Uliva History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Uliva family

The surname Uliva 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 Uliva family

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Uliva Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oliva, Uliva, Olivo, Olivi, Ulivi, Olivella, Olivello, Ulivelli, Olivetta, Olivato, Olivott, Oliveti, Olivari and many more.

Early Notables of the Uliva family

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Uliva migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Uliva Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angela Uliva, aged 41, who immigrated to America from Salermo, in 1905
Gemmca Uliva, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States from Lettese, Naples, in 1909
Maria Uliva, aged 31, who landed in America from Lettese, Naples, in 1909
Umberto Uliva, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from Lettese, Naples, in 1909
Luigi Uliva, aged 17, who settled in America from Fano, Italy, in 1912
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