Your family’s story
is still out there.
I’ll find it.
Already tried. Hit a wall.
That’s exactly when people call me.
Your family’s story
is still out there.
I’ll find it.
Most researchers search for your Italian roots from thousands of miles away. I’m based in Italy — and when the databases run out, I know exactly where to look next.
Welcome to our website and your opportunity to trace your Italian roots
Online-only research
Me — based in Italy
Services we provide
Ancestry tours
Our personalized tours provide an immersive and meaningful experience, connecting you with your heritage, culture, and family history.
Genealogy tree
Unlock the secrets of your family’s past with our expert genealogy service. Let us guide you on a journey of self-discovery as we piece together your unique history, one ancestor at a time.
Claim your roots
We are your trusted partners in Italy, dedicated to retrieving essential legal documents on your behalf.
Why should you trust us?
The answer is simple: the passion and dedication we bring to every search.
Founded by Joe De Simone, our business has been involved in genealogy research for 20+ years. You can find our name in many genealogy forums. With all these years of experience in the field of genealogy, we have honed our skills in tracing your family roots with precision and commitment. Every branch of your family is a mystery we are enthusiastic about unraveling, and we do so with the utmost attention to detail and using reliable sources.
The trust of our clients is our greatest reward, and we will work tirelessly to earn your trust in our family tree reconstruction service.
Your family’s records are in Italy. So are we!
Most records that matter — the ones that hold your family’s real story — were written by hand, stored in a Parish or in a Town Hall, and never touched by a scanner.
Finding them means walking through the right door, in the right town, and asking the right person — in Italian.
That’s not something you can easily do from across the ocean.
But I can.
Online only research
Our service — based in Italy
Everyday problems
Italian Town halls routinely ignore requests from abroad. I follow up by phone, by visit, by knowing who to talk to.
Thousands of parish and civil records were never digitalized. They're sitting in a drawer somewhere — and I know which drawer.
Some archives only release documents in person.
Old Italian records are in Latin, regional dialect, and script that takes years to learn to read. I've been reading them for decades.
Three ways I can help your family
Every project starts with a free conversation — no commitment, no upfront payment.
Ancestry tours
Private guided tours to your family’s villages. Turn research into a lived experience.
Genealogy tree
Full family tree reconstruction. Civil records from 1809, parish records from the 1600s.
Claim your roots
Official records for Italian citizenship by descent, as per Italian Consulate requirements.
What clients say
Real families. Real discoveries
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After much searching for quality genealogists in Naples, Joe and Dario were an excellent choice! The records I sought could only be found in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli. The whole process took less than two weeks. Thanks Joe. Thanks Dario.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was really struggling to get solid information about my Italian ancestors due the fact that Italian births, deaths and marriages records are held locally at churches and municipal offices and are rarely digitised. I found Joe online and hey presto, several months later he had traced my family back on both sides several hundred years!! Very easy to communicate given his Italian American background and information was researched and presented in an easily digestible format.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe's assistance in making the heritage portion of our trip to Italy spectacular, was a gift!! It was truly a surreal experience (and surprise) when he was able to arrange a meeting with cousins to learn, first hand, more of our family history. To find the churches where my grandparents were baptized in the late 1800's, and to travel through the small towns where they grew up was amazing. They did an amazing job and we are forever grateful!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the opportunity to work with Joe and Dario this past April. What an experience they provided for us! My brother and I brought my 84 year old father back to his roots in Monteforte. IGP did an amazing job locating birth records and explaining our family history. Joe was extremely generous with his time and knowledge. His knowledge of the town and history was unbelievable. Highly recommend Joe, Dario and IPG if you want to create memories for a life.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience with Italian Genealogy Pro. Joe and Dario successfully located and retrieved birth certificates for six different Italian ancestors for my citizenship case. They were responsive to emails, knowledgeable about the Italian records process and local comuni, and professional throughout. Some of the records were challenging to locate, and they handled everything efficiently. I highly recommend them for Italian dual citizenship or genealogical research. The process does take some time (months in some cases), but that's largely out of their hands and more of function of local comune timelines.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had genealogy research done by the De Simones' for 3 of our grandparents, born in Italy, and the experience exceeded anything we could have imagined. The genealogists were incredibly thorough, and in some instances traced our ancestry back over 200 years. Prior to our arrival in December 2025 , we were presented with birth, marriage and death certificates of our family members. Amazing and emotional material! We stayed at their B& B for 2 incredible days. They guided us through the villages of our grandparents, the churches and cemeteries. One of the most moving moments was when Joe had arranged for our grandfather's church parish priest to meet us. The priest showed us the original baptism record from 1883. It was absolutely incredible and overwhelming to see!!!! Their research, hospitality and dedication were truly exceptional. This was far more than just genealogy research-it was an unforgettable experience for my brother-in-law, sister and myself. We highly recommend them to anyone wanting to discover their Italian roots. We look forward to our return in 2026!!!!!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe De Simone and his son Dario did a fantastic job in researching my family’s history. Their research was used as a basis to visit the city of my grand parents (Sorrento) and use them to give us an unbelievable tour of where our family lived. I would highly recommend them..Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Joe TWICE-- once in the early 2000's and then again in 2024. He helped connect us to our living relatives in Italy contributing to one of the most memorable trips of my lifetime. Recently, he met with us in the home of my ancestors after researching where they were from and toured with my family and me. I can't recommend him enough and encourage you to use his services to locate the people, living and deceased, to whom you are related. He is the best of people and works tirelessly to make your dreams happen!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended! They were able to get the necessary documents where others had failed. They delivered just as promised. An excellent quality of service!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and Dario always met our expectations and in one case exceeded them. They know the Campania area well and have contacts and networks at genealogical sites and “town records offices”. If Plan A doesn’t work, they have enough knowledge to pivot to Plan B, so your time and money is well spent. I recommend them highly and would definitely hire them again.
Areas that we cover
Here are some of the areas in Italy that we can cover:
– Isernia and Campobasso provinces (Molise)
– Latina and Frosinone provinces (Lazio)
– Potenza and Matera provinces (Basilicata)
– Foggia province (Puglia)
*If your home province is not shown, please contact us and we will try to find a solution.
Areas that we cover
Here are some of the areas in Italy that we can cover:
– Isernia and Campobasso provinces (Molise)
– Latina and Frosinone provinces (Lazio)
– Potenza and Matera provinces (Basilicata)
– Foggia province (Puglia)
*If your home province is not shown, please contact us and we will try to find a solution.
