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Sylvia B. Hetzel

American/Italian genealogist specialized in Tuscany.
The Italian Genealogist, Inc.
Specialized Genealogy Research in Tuscany
+39 339 300-0979
Florence, FI
Italy
 
Currently accepting clients for...
  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
Family History Research
  • Document Retrieval / Record Agent
  • Dual Citizenship
  • Family History Research
  • Immigration / Naturalization
Speaking/Presenting
  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
  • Author/Writer
  • Editor
Other Speciality
  • Document Translation
  • Dual Citizenship
  • Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
  • House Historian / Local History
  • Oral Historian
  • Handwriting / Palaeography

I am an American/Italian genealogist and library professional in Florence, Italy, the place I have called home since 1981.

I help descendants of Italian emigrants uncover their Italian roots onsite in Italy. I work with local municipalities, parishes, and state archives on the ground to find the vital records my clients need. As a certified tour guide, I also organize heritage and cultural tours that make the past come alive for those who are able to travel to Tuscany and walk in their ancestors' footsteps.

For more information, please visit my website or contact me at: sylvia@theitaliangenealogist.com.

Geographic Specialties

Italy: Tuscany.

Geographic Specialities
Tuscany
Province of Lucca
Testimonials
You have been absolutely delightful to work with. You truly are the best at what you do.
July 2022

I'm finally bringing this project to the finish line and I can say, looking over dozens of genealogical reports, that you provided some of the finest work. I appreciate your diligence.
September 2022

Dear Sylvia,
I think this was the best email I have ever received. THANK YOU! After five years, I had all but given up on finding someone who could help me locate the record. Thank you for being a true professional.
February 2021
 
Oh my goodness, Sylvia! This is even more wonderful than what I was envisioning. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and hard work in pulling everything together! 
December 2020

Thank you, Sylvia. You have been wonderful. Your kindness knows no bounds! 
July 2022
Lectures
Italian Parish Records: Challenges and Rewards
Repositories
State Archives
Diocesan Archives
Local parishes
Municipalities
Research Time Periods
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
  • 17th Century
  • 16th Century and Earlier
Languages
English and Italian (bilingual, spoken and written)
Honorifics/Credentials
Phi Beta Kappa
Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Study in Cultural Heritage Preservation
English/Italian Translator
Italian Tour Guide
Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
Italian Parish Records
Italian Genealogy Group
Degrees
MSLIS (Master of Sciences in Library and Information Studies)