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Early Origins of the Fani family

The surname Fani was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S.Cristoforo. Knitted goods and shawls are made. 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 was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Fani family

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Fani Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fantino, Fantato, Fano, Fanti, Fantoni, Fani, Fantacci, Fantazzi, Fantazzini and many more.

Early Notables of the Fani family

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United States Fani migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fani Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Paul Fani, who settled in Indiana in 1848


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