Our Mission
Our Services
African American Heritage
Tracing ancestry through slavery, emancipation, and Reconstruction records.
Italian & European Nobility
Research into noble titles, parish archives, and dual citizenship eligibility.
Document-Based Lineage Proof
Genealogy for legal purposes: probate, land disputes, and court claims.
Immigration & Citizenship
Finding naturalization records, ship manifests, and last place of residence.
Family Story Books
Custom PDF or printed timelines, trees, and family narratives.
Pricing & Packages
Starter
5 Hours
Research memo + source list
$395
Ancestral Path
10 Hours
Family tree + timeline report
$795
Legacy Book
20+ Hours
Full narrative, maps, citations
$1,695+
✅ Free 30-minute consultation
✅ No-obligation project estimate
✅ Pay-as-you-go options available
About Rocco
Hello! I’m Rocco DeLuca, the founder of Forebear Find. I specialize in uncovering family stories hidden in old documents — especially those that have been overlooked, misfiled, or forgotten.
My background blends historical research, technology, and storytelling. I’ve worked extensively on:
- 📜 African American genealogy during Reconstruction
- 🇮🇹 Italian and European nobility research
- ⚖️ Legal and forensic cases involving land and probate records
- 🌍 Dual citizenship documentation and immigration pathways
Whether I’m digging through parish archives in Calabria or tracing freedmen communities in Texas, I treat every family’s history with care, dignity, and precision.
Research Portfolio
Case Study: Breaking a Brick Wall
This client came to me with only a name and a rumor about a Civil War ancestor. I uncovered a full five-generation tree using census, military pension, and probate records.
Case Study: Italian Dual Citizenship
Through baptismal records and a local town archive in Calabria, I helped this family prove uninterrupted citizenship eligibility back to 1863 — application approved.
From the Blog
5 Things to Check Before Hiring a Genealogist
Not all researchers are created equal. Here’s what to look for when choosing someone to dig into your family’s past.
Read more →How I Helped Someone Prove an Italian Dual Citizenship Line
Using parish records from Calabria and a bit of legal sleuthing, we secured documentation that unlocked Italian citizenship.
Read more →The Truth About DNA Cousin Matches
That “2nd cousin” DNA match might not be what you think. Here’s how to interpret your results like a pro.
Read more →At Forebear Find, we’re more than just genealogy researchers — we’re story-seekers, problem-solvers, and memory restorers. As a boutique and deeply personal research service, we specialize in uncovering family stories through meticulous document analysis, historical context, and compassion.
We Specialize In:
- African American Genealogy – tracing ancestry through slavery, Reconstruction, and beyond
- Italian & European Nobility – uncovering noble lineage and verifying dual citizenship
- Forensic Lineage Proof – supporting court cases, probate claims, and land disputes
- Immigration Research – documenting ancestors’ journeys and naturalization paths
- Life Story Books – producing family tree histories in modular PDF or print-ready form
How We Find Your Ancestors
- Step 1: We gather clues from your family information or oral history.
- Step 2: We search national archives, census records, immigration files, and church documents.
- Step 3: We analyze DNA results (if available) and match them to historical patterns.
- Step 4: We build you a narrative report, family tree, and source citations.
Get Started
Contact us to schedule a free consultation or explore our research packages tailored to your family history goals.
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What Our Clients Say
"ForebearFind uncovered my great-grandparents’ immigration story—it was life-changing!"
— Jane D., New York