Italy, Mantova, Mantova, Jewish Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes records from 1770-1899. The collection contains Jewish records of births, marriages, and deaths within the custody of the Archive for the Israelite Community of Mantova (Archivio della Communità Israelitica di Mantova). Includes census records (ruolo generale della popolazione Ebraica). Availability of records depends on time period and locality.

Reading These Records
These records are in Italian and Jewish languages. For help reading them see:
 * Jewish Languages
 * Italy Language and Languages
 * Italian Genealogical Word List
 * Script Tutorial for Italian
 * Italy Handwriting

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

Birth Records
 * Birth date
 * Name of child
 * Names of parents

Marriage Records
 * Name of couple
 * Date of marriage

Death Records
 * Name of deceased
 * Date of death
 * Names of parents

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 you’ve found to your records
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
 * Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference
 * Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching vital records indexes in the country

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

 * Italy Civil Registration records can also be a good substitute when other records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable
 * Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
 * Your ancestor may have immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or Italy Emigration and Immigration records
 * Search the indexes and records of local genealogical societies

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

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