I am researching my ancestors back to Cori, Italy, a community in the province of Latina, near Rome. My great great grandmother, was Francesca Ciuffa, her mother was known as "Teresina la Gitana" or Little Teresa the Gypsy (no last name given). Francesca married Gaetano Nasini, in Cori, Italy and they had many children - some of which, like my great grandmother, Teresa Nasini, came to America in the early 1900s. I don't know if your Ciuffa family is related to mine - but if you have any information to share - who knows? I am finding lots of family surnames that all tie in to each other at some point. Do you know your family's province in Italy - this is the most important thing. If you have not done so, try the website for Ellis Island. You can research records on immigrants and usually, the records list other family members, surnames and even Italian provinces from which they came. Good way to research.