By Angelo Coniglio

Many Americans of Italian descent make the same plaintive comment when asked about the origins of their immigrant ancestors: "My parents (or grandparents) never talked about it." I hope to help you discover long-lost information about your roots.

There are millions of descendants of Italians and Sicilians in the United States, with a wealth of materials available for them to trace their ancestry. Though Sicily is now a part of Italy, the history of their relationship can help to understand the types of records that may be available on the mainland and on the island. Many ask: "Sicilian, Italian – aren't they the same?"

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Fonte: Magna Grece