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![Show Contents]() Gherna History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Gherna familyThe surname Gherna 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 Gherna familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gherna research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1419, 1470, 1607, 1660 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Gherna History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gherna 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 Gherna familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gherna Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gherna 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.
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