Alfaro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: I've got a book on the Alfaro name!

tecuento123 — 2012-04-24 01:21:15Z

Ok, i will email you. my grandfather was Carlos Alfaro, Crystal City TX. his father was Don Vidal Alfaro, we are having an ALFARO family reunion in Crystal City texas during the Spinach Festival, Nov 10, 2012. my mom was Aurora Alfaro. born in Tilden tX. my name is Olivia Hernandez Gaona . my email is tecuento123@yahoo.com , I would love to get the book.

San Antonio Alfaro's

samanthanpatino — 2011-11-10 20:35:48Z

Ok, so I'm trying to figure out my grandfathers family history. I may be opening a can of worms in my family, I'm not sure. Anyway, My grandfather was adopted out of the Alfaro family into the Neri family. I'm wondering if anyone may know about that. I'm guessing it was about 1954 when he was adopted. His birth name is Frank Alfaro Jr. and all I know about his family is his father's name was Frank Alfaro Sr. He was a musician and left his wife and son when his son was a baby. Frank Jr.'s Mother's name was Connie.

Thanks for letting me know if you know anything
-Samantha

Re: origins

L237SB — 2011-05-02 19:00:52Z

Hi Frankie,

Could you tell us what those sites were that mentioned that information? It would be interesting to take a look at them.

- Laura

Re: origins

falfaro101 — 2011-05-02 18:12:19Z

hey, my name is Frankie
I'm 18 and i was doing A LOT of research into our family history; i want to know exactly who we are, and i ran into a couple sites that state that our family name has dated back since the Inquisition in Spain. So i guess we are somewhat descendants of Sephardi Jews.

Re: Alfaro? Interesting

L237SB — 2011-05-01 22:05:38Z

I have recently come across a new name in my family history research: Lofaro. From what I have seen so far, Lofaro and Alfaro are variations of the same name. Is this true? Does Lofaro come from the Alfaro name? The family line that I am researching with this name comes from Southern Italy. Since I know that the Spanish had a huge influence in Southern Italy, I am interested in knowing if the Lofaro surname does in fact come from Alfaro, which would of course mean it has a Spanish root. So far, I only know that the Lofaro name is Sicilian. Beyond that, I have very little information, only that Lofaro has a number of variations, including Alfaro, Il Faro and Le Faro, besides others.

Re: I've got a book on the Alfaro name!

adascatherine1 — 2011-03-07 07:51:49Z

You're awesome!!!! Thank you!

Re: The Book of Alfaro

ninasnapp40 — 2011-03-07 02:15:26Z

Hi, I am from the family Castro Salazarno and Carazo Aguilar from Costa Rica. We were also related to an Alfaro from Costa Rica who had a very large sugar plantation, also in Costa Rica, in the 1800's and was murdered.Does you book have any reference to this? I would really appreciate any information you might have.
Thanks,
Nina Carazo Snapp

Re: ALFAROS of Cuba and the Canary Islands

bignadworrad — 2010-08-24 20:38:02Z

Hola Victor:
Mil gracias por su respuesta. Por favor, mándame un email privado (bignadworrad@yahoo.com) para compartir más información.
Es un placer a saludarle.
Daniel

Re: ALFAROS of Cuba and the Canary Islands

westland158 — 2010-08-24 19:26:17Z

Mi Bisabuelo fue de origen canario y mi abuelo Vivio en Pinar del Rio Cuba Oeste su nombre fue Concepcion Alfaro.
Conci un Alfaro de mi edad 47 años (el unico otro Alfaro conocido en Cuba) nacido en Santiago de Cuba el me decia que no conocia otros Alfaros de esa manera nos dimos cuenta que probablemente eramos los unicos Alfaros en Cuba. No recuerdo de donde eran sus ancestros pero probablement teniamos el mismo origen. El trabajaba en La planta de Nickel de Nicaro y vivia en ese pueblo al norte oriente de Cuba (ver la Bahi de Nipe) no recuerdo su nombre lamentablement pero estoy seguro que se trataba de un decendiente de la familia que estas buscando.

saludos

Victor Labrador Alfaro

ALFARO Anastacia M 1987-1987

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-22 11:41:13Z

ALFARO Anastacia M 1987-1987

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Re: Worked at a library for 5 years

adascatherine1 — 2010-07-23 06:06:35Z

Thank you for the history. I posted something for my husband regarding his family which is Alfaro (his father is from San Jose Michoacan) and came to the US around the time of of WWI and tried to get into the military. I do not know if there was a family he left behind in Michoacan, but he went on to father many children before passing away in 1961 in Juarez. Thank you for this info.

ALFARO Patrick 1968-1980

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-02 19:54:42Z

ALFARO Patrick 1968-1980

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ALFARO Anastacia V and Pedro C

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-21 18:21:14Z

ALFARO Anastacia V and Pedro C

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Re: New to site, looking for Alfaro Family

Tgomez167 — 2010-02-19 19:00:39Z

Hello, My name is Telma and I am a decentant of the Alfaro Family in El Salvador. I'm not sure where they come from but i know, my grandfather meet my grandmother in the town of Santa rosa de lima, La union, El Salvador. As a result of their relationshp, my father was born Carlos A. Gomez. As you can see he does not carry the name, due to problems that arouse between my grandparents at the time. However, my father is a direct decentant of Simon Alfaro. He resides in El Salvador to this day, however, im not sure where. I would like to know more about the Alfaro family, considering, that i am a decentant, and to this day have never met anyone from the Alfaro family.

thank you!

Alfaro/Santana

sunkistsmile — 2010-01-14 15:01:21Z

I want to know if anyone knows anything about this family...

Benita Alfaro and Nicolas Santana both born in Mexico or Texas Had one son I know of:
Filiberto Santana born August 22, 1890 or 1894 in Mexico or Texas.
Filiberto Santana and Theresa Gonzales born in Texas or Mexico in 1896. Had three Children one being my grand father:
Frank Gonzales Santana Born 4 Oct. 1919 in LosAngeles, California. Died January 25,1998 in Merced, California. Franks two brothers and mother died the within the same year Frank was born.
From oral family history... Filiberto Santana was a bootleger... He was caught and his son Frank lived with the Gomez. When Filiberto was either done with time or escaped he lived in San Jose. Frank knowing that his dad lived there ran away from the Gomez family at age 15 to find his dad... He lived with his dad from then on... Frank then joined the Army in which he only served a year of then went AWOL... Filiberto helped Frank Hide. They both changed their name to Carlos Gomez. They both eventually moved to El Nido, Merced County, California. To Hide Out. I have no proff of this, and i am really new to genealogy and i don't know where to go to look for this information... Thanks,

Re: Aleycia's book

cheeky_turtle — 2010-01-14 14:56:20Z

My name is Aura Alfaro Alfaro. I live in Puerto Rico and my e family is from Isabela, Puerto Rico. It also happens that both my grandfathers were Alfaro Román (they were brothers). I'm going to ask my parents about Hernan Alfaro Román to see if they remember a relative by that name. Will try to get back to you with info as soon as possible.

Re: Alfaro a Jewish name?/Mr. Leon

SteinHE — 2009-12-27 00:00:38Z

Alfaro can very well be a Jewish (Sephardic) name and in many cases is. The name is found listed on Sephardim.com http://wwww.sephardim.com by 6 different sources including the Holy Office of the Catholic Church of Spain. The name also appears on several inquisition lists. What nany people do not know is that the Arabs introduced surnames into Spain.

Re: Alfaro? Interesting

vanessaalfaro5 — 2009-10-14 22:25:43Z

Oscar and Ana,

Wow, I know I am a few years late with this post but my father was from El Salvador too- San Salvador, El Salvador to be specific. I have never met anyone else with the last name Alfaro, let alone from El Salvador. I live in California. If you guys still get these messages- my email is vanessa.alfaro5@gmail.com. Feel free to send me a message!

ALFARO Maria S 1881-1949

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-07 22:13:33Z

ALFARO Maria S 1881-1949

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Re: Alfaro a Jewish name?/Mr. Leon

DAlfaro711 — 2009-06-20 23:12:22Z

Alfaro is certainly not a Jewish name. The Al part means "the" in Arabic, whom conquered the Spanish and the Arabic are mostly Muslim and the faro part comes from the old Spanish means beacon. The Alfaro last name comes from the Spanish state La Rioja, whom has a lot of Basque influence. The Basques are one of the only Geramnic trbe descendants left in Spain. With all this, the last name Alfaro is most likely Arabic-Celtic last name. My last name is Alfaro and I have relatives who look like Alex Smith the qb for the 49ers, whom looks like of Celtic descent and relatives that look like Cesc Fabregas, who looks as if he is from Morocco. Overall, Alfaro is not a Jewish last name. One very common Spanish Jewish last name is Levy.

Re: I've got a book on the Alfaro name!

auraizme — 2009-06-14 05:55:40Z

Hi, I'm from the Alfaro family in Isabela, Puerto Rico, orginally from the Canary Islands in Spain.

Re: I've got a book on the Alfaro name!

purplelicious53 — 2009-02-08 04:31:34Z

Hi! My name is Mariela my children have your same last name and I was searching the net for the family cresent. I saw your message about the book your grandmother passed on to you. By any chance those it have a picture of the cresent that maybe you could email me the image. What is the book called by the way maybe I could purchase it..

Thanks
Mariela

Re: Alfaro a Jewish name?/Mr. Leon

k_pasa_mca — 2008-04-28 22:10:38Z

I actually thought it was a mix of Arab and Portuguese or Spanish.
There are Arab last names that start with AL and then the next part of the last name is the city or town from where they come from. FARO is a city in Portugal near Spain's border.
And since part of the Iberian peninsula was once ruled by the Arabs for 700 years it made sense to me.
But i guess there's more to explore.

New to site, looking for Alfaro Family

cwolfe05 — 2008-03-07 21:31:07Z

Hi,
I'm looking for my grandmothers side of the family. Her name was Maria Dionisia Alfaro (b. 2/15/22 d. 2/28/08). Her Father's name was Casimiro Alfaro from Spain and he married Guadalupe Ruiz from El Salvador in San Salvador.They had 7 children of which my grandmother was the 2nd born. She was married to Emilio Herrera and had 2 children Emilio Alfonso and Ana Elsa. If any of these names sound familiar or if you have any insight or more info to share please respond. (cwolfe_05@yahoo.com)

Worked at a library for 5 years

hotelangel — 2007-12-25 12:32:58Z

I am in wisconsin. All I know about the Alfaro name is that is is rooted from Moorish and Arabic. Literal translation from Spanish to English is Shoemaker. And in the town of Alfaro Spain- they were in fact horse shoe makers. This is where they get the family crest. They were never royal but were royaly employed- sort of. This is also where the next translation comes in. If you translate the name from spanish to moorish- it means horse. But there is another translation. Many often say that the Arabic translation is tower, but just as Mexican Spanish might say car- the Spanish from Spain would say truck. Same thing. The correct translation is Light House. The name is in fact rooted in the Jewish world. The name is Italian and Spanish. But we have to remember that the king of Sicilly was married to Isabella of Castille in the 1400's so there you are. After Italy threw their little tantrum during the plague outbreak and forced all of the Jews onto Italy's islands- most italians died and the Jewish lived due to clean habits and kosher cooking- then they were forced out completely for about 100 years or so. The first documented Alfaro from Spain arrived on Ellis island about 1919. Before that, there were plenty who came to this country after Columbus opened the doors to sea exploration to the Americas and elsewhere.

ALFAROS of Cuba and the Canary Islands

2005-04-13 05:40:23Z

Hello,

I am looking for information regarding my gr-gr-grandfather and his family from Cuba and the Canary Islands. His name was Preciliano Alfaro (married Dolores Delrio). Children were Edilberto, Raul, Rafael, Candido, Anastacio, Emiliana, Josefina. Edilberto (b. 1900 Santiago, m. Ana L. Gonzalez, d. 1972) was my great grandfather. If you know any of these names or are related, please let me know.

Thanks,

Dan

Hola,

Estoy buscando a los familiares de mi tatarabuelo, Prisciliano Alfaro, nació en Cuba y cuyas familias emigraron de Las Islas Canarias. La esposa de Prisciliano fue Dolores Delrio y sus hijos: Edilberto, Raul, Rafael, Candido, Anastasio, Emiliana, y Josefina. Edilberto (n. 1900 Santiago de Cuba, c. Ana L. Gonzalez, m. 1972 en Miami, FL) fue mi bisabuelo. Si sabes algún de estos nombres o es Ud. un pariente, por favor escríbame.

Muchas gracias,

Dan

origins

cooljane — 2005-02-16 07:59:38Z

any chance of alfaro being jewish??

california alfaro's

cooljane — 2005-02-16 07:59:38Z

any relations to ernest alfaro?

Re: The Book of Alfaro

feuillebois — 2004-11-05 11:18:49Z

Hi

I am from paris france.

I am looking for Anna Alfaro de Conte.She was from Nicaragua. Perhaps from Léon or Granada but I am not shure. She had a son in 1898 with Robert Feuillebois. The son was named Robert Feuillebois Too.
Do you have something about them ?
If not, do you have something about the alfaro from Léon and Granada?

Thank you for your response

C P Feuillebois

Re: Alfaro? Interesting

2004-09-28 07:02:28Z

I've always been interested in my last name, but never got anywhere. The furthest I can get information about would be my father and we don't even talk! But myy uncle on the other hand, he told me that Alfaro was from my grandmother not my grandfather and she died before I was born. You are the first person i've come across that has the rarest last name and from EL Salvador. Maybe we can chat!

Obit. Eliseo A. Alfaro Sr

KayRomubio — 2004-05-25 02:22:08Z

Dec. 6, 1930-Dec. 16, 2003

Eliseo A. Alfaro Sr., 73, of San Diego died Tuesday. He was born in the Philippines and was an auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Milagros Alfaro; daughters, Merle, Mercy, Mariette and Miriam; sons, Eliseo Jr., Lito, Mario and Amado; sister, Norma Alfaro; brother, Francisco Alfaro; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4 to 9 p.m. today and 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Glen Abbey Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Interment: Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 12/19/2003. (volunteer submission)

Re: looking for relatives

2003-11-29 11:49:10Z

I'm sorry that I know nothing about your family. But, I just thought it was kinda neat that we share the same name. Well, ok, not so much. My name is Angela Nicole Lee Alfaro. NE WAYZ. Hope you find what you're looking for.

Re: looking for relatives

2003-02-07 08:47:17Z

Lost relatives trying to locate them. If you have any answer where there where about's could be contact me at Loz_x@yahoo.com
By the way my origin is from san luis I think?

looking for relatives

nalfaro79 — 2002-10-30 18:19:22Z

I am looking for any info on my grandparents....I was born in Redwood City, CA June 10th, 1979 as Erika Nikkole Alfaro to Armand John Alfaro and Debra Lynnette Alfaro...We then moved back to oklahoma shortly after my birth. August 10th, 1980 my father, Armand, was killed in an accident, I know nothing about my family or how to contact them. If this sounds familiar please email me....nalfaro79@hotmail.com

Re: I've got a book on the Alfaro name!

cheeky_turtle — 2002-08-01 16:01:43Z

Hi, I'm Alfaro on both father and mother's side. You mention a book about our last name. Could you tell me the title and author, and maybe where I can find it? Thanks.

Re: Aleycia's book

ariver13 — 2002-06-13 17:54:25Z

Hello Michael,

My name is Aliceber Rivera Alfaro. I'm a Puertorican girl living at Chicago. I read that your father is in Puerto Rico and that his last name is Alfaro and I would like to know a little bit more about that. I have been trying to find out some more information about my ancestors but it has been really difficult since my mother doesn't know too much about her father's family. My grandfather's name was Hernan Alfaro Roman
and he was from Isabela. Some of his sisters are still living in
Isabela, Puerto Rico. Maybe you could help me out with some info you could know about my family or the Alfaros. I will really appreciate your response. My correct email address is india5215@yahoo.com

Anticipated Thanks,

Re: hi

ariver13 — 2002-06-13 17:54:25Z

Hi. My name is Alice and I'm also Alfaro. I currently live at Chicago, Illinois and I'm trying to find out information about my ancestors. I am Puerto Rican and I have some family still living at Isabela, Puerto Rico. My grandfather's name was Hernan Alfaro. I would appreciate if anyone could let me know anything about my family or about the Alfaro's last name. Thank You! My correct email address is india5215@yahoo.com. If you reply this message please email me directly. I'll Appreciate it.

Alfaro a Jewish name?/Mr. Leon

2001-10-14 04:23:43Z

I don't pretend to teach you, but I don't believe there are that many Jewish surnames per se. I had read the surname came from the town of Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain & originated in the 12th century; many families, including Sephardic Jewish ones, took on the ssurname & some immigrated to Italy, Portugal, France, the Philippines & the Americas in time. Feel free to e-mail me & I wish you the best.

Angelica Alfaro & History of Alfaro Name

2001-10-14 04:13:19Z

I just began doing some research myself. I know the name originated in the town of Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain around 12tth century; families migrated to Italy, Portugal, France, the Philippines & the Americas; I'm from Mexico originally & now in Calif. You could begin by typing "Alfaro" on a search engine; you might start @ http://www.cyndi'slist.com/hispanic. I'm @ jfalfaro2000@hotmail.com. Wish you the best.

Re: tryin to find my family roots

2001-09-18 00:11:11Z

My Grand Mothers name is Maria Alfaro, I know she lived in Silao Guanajuato,Mexico... around 1914..or that is when my Mother was born.. I know she had a brother.. George. and that is about it other than she married a Veloz.. Thanks

hi

2001-04-10 12:26:53Z

I just wanted to say hi from the alfaros in illinois. And im looking for some other Alfaro's. That wanna chat

Shield?

2001-01-17 11:29:45Z

Is this a code of arms?

Do you have a picture?

hl

family history

2000-12-27 08:36:53Z

I've lost touch with my family and am requesting help to pull together the few facts I know. I was born in England, and unfortunately don't speak spanish. However, I know my heritage is Argentine. My father was Jorge Alfaro. I'm in possesion of a family shield and plate (which I'm unable to decipher a word of). My understanding is he had 2 brothers and a sister of which he was the youngest-he'd be approx 65-70 now.

If you may have any info to help. Please drop me a line. I currently reside in California.

ALFARO BOOK

2000-10-09 11:53:25Z

MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN TEXAS, THERE IS NO RECORD OF IT. HIS NAME IS LEONARDO ALFARO, AFTER HE WAS BORN THEY LEFT TO MICHOCAN, MEXICO. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION IN YOUR BOOK PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MURO@HOME.COM AND IF YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD BUY A BOOK LIKE YOURS PLEASE LET ME KNOW TOO.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP

Alfaro? Interesting

2000-09-18 17:42:19Z

Well, my parents were born in El Salvador and I was wondering what is up with book that you claim to have. You could say I am a little curious. Either email me or IM (Turbo TKD) Hopefully I will talk to you soon Aleycia.

Alfaros from Brazil.

2000-08-30 10:05:31Z

I know the Alfaro family from Brazil,their parents came from Spain about 30 years ago.
The grandfather was Rafael Alfaro,and he's from Murcia-Spain.
They have a lot of information about the Alfaro family,including a cousin,his name is Jose, and he had already moved from Spain this year.
If you're interested contacting this family,please send me a mail.
rick@furnas.com.br Ricardo

more info.

2000-08-09 05:27:17Z

hello, my name is josue alfaro i live in the rio grande valley. it is only 10 miles away from the mexican border. i'm interested in finding more info on the alfaro name. and i'm interested on that book you have. it would be cool to find out more info on our last name, and it would be nice to talk to another alfaro. hopefully you can write back and share some info with me.

Aleycia's book

2000-07-25 16:50:57Z

Hi, Aleycia. I really only wanted to know a little about the origin, or history, of the Alfaro family name and the furthest back we've been traced. I haven't got a lot of time to do the research for myself so whatever you could pass on would be great. I'm originally from New York City but my wife and I moved out to Oak Harbor, Ohio nearly six years ago. My father, Miquel Alfaro, and his family live out on Long Island, and when his mother died some years ago, they became the only other Alfaros I've known. His father is still alive in Puerto Rico but I've never met him and don't know his name. I don't really talk to my father much. And, hardly ever about our pasts. Well, thank you for responding so soon, and I look forward to hearing from you. Take care, Michael.

About Alfaro book

2000-07-23 23:21:06Z

Dear Aleyria,
My name is Eda Alfaro Posterivo, I'm writing to you about this book of our ancestors,could you please help me locating
some of my relations. I have no knowledge
about my ancestry except what my father's
brothers and sisters which they are all
have past away. I haven't seen my grandfather
of any kind even a photo of him. His name
was Higinio Alfaro married to Teodora Cruz,
children JOse Dominga,Bernarda,Proserfina,
Eddie and my father Eligio, my father told
that they are 16 children but this are the only one I know. Please do me favor if you can e-mail with any information. Thank you
very much hope to hear from you soon.

The Book of Alfaro

2000-07-23 14:59:01Z

Hello Michael! I don't have it on the computer, and it's about 3/4" thick!! If you ask specific questions, I will try to look them up and help you any way i can. My grandmother gave me the family book several months ago and I'm not sure where she ordered it. She said that another Alfaro had called her and asked her if she wanted to order it. It is a very interesting book. It tells of all the places the Alfaros can be tracked down to and where they originated from for the past 4 or 5 centuries!! All over the world! Talks about the immigrants. And then it has listings of names and addresses of Alfaro's now all over the US and the world. Hope that helps you!!! I'm in Wichita, Ks. Where are you? Would love to chat sometime! Bye for now! Aleycia