Thanks to everyone who responded to this question especially to "T" who posted the census. I have never heard of this name and didn't even know this person existed. I am going to try and find out more about him. He was my great uncle.
Thanks again.

Thanks, T, for posting for me. Yea, Luigia was the first thought I had. Is Luigi short for Louis? What a mystery!

This is for Tessa78. I tried to upload the file on www.imageshack.com, but it says it is not a valid content. Is there another way to insert the file. I tried to copy and paste, but that didn't work.
Thanks

I found a 1900 census with the name of my great uncle. I didn't even know he existed. I have never heard of this name. This is what it looks like to me:

Lavigia

Has anyone ever heard of this name (first name)? I can send the actual file, but I don't know how to insert it.


Gracie.

Sorry, typo. the name is Placido Mancuso.

Does anyone have any information on a Placido Manucso. He was born in Italy around 1869. His father was Nick Mancuso and his mother was Rosa Selema. He migrated to the U.S. and lived in Iberville Parish in Louisiana. He passed away in 1937. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Gracie.

Thanks so much for the information. I just wish I knew who the children were, but of course no one can help me with that. Thanks again.

Wow,
Thanks for the info. Now I'm more puzzled than ever.
Mary

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