ORIGINS ITALY Guest Blogger: Louise Coakley Italian-Americans with relatives in Australia may have utilised the resources and tips in Italian Genealogy Research in Australia – Part 1 – which outlined two of Australia’s key national online information resources available – to help start their search for information on their extended families from Italy who migrated to Australia. In addition to these national resources, Australia’s state-based online information resources can provide vital records to help you grow your family tree or relocate lost…
Are you doing it? Do you secretly look up passenger lists and Italian vital records online in the middle of the night? Do you have an account on a big name genealogy research site that your significant other doesn’t know about? Well, then you’re doing it too. Italian Genealogy, of course! What did you think I was talking about? Do it. Pursue your Italian family history. You won’t be sorry; I promise you! Click here to continue reading on Rick…