Tired of hitting dead ends searching for your Calabrian ancestors online? This guide explores why those records might be scarce and offers alternative strategies to uncover your family history.

Limited Online Resources:

• Unlike some regions, Calabria’s historical records may not be fully digitized yet.
• Factors include the time-consuming digitization process, local archives not readily online, and privacy laws restricting access.

Uncovering Your Calabrian Kin:

• Gather Family Documents: Look for birth certificates, marriage licenses, or obituaries for clues.
• Contact Local Authorities: Reach out to the civil registry office (Ufficio di Stato Civile) in your ancestors’ town.
• Genealogy Websites: Explore subscription-based websites like Ancestry.com or FamilySearch for historical records.
• Italian Genealogy Societies: Join groups like FIAGS or IGG for expert advice and resources.
• Embrace Local History: Research local libraries, archives, historical societies, and even town websites for historical information.

We Can Help:

• Locating Relevant Records: We can help identify the archives holding your family history documents.
• Requesting Document Copies: We can communicate with local authorities for birth certificates etc.
• Translation Services: If documents are in Italian, we can provide translation services.
• Shipping: We can securely ship certified document copies directly to you.

The Journey is the Reward:

Finding your Calabrian roots might require some effort, but the rewards are worth it. Patience, perseverance, and a touch of creativity can help you piece together your family’s story.