| mekucsmas: where do we REALLY come from? | I have found our family surname to be translated from not only Hungarian, but also Ukranian, and even Romanian. I believe we are of Carpatho-Russyn descent, meaning we are a mix of nationalities from the Carpathian region of Eastern Europe. As with most Carpatho-Russyn familes, we have celebrated Polish, Russian, and other Slavik traditions. (In my family, my mother made Hrutka (Easter Cheese) and pickled beets. My grandparents spoke Russian. We celebrated Russian New Year and Christmas.)
Our last family record shows that Pal Kucsmas emigrated from Austria, Hungary, deporting from the German town of Bremen, Germany and arriving by way of steamship in the US on May 23rd, 1900.These records can be found at the Ellis Island website. As with most Carpatho-Russyns, he settled in Passaic, New Jersey. Until moving to the area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA to work in the steel industry.
Our native town in Europe may be either Udol, Orlov or Ujak, all located in Hungary.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone in the region of Udol, Orlov or Ujak, or even anyone who has travelled to these areas.
I currently live in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Warmly, Michael Kucsmas
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