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The Jewish population reached its highest mark in the seventeenth century at about 50,000. Since then it has suffered a steady decline, especially during World War II. | The Jewish population reached its highest mark in the seventeenth century at about 50,000. Since then it has suffered a steady decline, especially during World War II. | ||
Genealogical records for Jews in Italy are not very complete. Before civil registration, families recorded births, marriages, and deaths. After civil registration, civil authorities recorded Jewish births, marriages, and deaths. Around 1900, rabbis began registering births. This registration, however, was strictly voluntary. | Genealogical records for Jews in Italy are not very complete. Before civil registration, families recorded births, marriages, and deaths. After civil registration, civil authorities recorded Jewish births, marriages, and deaths. See [[Italy Civil Registration]] for more information. Around 1900, rabbis began registering births. This registration, however, was strictly voluntary. | ||
== Circumcision and Marriage Books == | == Circumcision and Marriage Books == | ||