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![Show Contents]() Tofano Surname History
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 Italy
Early Origins of the Tofano familyThe surname Tofano 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 artifact. 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 Tofano familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tofano research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1597, 1605 and 1649 are included under the topic Early Tofano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tofano Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tofano, Tofani, Toffano, Toffani, Toffalo, Toffali, Toffalo, Toffolo, Toffli, Tofful, Foffano, Foffani, Tofanelli, Tofanini, Tofanari, Toffanello, Toffanini, Toffanin, Toffoletti, Toffolet, Toffetti, Toffolini, Toffoloni, Toffolon, Toffoloni, Toffolato, Toffolatti, Toffano and many more. Early Notables of the Tofano familyProminent among members of the family was - Stefano Tofanelli (1550-1605) artist, as well as the Tofano family of Venice
 Tofano migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tofano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Attilio Tofano of Poma, Italy, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1906
- Donata Tofano, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1909
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tofano (post 1700) | + |
- Sergio Tòfano, Italian actor, director, playwright, scene designer and illustrator
- Eduardo Tofano (1838-1920), Italian artist
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Tofano migration to the United States 
