Pozza History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The Pozza surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of various places so named. These places names are generally thought to derive from the Italian word "pozzo," meaning "a well"

Early Origins of the Pozza family

The surname Pozza was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Pozza family

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Pozza Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pózzi, Pozzo, Pozza, Putzu, Putzolo, Pozzato, Pozzatti, Pozzesi, Pozzaito and many more.

Early Notables of the Pozza family

Prominent among members of the family was Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts, secretary of Cardinal Francesco Barberini; Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts; Andrea Pozzo (1642-1709) an Italian painter, architect and stage designer; Giovanni Pozzi (1672-1752)...
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Pozza migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pozza Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Antonio Pozza, who settled in Indiana sometime between 1892 and 1906

Pozza Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Albino Pozza, aged 18, who landed in America from Castelgomberto, in 1906
Antonio Pozza, aged 30, who settled in America from Carzolo, Italy, in 1907
Alberto Pozza, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Picenza, Italy, in 1909
Giuseppe Pozza, who settled in New York, NY in 1912
Antonio Pozza, aged 31, who landed in America from Carre, Vicente, in 1913
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