Abbenante History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Abbenante family

The surname Abbenante was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Abbenante family

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Abbenante Spelling Variations

Italian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of Abbenante include Abenante, Abbanento, Abbenanti, Abbenante, Abbondanti, Abbondanza and many more.

Early Notables of the Abbenante family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Abbenante family of Venise

Abbenante migration to the United States +

Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Abbenante or a variant listed above:

Abbenante Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonio Abbenante, aged 23, who landed in America from Moiano, Italy, in 1910
Antonio Abbenante, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Carbonara, Italy, in 1912
Lilla Abbenante, aged 0, who immigrated to the United States from Graguano, Italy, in 1912
M'a Francesca Abbenante, aged 4, who landed in America from Graguano, Italy, in 1912
Nicola Abbenante, aged 25, who settled in America from Boscotrecase, Italy, in 1912
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