The surname Tura was first found in southern Italy. Though some variants of the name Tura are found in northern Italy, as well. The surname Tura is of nickname origin, derived from a personal or physical characteristic of the first person in this family. In this case, the name Tura comes from the Italian "bonaventura," meaning "good luck" or "good fortune."
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Early History of the Tura family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tura research. The years 1587, 1650 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Tura History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Tura Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Venturi, Venturella, Venturelli, Venturin, Venturino, Venturini, Ventura, Venturoli, Tura, Turella, Turel and many more.
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Early Notables of the Tura family
Prominent among members of the family was
Roberto Ventura, Baron of Casanova, was appointed Chancellor to Charles I of Spain who was also Holy Roman Emperor...
Also, the Ventura family, from Bari and Lecce, and originally from the city of Salerno, were one of the most important feudal families of the area and lords of numerous domains at the end of the 13th...
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Migration of the Tura family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Ventura, 35; who arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1854. Six years later, in 1860; Juan Victoriano Ventura came to Puerto Rico; as did Jaime Falla Ventura in 1869. Ginlia Ventura arrived in Montreal in 1913 when she was only 7 years old, having crossed the ocean onboard the SS Italia..
Contemporary Notables of the name Tura (post 1700)
Italy
