Godfrey

[rfornal]

Well, the process should be the same - if there was an application filled out (probably close to the time that he was born), probably by yor father's parents, their information should be on it ... don't forget the simple things like checking for the birth certificate also ...

I'm not sure what the process in Canada would be to obtain the paperwork, but it shouldn't take too much research to determine where to begin.

Good Luck!

[Richiee1]

yeah it should be the same if not it shouldent be that diffrent
thanks for you help

[rfornal]

If I can help with anything, please let me know ...

[nuccia]

I live in Canada and we have Social Insurance Numbers here..SIN which are similiar to the social security numbers in the United States.

I just filled my childrens cards out and had to include our names in them including my maiden name info and I believe place of birth.

Here is a link to some general information about the program.

http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/sxn-gxr.shtml

Richiee...what was your Dad's Date of Birth and death? When did he come to Canada...? He may have come through Halifax at pier21. You can write them..(I'll need to look up the website and toll free phone number). If he came in the '50's, the manifest won't be found online. You will need to call the toll free number on the pier 21 website and request a form which allow you request the manifest. I just got one for my mom.

Hope this helps a bit...

nuccia

Can you get a copy of his death certificate? This may list his parents names and place of birth.

[Richiee1]

kk

[nuccia]

Ooops ... missed the Canada portion ...

Sorry.
Bob

Glad you posted your picture...

I like to put faces to names. I hope more users here will consider doing this..

nuccia

[Richiee1]

what do you mean
i dident post no pics

[rfornal]

nuccia is referencing the change that I just made ...

[nuccia]

kk

kk...just an FYI...a lot of people don't understand the short versions we use on chat and forums so please try to write the full word...

Here is the information I was talking about..

www.cic.gc.ca

Phone 1-888-242-2100 (toll free)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Information Services
PO Box 8755
Ottawa ON
K1G 3J1

Give them a call and let them know what you are looking for so they can send you the correct forms. They're very helpful and my forms arrived in about a week..

nuccia

[Richiee1]

I just found out that it was my great grandfather who came to canada so that would of been like prolbey in the early 1900's and my nonno was born here i think or he might of been born in italy then imigreated here so i dont no what to do
my family imigreated throw thunder bay i was told or mabey they were at the halifax thing then moved to thunder bay
im not to sure when my dad died some time last eyar in july i think
i will be able to find out my last name now for sure cause im gunna get ahold of his sister dana and she should know whast happenin

[nuccia]

Good luck Richiee...Hope you find the answers to your questions. When you find out, let us know.

[Richiee1]

thanks and i will

[Richiee1]

Is Godfrey, Goffredo in italiano
and if it is can it be used as a surname?

[suanj]

yes....


it is a first name and also a surname ( especially in apulia region)

[Richiee1]

My nonno changed the family last name to godfrey when he imigreated to cananda from italy
does any body no what it might of been before godfrey
or does any body no any other godfreys or people that chnaged there last name to godfrey?
it would be a big help