Family history research in Brindisi, Apulia Region

Family history investigation in Brindisi, Apulia Region.
Ancestors Tour with Paul Maina and his family in Padula

In September, another emotional Ancestors Tour with the Maina family directly from the US. They decided to discover their roots in the alleys of Padula.
Furiati Ancestors Tour in Sapri

In the thrilling Ancestors Tour of our dear friend Elisabeth Furiati Tinti and her nephew Gabriel, we also had the pleasure of visiting the town of Sapri.
Ancestors Tour with the Furiatis in Vibonati

In September, another thrilling Tour in Vibonati with the Furiati family
The Museo del Cognome Team guided our dear friend Elizabeth Tinti and her nephew, Gabriel, in discovering Vibonati.
Ancestors Tour with Maria Giotis in Sassano

Last weekend we had the pleasure to host and guide Maria Giotis, who is from New Jersey, USA, got to Sassano for the first time to learn more about her family history.
Meeting with my new cousins

My dear mom Maria Del Nunzio and I had a very moving day. We met Dorothy, her daughter Alana, and her sister Ava. They came from Providence, Rhode Island, USA, to meet us, their Italian cousins.
How many foreigners were living in Padula in 1678?

How many foreigners were living in Padula in 1678?
Can you guess your 2nd great-grandfather’s name? is finally out

Can you guess your 2nd great-grandfather’s name? – A guide to family history research is now available on Amazon.com here
The most common last names in Padula in the year 1800

Have you ever wondered how common was your family last name?