Good morning,
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Patricia, and have always been intrigued by my family background and history, but never had the time or resources to research. Now- semi-retired, I do. I live in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA where I was born and raised and except for a 7 year hiatus, have been here all my life. I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I started researching my families and came across a "cousin" who led me to this site! What a find!!! My family name, San Andres is not Italian but Spanish, but somehow, Grandpa Saverio San Andres found his way to Calabria and according to legend made a good name for himself. Additionally I thought it would be great for my Grandsons to have history even though they do not have my family name. They should still know their background... Although I am new to this research I have been somewhat successful and am trying to put together a tree for my ENTIRE FAMILY- Bernarducci and San Andres... I am slowly finding my way around the various sites and while doing that, I am also researching our roots here in Jersey City. Thanks for this site!! Patricia San Andres, Bernarducci, Famularo, Paretti, Raffo, Tortora.

Welcome to Gente Patricia!! If there is anything we can help you with, let us know. Where in Calabria did your family come from?

Hello Patricia and welcome.

Hello! San Andres's came from Catanzaro... It is an interesting story, I somewhat outlined it in the Getting started discussion... Everyone was already helpful!! I am quite impressed with this site!