Italy, Siracusa, Sortino, Parocchia di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Italy, Siracusa, Sortino, Parrocchia di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista, Catholic Church Records, 1562-1937
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Sortino, Syracuse, 
Sicily, Italy
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Locator map of Sortino (Syracuse)
Location of Sortino, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Location of Italy
Location of Italy
Record Description
Record Type: Church
Collection years: 1562-1937
Languages: Italian
Title in the Language: Italia, Siracusa, Sortino, Parrocchia di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista, Registri Parrocchiali, 1562-1937
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San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista Parish, Sortino, Italy


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains index & images of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from the parish of San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista, Sortino. It may also include confirmations (cresime); church censuses (stato delle anime); and marriage supplemental documents (processetti).

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are written in Italian. For help reading them see:

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Italy, Siracusa, Sortino, Parrocchia di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista, Catholic Church Records, 1562-1937.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:
Baptism

  • Child's name
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Gender
  • Parent's names
  • Parent's occupations
  • Parent's residence
  • Baptismal date
  • Baptismal place
  • Names of godparents

Marriage

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Their ages or birthdates
  • Their birthplaces
  • Their residences
  • Their occupations
  • Their marital status
  • Parent's or father's names
  • Names of witnesses
  • Marriage place

Burial

  • Deceased's name
  • Date of death
  • Age or birthdate
  • Residence
  • Occupation
  • Cause of death
  • Spouse or father's name
  • Burial place
  • Burial date

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

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

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1877 Baptism Record

    1877 Baptism Record

  • 1884 Marriage Record

    1884 Marriage Record

  • 1844 Death Record

    1844 Death Record

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Record Type to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Italia, Siracusa, Sortino (Parrocchia di San Giovanni Apostolo ed Evangelista). Registri Ecclesiastici : Tribunale, 1562-1947. Click on camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
  • Check civil registration to see if there is additional information recorded there

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
  • Check civil registration to see if the event is recorded there

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Italy.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
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