Italian Naming Traditions: Exploring Cultural Significance and Implications
Italy has long been known for having a strict tradition regarding how children are named: The first male was given
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ITALIAN GENEALOGY
Unraveling Ancestral Nobility in Italy: Methods Employed by Professional Genealogists
This brief historical presentation is not meant to provide an exhaustive sociological treatise; rather it serves as an introductory piece
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Embarking on Italian Genealogy: An Introduction to Tracing Your Italian Ancestry
Genealogy refers to the study of family history and related fields such as ethnology, onomatology and heraldry. However, it must
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Unveiling Ancestral Roots: Exploring Medieval Genealogical Research
Most Italian lineages date back to around 1600, which for most people is quite profound. But why settle for being
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Uncommon First Names in Early Italian Records: Exploring Unique Naming Practices of the Past
Contrary to popular belief, not all Italian given names have Christian or classical roots. Many names in older records can
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Exploring Italian Lineages: Tracing Ancestral Connections of Adoptees and Individuals Born Outside Marriage
Investigative and genealogical research of adopted or those born out-of-wedlock ancestors presents unique challenges. While each case can vary widely
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Italian Heraldry, Nobility, and Genealogy: Unveiling Ancestral Lineage in Italy
As yet, only limited works have been published in English on Italian heraldry, nobility and onomatology as related to genealogy
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