The surname Diagross was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. 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.
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Early History of the Diagross family
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Diagross Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Iagross, Di Grosso, Diagross, Grosso, De Grossi and many more.
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Early Notables of the Diagross family
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Migration of the Diagross family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ascenzo DeGrossi, aged 18, who arrived at Ellis Island from Marta, Italy, in 1907; Ebe DeGrossi, aged 43, who arrived at Ellis Island from Roma, Italy, in 1923.
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