I also have an ancestor from Sao Miguel (Manoel de Paiva Marceliano) who had his father's name tacked on as an alcunha. He was the second son named Manoel in the same immediate family, so, in that particular case, it was used, not only to differentiate between the two brothers, but the thirteen other cousins and uncles in that generation.
On Oct 10, 9:21 pm, Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: > I've seen a first name become a surname too in Sao Miguel (and immigration > to America, at least). > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, > Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
