The Directory of Surnames, Father’s Names and Definite Village of Residence of Kefalonian Seamen of the 18th,19th and Early 20th Centuries

Introduction

The following is a list of seamen from Kefalonia found in the port records of the 18th,19th and early 20th centuries. The sources of these names are listed in the bibliography.

The purpose of this section is to present the surnames, dates (birth and death), father’s name and the village of birth of Kefalonian seamen, in order to verify (1) that the surname is Kefalonian,  (2) the name of the geographical location (village) of residents with that surname and  (3) the name of the seaman's father, so that the seaman's place on a family tree can be more easily identified. It is hoped that this list will prove significant to family historians, since many families through out the world evolved from an immigrant ancestor, who was a Kefalonian seaman.

The names are listed alphabetically in the following manner: Surname, given name, father’s name, dates (birth and death), village of birth and the municipality of the village. To view the location of the municipality see:    Political Map   or   Villages Listed by Municipality

Kefalonian Roots wishes to add more seamen’s names to this list. If you have documented information on a Kefalonian sailor, please send your information to seamenadd@keffyroots.com  stating on the Subject Line: Kefalonian Seaman – ADD; in the Message Area: the full name, his personal information, as stated on the chart, and your documentation, ex. - immigration papers, naturalization papers, birth certificate, marriage certificate, sailing certificates, correspondence or a combination there of; and in the Signature: your name and e-mail address.

The First Chart is a list of Seamen of Kefalonia with their father's name and village of birth.

The Second Chart is a list of Seamen of Kefalonia with out their father's names, but with their professional status and village of birth.

First  Chart

Second  Chart

Seamen of Kefalonia

with Father's Names, Professional Status

and Village of Birth