Find your Sicilian Roots.

Find your Sicilian Family.

Find your Sicilian Culture.

Find your Sicilian Self.

Professional Sicilian genealogy research, based in the heart of the Madonie mountains.

Millions of people around the world carry Sicilian surnames and Sicilian blood — but the records, the graves, and the stories are here, on the island. YpsiRoots is a professional Sicilian family history research service based in Castelbuono, in the Madonie region of northern Sicily. Unlike remote genealogy services, our researchers live and work in the very towns where your ancestors were born, married, and buried. We access local parish archives, municipal records, and historic cemeteries on your behalf — uncovering the real story of your Sicilian heritage.

Find your family, reveal your roots, discover your dream.

  • Colorful ceramic plates with intricate floral and geometric patterns piled together. Typical Sicilian crafts with a Maiolica design.

    Dream it.

    It all begins with a dream. Maybe your family told you about life back home in the old country… maybe you have an Italian-sounding surname and wondered where it came from… or maybe you're simply curious about your family history and want to discover more. Whether you have a Sicilian surname and want to trace your roots, or you already know the town your great-grandparents came from, our Sicilian ancestry research can take you further than any online database ever could. YpsiRoots can help you solve the mysteries of your past.

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  • Vintage Fiat 500 car in orange, parked in front of a typical Sicilian house with large wooden doors

    Experience it.

    Ready to make your first trip to Sicily? YpsiRoots can point you in the right direction for hotels and other accommodations, car rental and transfers, restaurant recommendations, and insider tips for making the most of your vacation. Our local expertise in the Madonie region — including Castelbuono, Cefalù, Gangi, Polizzi Generosa and beyond — means we can build you a personalized itinerary that includes visiting the places where your ancestors lived, worked, and rested.

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  • A street scene from the medieval centre of old Cefalu in Sicily. A female tourist stills along the cobbled alley whilst others chat and dine at an open-air restaurant

    Live it.

    Now you want to truly connect with your homeland and find a place of your own — maybe a vacation home or a permanent new residence? With decades of knowledge of property, culture, and community in Sicily, YpsiRoots can guide you through the process of purchasing a property in Sicily and help you navigate the services you'll need to make your future stays perfect.

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