2 Replies Latest reply on Apr 20, 2020 7:53 PM by Glenn Ganassi

Seeking answers to Northern Italian Immigration

Glenn Ganassi Apr 3, 2020 8:22 AM

All my ancestors are from Emilia-Romagna in Italy. My research indicates that their European port of departure was Le Havre, France. Why was this port used instead of the closer ports in Italy?

Re: Seeking answers to Northern Italian Immigration

Rebecca Collier Apr 18, 2020 5:31 PM (in response to Glenn Ganassi)

Dear Mr. Ganassi,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

LeHavre, France was a popular Italian emigration port that was used heavily for departures by Italians during the 1800s. This may be due to the ease of obtaining transportation to certain ports due to location of railway lines.

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  Glenn Ganassi Apr 20, 2020 7:53 PM (in response to Rebecca Collier)
  
  Thank you for the information. It just seems that they were so close to Genoa that it would have been their port of departure.
  
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