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

[nell lamantia]

yes, my husband's great uncle chose the first name Warren A. Lamantia rather 
than Anthony Lamantia because it did not sound so Italian and was hoping to 
get a job.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Laiacona" <joseph at laiacona.org>
To: <terminiimerese at comunesofitaly.org>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [TI] [Fwd: Help with names and database]


> 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>
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>>
>> 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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