After Napolean's fall, Italy reverted to its preunification autonomous city-states and the European monarchs redrew their old boundaries. The northern states were ruled by the Austrian Empire, the central consisted of the papal states and the south by Spain. Secret underground societies such as the Carbonari, developed to encourage a "free Italy." In the mid-1800's, a movement called il Risorgimento (the resurrection) inspired a new Italy. During this period, many regions continued to maintain vital records as they had during the Napoleonic era - particularly in the south.
Civil vital records for most regions begin in 1809. Some areas may have gaps between the Napoleonic era and the 1865 reunification. All regions have records from 1865 to date. Note that the names of some provinces and towns changed during this last unification.
Nelson, Lynn (1997). A genealogist's guide to discovering your italian ancestors.. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books.
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