Monthly Archives: December 2025

Fiorenza’s story

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

On 29 October 1912, my great-grandmother Giovanna Amerio sailed from the Italian port city of Genoa on the SS Duca di Genova, bound for New York. Crossing the chilly North Atlantic in late autumn would take a full two weeks, … Continue reading →

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My Italian family tree keeps on growing… in unexpected ways!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Nota bene: There is a simplified family tree at the end of this article, which some of you may find helpful to navigate the numerous Pietros, Marias and Giovannas mentioned in the text. I think one of the main reasons … Continue reading →

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