The surname Turella was first found in southern Italy. Though some variants of the name Turella are found in northern Italy, as well. The surname Turella is of nickname origin, derived from a personal or physical characteristic of the first person in this family. In this case, the name Turella comes from the Italian "bonaventura," meaning "good luck" or "good fortune."
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Early History of the Turella family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Turella research. The years 1587, 1650 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Turella History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Turella Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Venturi, Venturella, Venturelli, Venturin, Venturino, Venturini, Ventura, Venturoli, Tura, Turella, Turel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Turella family
Prominent among members of the family was Roberto Ventura, Baron of Casanova, was appointed Chancellor to Charles I of Spain who was also Holy Roman Emperor. Also, the Ventura family, from Bari and Lecce, and originally from the city of Salerno, were one of the most important feudal families of the area and lords of numerous domains at the end of the 13th century. They later obtained the domains of Morice and Paldi in Otranto, as well as other ones, and... Another 80 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Turella Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Turella family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Ventura, 35; who arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1854. Six years later, in 1860; Juan Victoriano Ventura came to Puerto Rico; as did Jaime Falla Ventura in 1869. Ginlia Ventura arrived in Montreal in 1913 when she was only 7 years old, having crossed the ocean onboard the SS Italia..
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