I took a look on this website and I think I may have found my relatives, too. I've emailed my dad to find out for sure. I've always thought they were Italian, but they were from the Tyrol, so maybe they were considered to be Austrian, I don't know.
Well, I'm going to have to check with my aunt. My dad's email was inconclusive. The the only Peterlini's who showed up had two matching names in a party of five, so I'm pretty sure it's them. I can't find my great grandfather, however. He came over first, then sent for his family. My grandmother and three of her siblings were born in the States.
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peahayes (March 24, 2008. 04:03am)
I took a look on this website and I think I may have found my relatives, too. I've emailed my dad to find out for sure. I've always thought they were Italian, but they were from the Tyrol, so maybe they were considered to be Austrian, I don't know.
pepero (March 25, 2008. 05:28am)
how amazing. were you able to confirm it with your father? my friend found her grandparents and relatives on the ellis island website.
peahayes (March 26, 2008. 12:10am)
Well, I'm going to have to check with my aunt. My dad's email was inconclusive. The the only Peterlini's who showed up had two matching names in a party of five, so I'm pretty sure it's them. I can't find my great grandfather, however. He came over first, then sent for his family. My grandmother and three of her siblings were born in the States.