Hi,
I am researching a Carl Naslenas, born 1893 in Lithuania. I cannot find one record for him under this name and was wondering what other surnames derive from Naslenas. He was supposedly living in Illinois around 1912. Thanks for any help you can offer!
Joni
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HI, Naslenas seems pretty close to lithuanian version (Našlėnas, Š - sh sound). On the other hand, Carl is not a lithuanian name, the closest is Karolis, but I think it was Kazimieras/ Casimir. What was his wife's name? Did he die in Illinois? When did he immigrate?
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I made ton of edits, cause of my annoying habit of skimming through texts.
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Hi,
Here's the info I found after posting my message:
Immigration June 11 1912
New York, Passenger Lists
Karl Naschlenas Arrival Date: 11 Jun 1912 Birth: Abt. 1885 Birth Location: Baubli, Russia Age: 27 Male Ethnicity: Lithuanian Port of Departure: Libau, Russia Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Czar Occupation: Farmer/Laborer
Ursule (Ursule Oana Zirolaitis) was her name. and it was listed as Housewife under Karl's name. She was age 21, born also in Baubli, Russia, with Ethnicity as Lithuanian. Both destinations as East St. Louis, Illinois. They must have had some relatives already there.
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Things do come at the right time! I don't know why, but I am always amazed. I had just about closed the door on the Naslenas name, and here you are with more info. Thanks so much for posting as it gives me more to chew on in the New Year. And please, have yourself a wonderful one! Joni :)
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Joni,
The Book of 50,000 Lithuanian Surnames by Professor Vanagas lists 60 families circa 1950 with the NAS^LENAS surname. Some 20 families were in the Ukmerge area.
Tom S.
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I think I've gone back about as far as I can! Jenny, who contacted me is researching a family of 13 kids, and I think the woman - Ursule - that I have been researching is one of these children. To go back further than this I think I would have to learn another language! If you find a book that lists that surname in the 1890s, let me know! :) Thanks for your help.
Joni
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