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Early Origins of the Pasqui family

The surname Pasqui 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.

Early History of the Pasqui family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pasqui research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1482, 1520, 1560, 1608, 1637 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Pasqui History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pasqui Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pasquini, Pasqua, Pasqui, Pasca, Paschi, Di Pasqua, Pasquelli, Pasquetti, Pasquinelli, Pasquino, Paschini, Pascucci, Pascuzzi, Pascuzzo, Pasculli, Pascotti, Pacot, Pascutti, Pasquotti, Pasquazzo and many more.

Early Notables of the Pasqui family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Ercole Pasquini (ca. 1560-c. 1608), an Italian composer and organist

Migration of the Pasqui family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Allio Pasquina, age 32, who arrived in New York on March 4, 1889, aboard the "La Bourgogne"; Antonio Pasquinelli, who arrived in America on May 18, 1882 en route to Chicago.



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