Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
Finally found him in the 1920 census. He was still an alien...you might be right..he may never have become a citizen.
In the 1920 census he is listed a Michale Sanfillipps in the index. The ED is 181 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, page 8a. In this census it states he arrived in 1888. Something to check out. Cannot find him in 1930 so far.
Just found a listing for Michele Sanfilippo in Brooklyn in 1921. This is his listing for the Declaration of Intent. These are first papers filled out in the application for naturalizaiton. The volume number is #247 and the page is 60. If you live in NY you can probably access this at the public library or at the Family History Library near your home.
This should list ship of travel, date of arrival, and maybe his home town.
Tried the given website...but couldn't get it to load...said something about a time out connection error....do you have a current address on that site? would really like to find out information on the immigration before Ellis Island...I need 1874 and 1880. Do you have any suggestions?
Terri
The Castle Gardens manifest?? (Covers the years 1850 to 1891 and includes the following:
1851 to 1855: pre Castle Garden
1855 to 1890: Castle Garden
1890 to 1891: Barge Office )
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Ever since I was a little boy, my dad would show me my great grandfather's card, and tell me that he was a count in Italy. I was always intrigued by that, but never really thought about asking my grandmother questions, or anyone else for that matter. About ten years ago, as more and more information...
