sicilian-jewish heritage
sicilian-jewish heritage
My search has been somewhat limiting. There are no available records from my great-grandparents. It's frustrating. Especially, since I've been told by many family members that we are Jewish. It would have come from the Cammarata side of the family. If anyone had information or can point me in the right direction, I would be most appreciative.
Go to www.google.com and put in title Sicily Jewish heritage. Perhaps iof you add your surname specific information will come up. Experiemnt with the title. Peter
you know this website ...are interesting http://www.sephardim.com/html/heraldry.html
regards, suanj
regards, suanj
Sicilian Jewish Heritage
I thank you for you advice. I have not given up my search. I continue to hit roadblocks unfortunately. I did find out that my grandfather arrived in this country from the Port of Lousiana. His name was Alletto, his mother's name-Cammarata. Any info, resources etc. I'll try anything and everything.
Myra I think you should get organized as to what youi want to achieve with your family genealogy. You are expected to condcut your own research with just assistance from people like myself byu directing you to websites and places. May I suggest you fobtain the tbook Italian Genealogical Records by Trafford R. Cole. it is an easy read and you can research unimpeded when you know what youi are looking for. Just settting forth conjecture and hoping someone gets back to you is not the kind of genealogy that is desireable. Peter
Jews in Italy often took the names of towns to be their surnames. But that does not mean that everyone with a town as surname has Jewish roots.
For a fascinating introduction to this topic go to: http://dieli.net/SicilyPage/JewishSicily/JewsEssay.html
It contains a list of common Italian-Jewish names.
For a fascinating introduction to this topic go to: http://dieli.net/SicilyPage/JewishSicily/JewsEssay.html
It contains a list of common Italian-Jewish names.
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sicilian jewish heritage
I have looked into dna testing. I was told it was only if my mother's side of the family was Jewish. It comes from my father's side. Thank you.
dna testing can tell if your mothers side or your fathers side is jewish.
www.familytreedna.com/forum
Sonny
www.familytreedna.com/forum
Sonny
sicilian jewish heritage
Thanks for the lead. I will contact them today.
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