Centano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Centano family

The surname Centano 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 Centano family

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Centano Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Centano family

By the end of the 15th century, southern Italy was known as the Kingdom of Naples, ruled by the house of Aragon. By the early eighteenth century, the Austrians had gained much of the region, under the rule of the Austrian emperor Kales VI. However, in 1734, Spaniard Don Carlos defeated the Austrians, and the region came under Spanish rule once more. In 1799, the French invaded Naples and in 1806, Napoleon's brother Joseph was made king, but this hold on Italy was not to last. In 1813 the Congress Of Vienna restored pre-Napoleonic rule. Among prominent bearers of this surname in early times were:

the Centano family of Naples

Centano migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Centano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Giuseppa Centano, aged 9, who landed in America from Oliveto Citro, in 1906
Mickele Centano, aged 18, who settled in America from Sarno, Italy, in 1913
C. Centano, aged 18, who immigrated to America, in 1919
Julio Centano, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
Manuel Centano, aged 35, who landed in America, in 1921
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