Italy, Caltanissetta, Diocesi di Caltanissetta, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from the Diocese of Caltanissetta (Diocesi di Caltanissetta), Italy. It also includes confirmations (cresime); and marriage supplemental documents (processetti). Availability of records is largely dependent on time period and locality. The collection covers the years 1539 to 1929.

Collection Content
For additional details about these records and help using them see Italy Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

How Do I Search the Collection?
View Images in the Collection by visiting the Browser Page: ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the "Tipo de Registro" which takes you to the images.

Look at the image and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

When searching: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

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

For Help Reading These Records
For help reading the records see the following wiki articles:


 * Italy Language and Languages
 * Italian Genealogical Word List

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.