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Early Origins of the Vannucci family

The surname Vannucci was first found in Udine, a town in Venetia and capital of the province of Udine. An old walled city it dates back to early Roman times. There is an old castle (1517) in the center of the town which is now used as a museum and art gallery. The church of S. Maria della Purita is notable with many treasures. The town hall was built in 1448. It was the seat of the Italian command in WWI. 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 Vannucci family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vannucci research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1287, 1413, 1495, 1563, 1585, 1590, 1599, 1610, 1643, 1657, 1733 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Vannucci History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vannucci Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vanni, Vannelli, Vannello, Vannella, Vanelli, Vannetti, Vannini, Vanini, Vanin, Vannoli, Vanoli, Vannocci, Vannozzi, Vannotti, Vannucci, Vannuccini, Vannuzzi, Vannoni, Vannacci and many more.

Early Notables of the Vannucci family

Prominent among members of the family was Francesco Vanni (1563-1610), an Italian painter of the Mannerist style, active in Rome and his native city of Siena; and his son Raffaello Vanni (1590-1657), an Italian painter of the Baroque. Ottavio Vannini (1585-c. 1643)...
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United States Vannucci migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Vannucci Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Salvatore Vannucci, who settled in California in 1888
  • Felici Vannucci, who arrived in California in 1890

Contemporary Notables of the name Vannucci (post 1700) +

  • Ronald "Ronnie" Vannucci Jr. (b. 1976), American drummer from Las Vegas, Nevada, best known for his work with the rock band The Killers
  • Olivier Vannucci (b. 1991), French footballer
  • Damiano Vannucci (b. 1977), San Marinese footballer


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