Those don’t appear to be the same Ernest, however those all were interesting reads! Thanks for sharing, nonetheless.

I think you used it correctly. You meant it as in it was one of the more common surnames in Orero, yes?

Yes, his wife was Onorina.

Do you have any insight into why Arata was the most popular last name? Was it normal for certain last names to be so popular in Italy during that time?

Hi there. I am looking to try and figure out some family mysteries. Thought I might reach out here and see if anyone can assist. My great grandpa was a man named Ernest Arata (born 1893 in Antioch, CA). His father was named Eugenio Arata (born 1868 in Orero, Genoa). I am trying to find any and all ...