Bellavia History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bellavia familyThe surname Bellavia was first found in Bergamo in Lombardy, capital of the province of Bergamo, home to the Romanesque church of S.Maria Maggiore that is filled with fine art. The Piazza Garibaldi has notable architecture. From 1264 it was under Milan, but in 1428 it became Venetian. 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 Bellavia familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bellavia research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1309, 1668, 1670, 1726, 1755 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Bellavia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bellavia Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Belavita, Bellavite, Bellavia, Bellivitis and many more. Early Notables of the Bellavia familyProminent among bearers of this family in early times was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bellavia Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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