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Early Origins of the Puzio family

The surname Puzio was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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 Puzio family

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Puzio Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Puzio include Pazzi, Pazzio, Pazzo, Pazio, Pazi and others.

Early Notables of the Puzio family

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United States Puzio migration to the United States +

An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Puzio:

Puzio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Aniello Puzio, aged 30, who landed in America from Apagola, Italy, in 1904
  • Anna Puzio, aged 17, who landed in America from Stany, Galicy, in 1906
  • Adele Puzio, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Napoli, Napoli, in 1906
  • Adele Puzio, aged 19, who settled in America from Napoli, Napoli, in 1906
  • Albert Puzio, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Krzatka, Galicy, in 1906
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USS Arizona
  • Mr. Edward Puzio, American Seaman First Class from Pennsylvania, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 1


  1. Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html


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