In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino and Anthony Castelvecchi delve into the rich tapestry of Italian roots and genealogy. They explore personal family histories, the impact of immigration, and the significance of DNA testing in uncovering ancestral connections. The discussion also highlights the importance of traveling to Italy to connect with one’s heritage and offers valuable advice for young people interested in researching their family history. Throughout the conversation, the hosts share anecdotes and insights that reflect the deep cultural ties and stories that shape Italian-American identity.
Takeaways
- The significance of last names in understanding family heritage.
- Exploring multiple regions of Italy can reveal diverse ancestry.
- Immigration stories provide context to family histories.
- DNA testing can uncover unexpected family connections.
- Traveling to Italy enhances the understanding of one’s roots.
- Engaging with family members can yield valuable historical insights.
- Genealogy research often requires detective work and patience.
- Local communities in Italy can offer connections to family history.
- Understanding the historical context of immigration is crucial.
- Everyone has a unique story worth discovering.
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Researching Trentino, Campania, Liguria and Sicily
Fantastic interview on Francisco Andragnes research and family. Francisco was born in Argentina and his surname is Basque, however 75% of his ancestry is of Italian origin. Francisco’s ancestry comes from Trapani, the westernmost town in Sicily, all the way to Borgo Sacco, a town in Trentino close to the Austrian border, including also ancestors from Crocefieschi, Voltri, Finale , Laigueglia and Savona in Liguria, Meta and Piano di Sorrento in Campania, Lugo in
Researching Lettere Campania
Fascinating interview with attorney and author Michael Fattorosi on how a rainy day in Positano led to his uncovering his ancestors in Lettere Campania. Michael has done extensive research and has copied thousands of records from Lettere that he plans to release to the public. Check out his site archiviodilettere.com. And don’t forget the Book Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video
An American Family in Italy — Montecarlo Tuscany
Great conversation with Paul Spadoni about researching his family in Montecarlo Tuscany, living and working in Italy and spending 6 months a year in his grandparents hometown. Paul and Lucy Spadoni periodically live in Tuscany to explore Paul’s Italian roots, practice their Italian and enjoy “la dolce vita.” Paul is the author of “An American Family in Italy: Living La Dolce Vita without Permission,” an Amazon bestseller. Podcast Click here to join our group on
Researching Colliano Salerno Campania
Robert talks about his family from Colliano that settled in NJ and Pennsylvania and his grandfather’s murder in the early 1900’s. And meeting Zio Ernesto playing cards in Italy. Robert has made over 30 trips to Italy. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video
Researching Sicily and Campania
Visit Our Shop Bob talks to Paula Zichinchi-Manning about her research in Italy and the US and finding roots in Sicily and Campania. With some very interesting US stories about US citizens losing their citizenship when marrying immigrants and a pirate ancestor. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video Montouri Churchmen Paula and GG Great Grandfather Baker Books Paula sign Antonio Montuori, Emilia and Elisa (2)
Researching Calabria, Campania, Sicily and Puglia
Pat (Bava) Zielinski joins Bob and talks about when and why she started her research, and the meaning of her surname Bava. Grandfather Francesco Bava – from San Nicola, village outside Caulonia proper Paternal Grandmother was born Anna Sorriente In Bracigliano, a village In the hills above Salerno/Sorrento Maternal Grandfather – Angelo DeCarlo, Massafra, in the province of Torano in the Apulia region. He married my Maternal Grandmother – Angela Tuccitto in Palermo, Sicily. Paternal
