surname help

[gloriacirolo]

I was wondering if anyone could help me. My grandmother's last name is Spellechia however
there is no such name in Italy at all.
She was born near Naples.

[suanj]

you can say us the her first name? and when she was born? So we can search the arrival ...
Thanks,
suanj

[erudita74]

The surname does currently exist in Italy. There is one listing in the Italian phonebook with one c in the name and a few with a double c.

I also see a few individuals on Ellis Island with the surname.

Erudita

[gloriacirolo]

Thank you Suanj and Erudita for your help.
My grandmothers name was Antionetta Spellechia born around 1894 .
Perhaps that was the correct spelling but I never find anything with the name Spellechia.

[erudita74]

Thank you Suanj and Erudita for your help.
My grandmothers name was Antionetta Spellechia born around 1894 .
Perhaps that was the correct spelling but I never find anything with the name Spellechia.

If you would like the volunteers on the forum to help you track down some info about your grandmother, you need to provide us with some additional info. Did she come to the U.S.? if so, where did she settle? do you know her parents' names, even first names? Did she marry? if so, do you know the name of her spouse? names of her children, etc? Have you located any records already for her, so that we don't duplicate your efforts?

Thanks
Erudita

[suanj]

Thank you Suanj and Erudita for your help.
My grandmothers name was Antionetta Spellechia born around 1894 .
Perhaps that was the correct spelling but I never find anything with the name Spellechia.

Hi, I found this record:
Boston, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1954 about Antonia Spelleochia

Name: Antonia Spelleochia (SPELLECCHIA)
Gender: Female
Ethnic Background: Italian (South) (Italian)
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birth Place: Ocsara, Italy (ORSARA DI PUGLIA)
Age: 20
Port of Departure: Naples, Italy
Ship Name: Cretic
Arrival Date: 7 Dec 1913
Port of Arrival: Boston, Massachusetts
Friend's Name: Maria Donata
Last Residence: Italy

born in Orsara di Puglia (Foggia province)joining at cousin Maria Donata in Boston, MA

http://interactive.ancestry.com/8745/MA ... 3_210-0402

she could be your ancestor?
Regards,
suanj