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![Show Contents]() Germana History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy
Early Origins of the Germana familyThe surname Germana 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 Germana familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Germana research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1419, 1470, 1607, 1660 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Germana History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Germana Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gherna, Gennaro, Gherardo, Ghilardini, Ghelardini, Gilardini, Gheradini, Ghinello, Ghinassi, Germani, Germana, Germano, Gennari, Gennarelli, Gennarini, Cherna, Jerna, Chirna and many more. Early Notables of the Germana familyMore information is included under the topic Early Germana Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Germana familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antoine Gharadini, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1921.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Germana (post 1700) | + |
- Germana Mazzetti (1931-2024), known as Germana Caroli, was an Italian singer, mainly active in the 1950s
- Germana Caroli (1931-2024), born Germana Mazzetti, was an Italian singer, mainly active in the 1950s
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