Interesting. Northern Italy is a mish mash of peoples. Invaded and resettled hundreds of times starting at least a few thousand years ago. Any sense of whether this is a Germanic heritage or a Mediterranean people? Lot of blue eyed blond haired people in northern Italy. Lombards, Franks, Visigoths....all Germanic. Must have been a surprise with your roots in England. Perhaps through a Roman soldier posted to Britain? Lots of possibilities. Thanks for the response.
Vince
