Hello can someone help me out, I am doing a fine job reading and translationg this birth certificate but I cannot figure out the profession for the father Michele.
Here is the link it is the one on the right side #60:
http://dl.antenati.san.beniculturali.it ... 9.jpg.html
Birth Certificate Translation
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darkerhorse
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Re: Birth Certificate Translation
In Sicily there was an occupation called "zagarellaio", meaning a maker of string, ribbons, laces, and the like. Maybe Naples had the same word.
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https://www.napoligrafia.it/tradizioni/ ... ellaro.htm
http://lellobrak.blogspot.com/2012/08/a ... rte-1.html
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http://lellobrak.blogspot.com/2012/08/a ... rte-1.html
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darkerhorse
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I believe it's metonymic, at least in Sicily.
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stumpeditaliano
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Thank you both so much! So a dealer in mens clothing is what I found online after what you both suggest this profession.
Thank you both, it is very much appreciated!
Thank you both, it is very much appreciated!