Your Italian Roots
Ciao! Your Italian Heritage Awaits
Exploring my own family history ignited an incredible journey—learning Italian, spending a transformative year in Italy, and obtaining dual citizenship. My decades of research, travel, and deep experience with Italian culture have given me a unique advantage for helping others uncover the rich tapestry of their own Italian ancestry.
Navigating Italian Roots in Changing Times
Recent changes in Italian law have made obtaining dual citizenship by descent more challenging, now limiting eligibility to those with a grandparent born in Italy. So, my focus has shifted to exploring your deeper roots within Italy, helping you connect with your heritage in meaningful ways.
What I Offer
My mission is to help you connect deeply with your Italian roots, bringing your family's story to life in ways you never imagined. Together, we can explore the rich history that connects you to Italy today. In our work together, I provide a range of services tailored to your needs:
Genealogy Research
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Trace family lines back to the early 1800s in Italy (and sometimes earlier), understanding that record availability can vary.
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Uncover the full story of your ancestors' journey from Italy to the US, and if records are not online, I’ll guide you on how to obtain more information.
Ancestral Travel Guidance
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Insights and suggestions for planning meaningful trips to ancestral villages
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If meeting possible relatives in Italy is of interest, I can assist you in making initial contact and support you in taking the next steps in building those connections.
Jacqueline’s abilities and passion for genealogical research are phenomenal! In just a matter of hours she uncovered that I qualify for Italian citizenship, a question I’d pondered and fumbled around to try to figure out for two years. Now I know which line of ancestry to follow and the next steps to take. Her expert research changed my trajectory. Living in Europe will be so much easier once I go through the process. It’s as if my grandmother and great grandparents brought us together. I’m endlessly grateful! - Jessica B.
What Clients Can Expect
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A personalized research approach tailored to your family history.
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Compassionate storytelling that illuminates your ancestral past.
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A deeper understanding of your family's unique narrative.
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For engagements of five hours or more, a Zoom call where I walk you—and any family members you want to include—through my discoveries