Perconte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Perconte family

The surname Perconte was first found in Udine, a town in Venetia and capital of the province of Udine. An old walled city it dates back to early Roman times. There is an old castle (1517) in the center of the town which is now used as a museum and art gallery. The church of S.Maria della Purita is notable with many treasures. The town hall was built in 1448. It was the seat of the Italian command in WWI. 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 Perconte family

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Perconte Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Perconte, Percoto, Percotto, Percotti, Percoti, Perconti, Perconto, Percote, Percotte, Perconty and many more.

Early Notables of the Perconte family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Perconte family of Udine

Perconte migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Perconte Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Licatese Ginbia Perconte, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Sciacca, in 1900
Antonino Perconte, aged 41, who settled in America from Goorano, in 1901
Marianna Perconte, aged 19, who settled in America from Sciacia, in 1906
Gaspare Perconte, aged 18, who landed in America from Cianciana, in 1907
Onofrio Perconte, aged 25, who landed in America from Bivona, Sicily, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Perconte (post 1700) +

John Patrick "Jack" Perconte (b. 1954), American Major League Baseball second baseman who played from 1980 to 1986, nephew of Frank Perconte
Frank J. Perconte (1917-2013), American non-commissioned officer during World War II with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Croix de Guerre, portrayed by James Madio in Band of Brothers
Jacques Perconte (b. 1974), French Filmmaker and new media artist