The surname Selvaggio 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.
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Early History of the Selvaggio family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Selvaggio research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1472, 1475, 1576, 1605, 1628, 1685, 1700 and 1814 are included under the topic Early Selvaggio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Selvaggio Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Salvi, Salvio, Salvia, Salvetti, Salvini, Salvinelli, Salvioli, Salvucci, Salvioni, Salvato, Salviato, Salvia and many more.
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Early Notables of the Selvaggio family
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Migration of the Selvaggio family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Licenciado Salvatierra, who came to New Spain in 1565; Juan Salvi, who came to Puerto Rico in 1837; Jens Jensen Salvi, who settled in New York, NY in 1852.
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