My family immigrated from modern day Turkey to the Amalfi Coast in the mid 1500s, what can I take from this historically?

by YankeesTrader1991

I have no knowledge of the region of Turkey, not that it was modern day Turkey. The exact city they immigrated to was Maiori on the Amalfi Coast directly between Salerno and Positano. I can’t seem to narrow down what might have been going on historically in these regions at this time. Looking for help, thank you!!

Look_Deeper

If you don't mind me asking, how do you know so much about your family from 500 years ago? That's really cool.