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Early Origins of the Ghinassi family

The surname Ghinassi 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 Ghinassi family

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Ghinassi Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Ghinassi family

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United States Ghinassi migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ghinassi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Andrea Ghinassi, aged 17, who settled in America from Gailrine, Italy, in 1913
  • Andrea Ghinassi, aged 27, who landed in America from Pontenuovo, Italy, in 1913
  • Maria Ghinassi, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from Arezzo, Subiano, in 1920

Contemporary Notables of the name Ghinassi (post 1700) +

  • Tommaso Ghinassi (b. 1987), Italian football defender


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