I did find a 1920 census - would this family be yours?..
If so, Francesca would have been born in the USA...
Name: Joseph Meloi
Age: 45 yearsÂÂ
Estimated birth year: 1874
Birthplace; Italy
Race: White
Home in 1920: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Marital status: Marie - Born in N.J. about 1880
US Born Children Peter, Rose, Anna, Charles, Josephine, Jerry, Marie
Year of immigration: 1880
Roll: T625_1035 Page: 15B ED:352 Image:0096
Just so I don't get confused...
My grandmother was from the town Artena. Massimei was her maiden name.
What was her year of birth, and her given name... I guess no connection to Joseph Meloi?
Also looking for the surname Meloi, this was my great great grandmothers maiden name.
What was her given name, and year of birth...
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