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Early Origins of the Zaghi family

The surname Zaghi 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 artifacts. 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 Zaghi family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zaghi research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1715 and 1824 are included under the topic Early Zaghi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zaghi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jacona, Jacogna, Jaconi, Jacone, Jacono and others.

Early Notables of the Zaghi family

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Migration of the Zaghi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: S. Jacona, who came to New Orleans in 1825; and Francisco Jacona, who settled in New York, NY in 1881.



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