On 8 Sep 2002 16:42:11 -0700, psanna@rcn.com (Peter Sanna) wrote: >I am trying to trace back my ancestors from Sardinia. My >grandfather's travel card lists his port of departure as Carloforte >but I don't think he originated from this town. I realize that the >name "Sanna" is a common Sardinian surname and I am looking for advice >as to where to begin my search. Have you seen wether he appears on http://www.ellisisland.org ? Or maybe you could find his birthplace in his marriage or death certificates. Let us know what you can find out, so we can help you more :) Ciao, Fabio