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Early Origins of the Centanni family

The surname Centanni was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis) former capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy; it is the chief city of the province of Naples. It shares with Instanbul the claim to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Naples has 237 Churches and 57 Chapels. The National Museum and other galleries contain riches in art and artifacts. 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 Centanni family

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Centanni Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cantano, Cantazzo, Centano, Centazzo, Centuzzo, Centoni, Centani, Centini and many more.

Early Notables of the Centanni family

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United States Centanni migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Centanni Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alfonso John Centanni, who settled in Illinois in 1936


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