Vasapolli Surname

[Ron Vasapolli]

Hi. Looking for any information. My grandfather left Sicily in the early 1900's. His name was Vincenzo and he had a sister. It was rumored that she relocated to France and my grandfather came to America. There also seemed to be some drama, a step mother!!!!! Also rumored to have come from the town of Cacessetti (sp incorrect). Thanx in advance for any info..

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[Italysearcher]

When you don't know the correct spelling of the town name google Comunes in Sicilia and scroll down the list. Remember that your ancestors would have spelled how they pronounced it so say it out loud.
I suspect it was Caltanissetta. Records should be found on line.

[Tessa78]

Hi. Looking for any information. My grandfather left Sicily in the early 1900's. His name was Vincenzo and he had a sister. It was rumored that she relocated to France and my grandfather came to America. There also seemed to be some drama, a step mother!!!!! Also rumored to have come from the town of Cacessetti (sp incorrect). Thanx in advance for any info..

Best.....

Could this be your Vincenzo Vasapolli?

Vincenzo Vasapolli in the Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950

Name: Vincenzo Vasapolli
Declaration Age: 30
Record Type: Declaration
Birth Date: 30 May 1888
Birth Place: Caltanisetts, Italy
Arrival date: 24 Oct 1912
Arrival Place: New York, New York
Declaration Date: 29 May 1919
Declaration Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse: Filippa
Declaration Number: 96423
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On his Petition for Naturalization - the above Vincenzo identifies his children as:
Giovanni, Sebastian, Giuseppe, Josephine, Alfredo, Vincenzo (all born and residing in Boston, MA)
He indicates that he arrived in the Port of Boston (not New York as stated in the Declaration), on 22 October 1912, on the Sant'Anna.
He gives his date and place of birth as: 30 may 1888 in Pietraperzia, Caltanissetta
https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/23 ... PUBJs=true

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