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The rich history of Ybor City, a neighborhood located in Tampa, Florida, is deeply rooted in the stories of its immigrant settlers. A significant number of these settlers were Spaniards, Cubans, and Sicilians who migrated to the area, bringing with them their unique cultures and trades. A book titled “The Immigrant World of Ybor City”, published in the 1980s, provides valuable insights into this history, including interviews with descendants of these immigrants who grew up in Ybor City before World War Two. The question posed to social media users was: Are you descended from these early settlers of Ybor City?
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The question sparked a lively discussion on Reddit, with many users sharing their familial connections to Ybor City. One user shared a heartwarming story of their great grandparents, who were cigar rollers in the 1920s. Their Cuban and Sicilian grandmothers helped each other meet their quotas, leading to a lifelong friendship that culminated in a sweet reunion at their children’s wedding in the 1970s…