I am asking the question on here, rather than pm-ing Mary, as the answer may be of use to others.
Mary, I recall that you say Italian research is quite difficult. I have just discovered Italian Jewish relatives, from Ferrara in the early 1800s onwards.
My question - when did civil records start? Was it compulsory? Would Jews have been required to register? I do know the family lived in the Ferrara ghetto. How does one access civil records please?
Thankyou for your help.
OC
Mary, I recall that you say Italian research is quite difficult. I have just discovered Italian Jewish relatives, from Ferrara in the early 1800s onwards.
My question - when did civil records start? Was it compulsory? Would Jews have been required to register? I do know the family lived in the Ferrara ghetto. How does one access civil records please?
Thankyou for your help.
OC
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