Returning to Italy

tjbrn · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject: Returning to Italy

While there are manifests which indicate when an ancestor emigrated to the US, are there any records available similar to manifests if an ancestor returned to his native country? I am assuming that a passport would be traceable if the ancestor had become a citizen of the US but what if the ancestor was still an alien?
My grandfather's sister-in-law, Carmela (Monte) is mentioned in the letters from Gaetano, and I know she emigrated to the US in 1907 at age 20; however, I don't know when she returned to Belmonte. I found something very recently which may provide more information regarding Carmela which prompts my question regarding the possibility of gathering information when an emigrant returns to his native country.
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nuccia · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Returning to Italy

Tom

I don't think passports were required unless you were a citizen of the US or before 1909. As far as I know, no such records exist. Sad

Aether · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Returning to Italy

I do have my grandfather's passport. He lived in the United States and in other countries. Remained Italian citizen and had a valid Italian passport, and used it when traveling. Same with my father .

Long ago I am not sure.

Aether

nuccia · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Returning to Italy

I have my great grandmothers passport from 1909 but its her Italian passport. She returned to Italy in about 1913 with out it. There was an article on this subject I found a while back. I'll try and look for it and post the link here.

Meanwhile, perhaps others will share their thoughts too.