Help with Occupation: Giovanni de Santis - Magnaio

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AngelaGrace56
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Help with Occupation: Giovanni de Santis - Magnaio

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I am reading that the father's occupation is “Magnaio” in the following Birth Extract. Magnaio translates to "Magnesium"? It's a bit of a mystery. Does anyone know what type of work a Magnaio might undertake.

http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.i ... ewsIndex=0

Thank you for any thoughts on this.

Angela :)
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Re: Help with Occupation: Giovanni de Santis - Magnaio

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the occupation is mugnaio-miller

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Yes, of course it is! I must be losing plot. Thank you, Erudita.

Angela :)
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You're very welcome, Angela.
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:D
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