How to tell if a record indicates a comune or a province?

[WhereisPio]

Hi everyone,

I am stuck in my genealogy and your assistance is needed.

My ancestor, Pio Pierucci, (parents: Pietro Pierucci and Nicolina Nofri) was born between 1875 and 1879 in Massa Carrara. His birth year varies on each document I have--naturalization, marriage certificate, census records, etc. He was consistent about his birthday being July 2 and birthplace as "Massa Carrara". The family memory is that he never celebrated his birthday because his mother died in childbirth with him.

My question is: how can I find out what the comune is? I have been through familysearch's birth records for Massa in the time period of 1873-1883, but Massa births from 1879 is missing from their microfilm. I have been through the death records for Nicolina in this time period as well.

Any suggestions of where to look next are appreciated! Thanks!

[TerraLavoro]

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