Illustration of connecting with Italian relatives through DNA matching

Finding a Living Relative in Italy: A DNA Case Study

A practical workflow for finding and contacting Italian cousins through DNA matches, sorting your match list, and even using a match to find your ancestral comune.

Illustration of connecting a DNA match to documented Italian records

Connecting DNA Matches to Italian Records: Solving the 3 Verification Problems

Turn an Italian DNA match into a documented relationship. How to confirm matches in Antenati and parish records, use DNA to find your comune, and why records beat centimorgans.