Civil records
Birth, marriage, and death entries used to confirm names and dates.
This site was created as a tribute to the Italian immigrants of the Fontanella family who left Italy many years ago and arrived in Brazil with hope for a better future. They left behind a legacy of courage, trust, and belonging while keeping the roots of their homeland alive.
Two flags, one shared family story.
Memory, Venetian roots, and a shared legacy between Italy and Brazil.
Immigrants Information About the ImmigrantsThis tree is a visual summary based on the names currently mentioned on the immigrants page and can be expanded as new records are confirmed.
Tree Genealogical TreeA tree-style view built from the names already listed on the immigrants information page.
Gallery Photo GalleryA restored black and white portrait preserved as part of the family's visual memory.
Family timeline highlights
- 1590Fontanella branches are recorded in Torino.
- 1875First family immigrants arrive in Brazil.
- 2003First modern Fontanella family gathering in Farroupilha.
- 2008Citizenship process 3111 reaches completion.
Migration route
A symbolic route linking Italian origins to family settlement in southern Brazil.
Archive sections
Immigration traces
Passenger flows, settlement notes, and local references tied to migration.
Family memory
Photographs, letters, and oral testimonies preserved with source notes.
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