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Early Origins of the Zol family

The surname Zol 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 Zol family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zol research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1653 is included under the topic Early Zol History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zol Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zollo, Zolio, Zola, Zolla, Zolli, Zòl, Zolése, Zolési, Zòla, Zòlla, Zòlo, Anzòlo, Anzòla, Angiolo, Angiola, Zollio and many more.

Early Notables of the Zol family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • the Zollo family of Venice

Migration of the Zol family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alessandro Zollo, aged 18, who arrived at Ellis Island from S. Leucio, Italy, in 1921; Andjea Zollo, aged 28, who arrived at Ellis Island from S. Leucio, Benevento, in 1909.



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