Italy began as separate provinces until it was unified in 1861. After unification, several waves of immigration brought many Italians to the United States, Canada, Australia, and Argentina. In 1946, after World War II, the Italian Republic was formed creating a unitary parliamentary constitutional republic. The Italian Genealogy Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information to get you started including the best places to find key record groups such as census, vital records, military, and other records. Also covered are tips and tricks including naming conventions and how to locate the town and region of your ancestors. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.