Ellis Island name changes
I am unclear about how variations and changes of names are found on ellis island papers.For example, my name is Felicciardi but perhaps my ancestors had immigration papers saying Fralicciardi.How does this process happen'? and by who? if my ancestors were coming to ellis from italy, would these manifests already be printed up in italy ? and was it printed by an american shipping company?if these immigrants were poor, what were some common ways of showing whoever that this is my name ( to use the info to make a manifest)thanks for reading this, i hope this isnt to confusing.
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Re: Ellis Island name changes
Robert Jerin 11/20/04
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Re: Ellis Island name changes
C. Fronzek 11/19/04