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Early Origins of the Avogadro family

The surname Avogadro was first found in Brescia (Latin: Brixia) in Lomardy, capital of the province of Brescia. The Pizza del Museois the main feature of the town and marks the site of the Forum. Vespasian erected the Capitoleum in 73 A.D. It contains the famous bronze statue of Vistory. The convent of S.Salvatore is also notable, founded by Desiderius, King of Lomardy. 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 Avogadro family

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Avogadro Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Avogadro, Avogadri Avogaro, Avogarri, Avvocato, Avocati, Advocati, Avogardi, Avodardo, Avogarti and many more.

Early Notables of the Avogadro family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

  • the Avogadro family of Brescia


United States Avogadro migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Avogadro Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Pietro Avogadro, aged 28, who landed in America from Piazzo Alto, Italy, in 1910
  • Pietro Avogadro, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from San Gallo, Italy, in 1914
  • Maria Avogadro, aged 49, who settled in America from Asolo, Italy, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Avogadro (post 1700) +

  • Amedeo Avogadro (1776-1856), Italian scientist


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