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== New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 ==

== New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 ==

[[File:Korcula Postcard 1902.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A '''Korcula''' postcard from 1902 in Italian. The last Italian language government school was abolished in Korcula on the 13th of September 1876.]]

[[File:Korcula Postcard 1902.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A '''Korcula''' postcard from 1902 in Italian. The last Italian language government school was abolished in Korčula on the 13th of September 1876.]]

In 1907 a young 18 year old Peter Zuvela arrived in [[New York]]. On the ''"List or Manifest of alien Passengers for the U.S Immigration Officer at port of arrival"'' his name is registered as Peter Ante Zuvela. Later for some reason it was change to Peter Zuvola. In the actual Immigration Manifest there is mention of another Zuvela, both were registered as Non Immigration Aliens.

In 1907 a young 18 year old Peter Zuvela arrived in [[New York]]. On the ''"List or Manifest of alien Passengers for the U.S Immigration Officer at port of arrival"'' his name is registered as Peter Ante Zuvela. Later for some reason it was change to Peter Zuvola. In the actual Immigration Manifest there is mention of another Zuvela, both were registered as Non Immigration Aliens.

The Xuvellas came to the '''Republic of Venice''' in the 1630s (most likely refugees). They settled in the west end of the island of Korčula (back then referred to as Curzola). Residency was set up in a small field called Rasohatica (then called Rasohatija).  

The Xuvellas came to the '''Republic of Venice''' in the 1630s (most likely refugees). They settled in the west end of the island of Korčula (back then referred to as Curzola). Residency was set up in a small field called Rasohatica (then called Rasohatija).  

Three male names come up in my research that are '''not recorded''' as being born on Korčula (not registered ''via'' church records of births): Antonio, Matteo <ref> according to one of the '''Žuvela''' family tree Antonio '''Jnr''' was '''born 1651''' and is the son of Matteo. '''Matteo''' Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family trees as being born on the island, this may indicate him as a '''migrant''' arrival.</ref> and Cosma<ref>Info obtain via Zvonko Maricich's work. He writes  ''"…. or Ivan Zuvela son of the late Kuzme 22nd of December 1672"''. Referenced from 'Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834' by Zvonko Maričić, page 168. Ivan in Venetian Italian is Giovanni and Kuzme in Venetian Italian is Cosma. Ivan (Giovanni) was a witness to a contract being signed in 1672 and his father was Kuzme (Cosma Xuvella).  '''Cosma''' Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family trees as being born on the island, this may indicate him as a migrant arrival.</ref>.  

Three male names come up in my research that are '''not recorded''' as being born on Korčula (not registered ''via'' church records of births): Antonio, Matteo <ref> according to one of the '''Žuvela''' family tree Antonio (Ante) '''Jnr''' was '''born 1651''' and is the son of Matteo. '''Matteo''' Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family trees as being born on the island, this may indicate him as a '''migrant''' arrival.</ref> and Cosma<ref>Info obtain via Zvonko Maricich's work. He writes  ''"…. or Ivan Zuvela son of the late Kuzme 22nd of December 1672"''. Referenced from 'Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834' by Zvonko Maričić, page 168. Ivan in Venetian Italian is Giovanni and Kuzme in Venetian Italian is Cosma. Ivan (Giovanni) was a witness to a contract being signed in 1672 and his father was Kuzme (Cosma Xuvella).  '''Cosma''' Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family trees as being born on the island, this may indicate him as a migrant arrival.</ref>.  

Antonio Xuvella who is not part of the Žuvela family trees, is mentioned in town documents the oldest being dated 2nd of February 1642. <ref>Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834 ''by'' Zvonko Maričić (p168). It mentions '''Antun''' (Antonio) who is not part of the Žuvela Korčula born family trees (''or'' any family tree). This could indicate him as a Korčula island '''migrant''' arrival.</ref>  

Antonio Xuvella who is not part of the Žuvela family trees, is mentioned in town documents the oldest being dated 2nd of February 1642. <ref>Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834 ''by'' Zvonko Maričić (p168). It mentions '''Antun''' (Antonio) who is not part of the Žuvela Korčula born family trees (''or'' any family tree). This could indicate him as a Korčula island '''migrant''' arrival.</ref>  

With the current records that are available I can confirm the newly arrived Xuvella's brothers had two sons. The above mentioned Cosma Xuvella had a son called Giovanni (Ivan).<ref>Giovanni (Ivan) was mentioned in 1672, as a witness to a contract being signed, referenced from Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834 ''by'' Zvonko Maričić (p168)</ref>

With the current records that are available I can confirm the newly arrived Xuvella's brothers had two sons. The above mentioned Cosma Xuvella had a son called Giovanni (Ivan).<ref>Giovanni (Ivan) was mentioned in 1672, as a witness to a contract being signed, referenced from Vela Luka od 1490 do 1834 ''by'' Zvonko Maričić (p168)</ref>

Matteo had a son called Antonio (Antun) Xuvella  ('''b.1651''', born on Korcula).<ref> according to one of the '''Žuvela''' family tree Antonio '''Jnr''' was '''born 1651''' and is the son of Matteo. As mentioned before Matteo Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family tree as being born on Korcula.</ref><ref>Antonio jnr was ''given'' the middle name Matteo.</ref>  

Matteo had a son called Antonio (Antun) Xuvella  ('''b.1651''', born on Korčula).<ref> according to one of the Žuvela family tree Antonio (Ante) '''Jnr''' was '''born 1651''' and is the son of Matteo. As mentioned before Matteo Xuvella is not part of the Žuvela Korčula family tree as being born on Korcula.</ref>

Antonio (Antun) then married FRANCISCA (Croatian: Frana) and they had five children.  

Antonio (Antun) then married Francisca (Croatian: Frana) and they had five children.  

* Matteo born 1670 (Matija in Croatian)

* Matteo born 1670 (Matija in Croatian)

* Marino born 1675 (Marin in Croatian).

* Marino born 1675 (Marin in Croatian).