[TI] [Fwd: Help with names and database]

[Joseph Laiacona]

An addtional thought about names.

Since the Italian naming tradition meant that the first born son was named 
after the paternal grandfather of the child, it was common for cousins to 
have the same first name. Hence my mother had seven (count them seven) 
cousins named Anthony Pusateri. Therefore you will find that many immigrants 
chose another name first name when coming to America, or were known by nick 
names.

Also, some of our ancestors wanted more American sounding names and 
therefore chose one that might not have been a direct translation. So my 
mother's uncle Salvatore became Sylvester. Others Sals might have remained 
Sal or became Sam. I have found an instance where Innocenzo became Vincent, 
since Innocenzo, somewhat common in Sicily was rare in America.

Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laura Johnson" <rngade57 at madisontelco.com>
To: <terminiimerese at comunesofitaly.org>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 5:10 AM
Subject: [TI] [Fwd: Help with names and database]


> Janet
>
> Josephine is the english translation of Giuseppa.  Giulio would be equiv 
> to Julius.  Francesco would be Frank
>
> See this website for name translations
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/8783/givename.html
>
> The film number refers to the LDS microfilm.  The film contains an actual 
> copy of the original document.  You can order paper copies or copies of 
> the digital images of the documents directly from me.  To request copies, 
> go to http://www.termini-imerese.org/Reunion/Instructions.htm
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Help with names and database
> Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 23:55:07 -0700
> From: Janet Weston <jiweston at netzero.net>
> To: Termini Imerese mail list <terminiimerese at comunesofitaly.org>
>
>
>
> I am relatively new to Italian research, and am just beginning to search 
> the TI database. Some of the people I am looking for are only known by the 
> names used after they came to America. For instance: Josephine Geraci, 
> daughter of Frank Geraci and Carmela Candioto.
>
> In the TI database I found a Giuseppa Geraci, daughter of Giulio Geraci 
> and Carmela Candioto. The year of birth for my Josephine fits that for 
> this Giuseppa. Is Josephine a common form of Giuseppa? And could Giulio be 
> Frank?
>
> Another question: What does the film number refer to? Can I use it to find 
> further information? And where do I get the film?
>
> Thank you.
>
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