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- 18 Oct 2013, 00:47
- Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
- Topic: Meaning of family name Vendegna?
- Replies: 18
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Re: Meaning of family name Vendegna?
Hey Family! Checking in here after a few years away. Peter, I believe the issue with my great grandfather was that he couldn't AFFORD to buy grapes, not that they weren't available. Story goes that my grandfather used his first paycheck to buy him some. My family is chock full of Raphaeles, (Ralph),...
- 30 Aug 2005, 01:16
- Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
- Topic: Meaning of family name Vendegna?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17916
Re: Meaning of family name Vendegna?
Hello there, My great grandparents Guiseppe and Arcangela Vendegna came to the US from Potenzo at the turn of the century. They lived in upstate NY for awhile but eventually moved with their children to the Chicago area. There are now quite a few Vendegnas in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. I was a...