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Early Origins of the Buscemi family

The surname Buscemi was first found in Milan (Italian: Milano, Milanese: Milan), the second-most populous city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy. The two palaces in the Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Reale and the palace of the archbishops are notable. The city is rich in art, museums, galleries and sights. Castello Sforzesco stands in the Parco. 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 Buscemi family

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Buscemi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Buscemi, Busca, Buscema, Bussemi, Boschini, Boscolo, Boscarello, Buscarini, Buscaino, Buscaglia, Boscassi, Busgami and many more.

Early Notables of the Buscemi family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was

  • the Buscemi family of Milan


United States Buscemi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Buscemi Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Pietro Buscemi, who settled in Iowa sometime between 1866 and 1943
  • Michele Buscemi, who arrived in Iowa sometime between 1866 and 1943
  • Gesualda Buscemi, who settled in Iowa sometime between 1866 and 1943
  • Filippo Buscemi, who settled in Iowa sometime between 1866 and 1943

Contemporary Notables of the name Buscemi (post 1700) +

  • Jon Buscemi (b. 1975), American fashion designer, known for his work at Oliver Peoples, co-founder of Gourmet and his eponymous brand Buscemi
  • Steven Vincent "Steve" Buscemi (b. 1957), American actor, writer and film director and recipient of a Golden Globe award


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