Italy, Siena, Civil Registration (State Archive) - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of of civil registration (stato civile) within the custody of the State Archive of Siena (Archivio di Stato di Siena). Most of the records are birth, marriage, or death records. There are also a small number of other miscellaneous records. The availability of records is largely dependent on time period and locality.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Italian and French. For help reading these records see: • 2

FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
 * Reading Italian Handwritten Records
 * Reading French Handwritten Records

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth
 * Date and time of birth
 * Name at birth
 * Parents’ names
 * Parents’ residence
 * Sex of child
 * Names of witnesses

Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Date and time of marriage
 * Parents’ names
 * Parents’ residence
 * Date of birth of bride and groom

Death
 * Date and time of death
 * Name of deceased
 * Residence of deceased
 * Parents’ names
 * Witnesses’ names

Collection Content
For details about the contents of these records, their history, and help using them see the wiki article: Italy, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor's given name and surname
 * Identifying information such as residence
 * Estimated marriage or birth year
 * Family relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Italy.
 * Italy Guided Research
 * Italy Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.