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The Italian Genealogy Group (IGG) is one of the most valuable free genealogy destinations for researching Italian-American ancestors—yet it remains unknown to many hobbyists. Unlike general genealogy sites, IGG hosts specialized databases, transcriptions, and indexes created specifically to support Italian-American research.
For genealogists, IGG is especially useful for:
- locating immigrants in New York
- identifying original Italian surnames and given names
- finding naturalization, vital, and burial references
- bridging the gap between U.S. records and Italian origins
This site is not a blog or educational resource—it is a working research site with searchable data.
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