Your family history, reconstructed with professionalism and passion.
Welcome to Studio Esistenze.
In Italian, "Studio" means both a professional agency and the act of studying.
We are an agency dedicated to the study of existences.
My working method, clear and transparent.
Write me an email to introduce your story. I will read your words with empathy to understand your deep goals and evaluate the previous data you collected.
This step is crucial to bypass, where possible, expensive fees on historical documents, saving you money right from the start.
If the research is feasible, I will propose a transparent quote. We proceed at your pace, with the guarantee of a rigorous investigation (Genealogical Proof Standard).
You receive a detailed report with rigorous citation of primary sources, in full compliance with the Code of Ethics and Privacy.
As a border region marked by shifting empires, the Austro-Hungarian legacy, and World Wars, Friuli-Venezia Giulia has a highly complex archival history with massive gaps in digital records. Many essential documents simply cannot be found online.
I act as your boots on the ground. I physically visit parishes, State Archives, and local municipalities across the region to retrieve unpublished and non-digitized documents that are inaccessible from abroad.
Whether you are a descendant searching for your roots or an international genealogical or law firm needing local archival support, I guarantee scientific rigor, professional ethics, and investigations based exclusively on verifiable Primary Sources.
Curiosities and useful information about genealogical research.
In Italy, thanks to the mandatory parish archives since the Council of Trent, it is often possible to go back to the mid-1500s. However, every story is unique and depends on the preservation of local documents.
The research always starts with you and your closest relatives! We begin by gathering all the certain data you have about your most recent ancestors (grandparents, great-grandparents): names, dates, and places of birth, marriage, and death. This gives us a more solid foundation to go back in time.
Delivery times are variable and depend on the complexity of the case, the number of generations requested, and the availability of sources in the archives. On average, a complete research can vary from 4 weeks to 6 months. It is also important to consider the bureaucratic times for obtaining certified copies from the Municipalities, which in some cases can extend up to 180 days.
The cost is variable and is determined by the specificity and the number of generations you wish to cover. In the specific quote, I also outline the out-of-pocket expenses related to any travel and document retrieval.
Absolutely not. My specialization and local expertise is focused on Friuli-Venezia Giulia, but the operability is national. I carry out research throughout Italy using digital sources and State Archives. To guarantee physical access and investigative effectiveness in other regions, I collaborate with a selected network of professional genealogists.
