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Re: surname
in reply to a message by Diane
Emilia is a female name. The masculine form is Emilio and there's no semantic connection whatsoever between this and Frank. On the other hand, an americanization of Mosconi to Musk is highly plausible.
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I also was confused about the Emilia name. It was listed as being masculine in the records that I saw.
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There is also an italian surname MUSCO. It could be possible as well. This surname is spread in Italy... So "c" has become "k" and "o" desappeared.
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I thought of Musco right away as being a possibility. In the Behind the Name site, there is no Musco or anything close to it listed in the Italian names. Do you know of any other sites I could use to help me?
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Since posting this last year, I have discovered that I am part Italian and that the "Musk" connection has to be where it comes from. My other ancestors are well documented. I have also found that my great grandmother's maiden name was probably not Parish but have no idea what it is. Also, it was discovered that Frank Musk was not Catherine's first husband. Solomon Musk was. Apparently, when he died, Frank, an assumed relative, married Catherine. I haven't found out anything about these ancestors since last year. I'm very frustrated!!
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