Scicchitano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Scicchitano family

The surname Scicchitano 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 Scicchitano family

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Scicchitano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Scicolone, Scicli, Scichilone, Scicchitano, Scali, Scalia, Scala, Scali, Scaloni and many more.

Early Notables of the Scicchitano family

Prominent among members of the family was Guglielmo della Scala (English: William) (died 1404), assassinated his father in 1359, but was edged out of power by his uncle Cansignorio, with sons led a revolt against the...
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Scicchitano migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Scicchitano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Francisco Scicchitano, aged 30, who arrived in America from Catanzaro, Italy, in 1904
Gregorio Scicchitano, aged 28, who arrived in America from Borgia, Italy, in 1906
Francescantonio Scicchitano, aged 36, who arrived in America from Satnano, Italy, in 1907
Francesco Scicchitano, aged 27, who arrived in America from Girifalco, Italy, in 1909
Alessandro Scicchitano, aged 18, who arrived in America from Isca Sull Ionio, Italy, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Scicchitano (post 1700) +

Michael J. Scicchitano, American editor-in-chief of the State and Local Government Review of Gerogia (2006-)
Filippo Scicchitano, Italian actor, best known for his role in Scialla! (2011)