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I'm trying to read a first name on a manifest. It starts with Lilo____ DeMichele. I can't seem to figure it out. Can anyone help me with this Italian first name.
It could be something like this... Liloesto or lilociho possible.
Any help will be appreciated. Sincerely: Sandy sratl1@comcast.net
There is no entry in ellis island records for either Dom. Augusto De Michele, Domenico De Michele nor Augusto De Michele with 1905 entry at ellisisland. Have to get that before you get to ships manifest?? Peter
The name Italia, probably a Graecized form of Italic Vitelia (='calf land'), was originally restricted to the southern half of the 'toe' but was gradually extended. By 450 B.C. It meant the region subsequently inhabited by the Bruttii; by 400 it embraced Lucania as well. Campania was included after ...