Hi Maggie > Does anyone know what records might be available that would show occupations? Also does anyone know if there would be records of Italians born overseas? My grandfather had 3 or 4 sisters but I have no idea how to go about looking for them. > > Has anyone please got any ideas what I could do next? You don't say what sort of dates are involved - and that makes a difference. I believe that Italian military records show occupation. The example given in Trafford Cole's "Italian genealogical records.." (Ancestry Inc., 1975) does. They date from about 1873 for 18 year olds being drafted (this is too recent for my direct line). Again probably too recent for my family (arrived pre-unification), so I have no experience of it, but I believe that Italian marriages, births etc. abroad are supposed to be reported at the nearest Italian consulate. The information is then added to the family's records in the commune of origin. The records started at different times in different areas, with the latest starting in 1871. Probably best to consult Trafford Cole's book for a fuller explanation of what is available. 75 year access restriction apart from family members' certificate applications. I hope this is helpful. Daphne Dashfield (nee Geradine) GHIRARDANI and 16 spelling variations from pre 1851