How to Find Relatives in Bari, Italy
Researching your family genealogy is a fun activity that may open up a new world. Once you discover that you have previously unknown family members alive and kicking, you may want to get in touch with them. The only problem you have is actually tracking down those people. If you're of Italian descent and have family members in Bari, Italy, it can be a bit of a challenge to track them down, but it's not impossible.
Instructions
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Post a listing on Lost Trekkers. Lost Trekkers has a major forum listed by country. It's usually used by people who met someone in Italy they've since lost, but you'll also find people looking for family members. Include a photo of yourself if you'd like and list as much information as possible, including names and dates for any person you're looking for.
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List an ad on RootsWeb with the same information. Include your own name and the name or names of the people you're looking for and list the city of Bari in your information. RootsWeb has different areas available in the forums, including ones for people looking for relatives in foreign countries. Other users may know how to get in touch with your lost family members.
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Search the Genealogy Library Web site by Genealogy.com. This Web site has millions of records at your disposal, including passenger lists, birth records and a link to the Social Security Index. It will help you uncover which family members arrived in the United States and lived here after moving from Bari.
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Use PagineBianche, which is Italy's version of the White Pages. List the last name and Bari in your search, and you'll have instant access to all relatives and people with the same last name who currently live in the city. The site also has additional information available to help you contact those family members you find.
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Send a request to The Italian Project. As of 2010, this group requires a donation of $10 for each family member you want to find. The group then researches the name and finds the location of that person before sending you the details. It also offers payment plans and other options if you're looking for a large group of people.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for additional spellings of your last name and search for names that are similar. The records may have the name spelled wrong, or the family name may have changed.
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