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Italian census records do not provide as much information as census records of other countries. Church records and civil registration records are usually better sources for Italy. Census records, however, can be valuable because they list much of the population, and they can provide certain information if other records are incomplete or missing. | Italian census records do not provide as much information as census records of other countries. Church records and civil registration records are usually better sources for Italy. Census records, however, can be valuable because they list much of the population, and they can provide certain information if other records are incomplete or missing. | ||
A record called the stato delle anime is similar to a census. See the "[[Italy Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline for more information. | A record called the '''stato delle anime''' is similar to a census. See the "[[Italy Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline for more information. | ||
=== Understanding the Census === | === Understanding the Census === | ||
The first census of Italy was taken in 1871. Since then, a census has been taken every 10 years. | The first census of Italy was taken in 1871. Since then, a census has been taken every 10 years. | ||
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Use census information with caution, however, since the information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or a neighbor. Some information may have been incorrect or deliberately falsified. | Use census information with caution, however, since the information may have been given to a census taker by any member of the family or a neighbor. Some information may have been incorrect or deliberately falsified. | ||
=== Availability of Census Records === | ===Availability of Census Records=== | ||
Census records up to 1991 are held in the state archive of each province. Census records from 1911 or 1921 to 1991 are also usually found in each comune’s anagrafe (register’s office). The availability to the public differs from comune to comune. | Census records up to 1991 are held in the state archive of each province. Census records from 1911 or 1921 to 1991 are also usually found in each comune’s anagrafe (register’s office). The availability to the public differs from comune to comune. | ||