Kelly Barbano-Bodami
@kellybarbanobodami.bsky.social
Professional genealogist specializing in Italian diaspora, modern NYC/NYS vital records, immigration/naturalization.
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And of course, because I must, the obligatory repost of my #EllisIsland article. No one’s name was changed for them at Ellis Island. Period. It is an urban legend. www.hollander-waas.com/blog/ellis-i... #Genealogist #FamilyHistory #Historian #Genealogy #History
No, Your Ancestors' Names Were Not Changed at Ellis Island — Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services
This story is an accepted part of the early 20th century immigrant experience- that immigration officials changed the names of immigrants. But none of it is true- simply put, it is one of the greatest...
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November 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM
And of course, because I must, the obligatory repost of my #EllisIsland article. No one’s name was changed for them at Ellis Island. Period. It is an urban legend. www.hollander-waas.com/blog/ellis-i... #Genealogist #FamilyHistory #Historian #Genealogy #History