Reseachers for Hire

Emidio Spinogatti - Abruzzo Genealogy - Abruzzo & Molise

Emidio Spinogatti is a professional genealogist and licensed guide based in Abruzzo. With a background in engineering and technology, he combines analytical skills with a passion for local history and exploration of the region. Emidio offers genealogy research services, utilizing all kinds of online and on-site resources. He also leads personalized ancestry tours throughout Abruzzo and Molise (sometimes venturing into the surrounding regions), uncovering untold stories and helping clients to make firsthand experiences that help them reconcile with their past. 

Website: http://www.abruzzogenealogy.com/ Email: info@abruzzogenealogy.com

Pedro Paolucci - L’Aquila, Abruzzo

Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, born of Italian parents, Pedro Paolucci brings a wealth of experience in the field of human resources. Located in Abruzzo, L'Aquila he offers his expertise services for ancestral searches within this region.

Email: paolucci40@gmail.com WhatsApp:  +393533825845 

Narelle and Bernie Kukowetz - Project Ancestry - Friuli Venezia Giulia, Austria, And Slovenia

Living in Villach, Austria, Bernie and Nelly specialize in the historically intertwined Austria, Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia. A unique corner of Europe where Slavic, Germanic and Romanic cultures meet. Project Ancestry offers genealogy research and record translation services. Their website also shares personal stories and details of the post-WWII Displaced Persons camps that were located in Southern Austria and Trieste. 

Website:  https://www.projectancestry.com/          Email: hello@projectancestry.com

Paolo Venturini- GenTech Genealogical Services - Milan

Based in Milan, Paolo Venturini, founder of GenTech, is a seasoned genealogist with over a decade of experience in tracing Italian ancestry and connecting families. Specializing in uncovering unknown ancestors, locating living relatives, and organizing family reunions, he has completed 170+ successful cases across Italy, with a 98% success rate. Paolo’s expertise extends to online records, parish and international archives, and he is skilled in interpreting historical records in multiple languages. His tailored research brings ancestors’ stories to life, offering clients a deep connection to their roots. 

Website:  www.gentech-ancestry.com Contact:  paolo@gentech-ancestry.com

Marina - Italian Roots Experience - Marche

Based in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marina is deeply passionate about Italian genealogy, family research, and the Italian language. Since 2007, she has worked as a freelance translator and Italian language teacher. Following extensive research on Italian immigration to Australia and an internship at the Italian Consulate in Sydney, she began her career as a genealogist, assisting individuals in tracing their Italian roots, exploring their ancestors' home country and experiencing one of the off-the-beaten-path regions - Le Marche. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, she is also an Authorized Tour Guide and tour designer for ancestry tours in Central Italy. Her motto is: "If your ancestors were born in the Region where I was born, we've got more in common than you may think...relying on a local expert for genealogy research really makes the difference!"  

Email: info@italianrootsexperience.com  Website: www.italianrootsexperience.com 

Elena Gissi - E.G. Ancestry Research - Turin

Elena Gissi specializes in genealogical research, translations, tours, and as a personal travel guide. Areas  she works are in the North West of Italy and include Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta, Lombardia, and Liguria. Do inquire as to Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Tuscana, or the Swiss canton Ticino. 

Website:  https://egancestryresearch.com         Phone:  +39 338 7567091

Paolo campagna - The Genealogist - Catania

As a native Sicilian, Paolo specializes in Sicilian Genealogy and holds a degree in Information Engineering.  As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and collaborating with Pesquisa Italiana, Paolo brings a unique skill set to assist individuals with not only personal family histories and dual citizenship,  but also historical research, and translations.  Paolo is fluent in Italian, Latin, English, and Sicilian.  Also, if you are desiring to visit Sicily, Paolo can organize your root trip, tours, etc.   Combining sightseeing with your personal heritage, Paolo is eager to assist you in creating memories that last for a lifetime, unique for you and your family.

Website:  https://www.ilgenealogista.it/en/      Meet paolo on youtube          Email: info@ilgenealogista.it 

Miriam Lullo - Pro Italian Roots - Trento

Miriam Lullo is a prominent expert in genealogy and roots tourism, dedicated to reconnecting descendants of Italian emigrants with their ancestral homeland. As the founder of Pro Italian Roots, Miriam specializes in reconstructing family trees throughout Italy, aiding in dual citizenship applications and cultural exploration. Her innovative genealogical journeys offer descendants a personal connection to their heritage. Recognized for her expertise, Miriam appeared on the FamilySearch Italia podcast and will host a webinar at RootsTech. Through rigorous research and sensitivity to personal stories, she bridges generations and revitalizes Italy's cultural heritage.

Website:  www.proitalianroots.com          Email:  info@proitalianroots.com

Fernanda Zanini - La Mia Italia - Livorno 

Specializing in Italian-Brazilian genealogical research, Fernanda has assisted hundreds of Italian descendants to recognize their  Italian citizenship.  Fernanda was born in Brazil and fell in love with genealogy when she started to search for the origins of her great-grandparents. She is the co-author of The Genealogy Research Guide for Italian Citizenship (in Portuguese: Guia de Pesquisa Genealógica para Cidadania Italiana), and the founder of Italo-Brazilian Genealogical Research Group.  Fernanda studied Formazione Professionale in Ricercatore di Documenti and she was a speaker at RootsTech Connect hosted by FamilySearch. 

Website:  https://lamiaitalia.com.br/         Meet Fernanda on youtube                          Email: fernanda@lamiaitalia.com.br  

Sylvia Hetzel - The Italian Genealogist - Florence

Founder and owner of The Italian Genealogist Inc., Sylvia has called Florence, Italy, her home since 1981. She is an American/Italian genealogist and holds an MSLIS (Master of Sciences in Library and Information Studies) from Syracuse University.  Sylvia specializes in research in central Italy helping today's descendants of yesterday's emigrants learn more about their Italian origins.  She has digitized church and civil records for many clients and knows the ins and outs of working with Italian authorities at the municipal and ecclesiastical levels.  Also as a certified tour guide in Florence, Sylvia offers heritage tours in central Italy that can be combined with a day or more of sightseeing in the uniquely beautiful birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.  

Website:  www.theitaliangenealogist.com         Meet sylvia on youtube                Email: sylvia@theitaliangenealogist.com

Pasquale Schiariti - Umbria & S. Calabria (Tropea)

Academic, historian, and genealogist.  

Email: schiaritipasquale@libero.it