Family B
Short video of one Italian immigrant's story.
The Rossi Family
Back: Alonzo, Antonio, Carla (mother), Enzo
Front: Nerio, Geronimo, Bianca, Edmondo (father)
Arrived in Canada: 1909
Homeland: Italy
Father's occupation: Bricklayer
Why did they come to Canada: Edmondo had difficulty finding enough work to support his large family in Italy. He had heard about Italian communities that had developed in a major city in the region he immigrated to. He first came to Canada alone and once had lived here for a couple of years and found work, he sent for his family.
Use these websites to find out more information on your region and family group:
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http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/italian-canadians/ (Info on your family group)
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http://www.whitepinepictures.com/seeds/iii/34/history2.html (Info on your family group)
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http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/phillie/InternationalExchange/Canada/Physical%20Regions/Physical_Regions/greatlakes_stlawrence.htm (Info on your region)
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http://partner.galileo.org/schools/gibson/canada/student_work/st_lawrence/group2/background.htm (Info on your region)
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http://heritagetoronto.org/our-memories-are-here-italian-heritage-in-toronto/(Info on your family group)
Settling Canada