Hi Kimmarie it was nice to hear from you! It is fun to hear from someone else with the same name. Yes my ancestors came from Germany so most likely there will be no connection. I have found that the IDA surname is not very common and have had only one or two replies to any messages I have posted on various web sites. I would be very interested in knowing more about you and your family and what it was/is like in Italy. I have not heard of anyone from Italy with the IDA surname. Although I have seen it on the FamilySearch website the Mormon church has. Hope you and your family are doing fine. Will be waiting to hear from you if you from you if you wish to write back.
Sincerely,
Jim Ida