Wow, johnnyonthespot, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm so speechless at all the info you gave me. I could never thank you enough!

Thank you siskojnash for the info, I'll have to check the libraries here!

Thank you Squigy. That is so nice. I am looking for the parents of Raymond Yafrate. He's a MIA from the Korean War and lived in (I think) East Bridgewater, MA. I thought his dad's name was Salvatore, but it also might be Andrea. I just am not certain and so very confused with all the name's spelling...

So, there is no free 1930 census is there? I've been trying to find it as well, but I don't want to pay a subscription. If it was just a one-time fee it'd be okay.

Hi Italysearcher, I was in Arpino forum before and found your info, they sd you know a gentleman who had traced back most surnames from Arpino to 1500's but you charge a fee. Would you email me your pricing at queen_lioness81@yahoo.com please? Can't say I'll be a customer soon, but I would like to k...

My family's last name was Iafrate but I was told in Ellis Island the clerks changed it to Yafrate. However, I found great-grandfather's name under the correct spelling Iafrate...finally. I don't know when the name change took place now. But I'd suggest trying multiple spellings. Ellis Island's websi...

Oh and thank you Super Moderator wldspirit. Those web addresses you provided are awesome!!

I've also been searching for info on Iafrate. My great-grandfather came from Arpino. His name was Andrea and his wife was Filomena. They came to East Bridgewater, MA in 1906. Wonder if any relation to Teresa?!?