The surname Guanno was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century BC it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 BC 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 Guanno family
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Guanno Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Daguanno, Guanno, Degauanno and others.
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Early Notables of the Guanno family
Prominent among members of the family was
the Daguanno family of Genoa
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Migration of the Guanno family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Girolamo Daguanno, aged 28, who arrived at Ellis Island from Paceco, Italy, in 1923; Giuseppa Daguanno, aged 16, who arrived at Ellis Island from Paceco, Sicily, in 1920.
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