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Early Origins of the Veguilla family

The surname Veguilla was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Veguilla family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Veguilla research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1313, 1389 and 1678 are included under the topic Early Veguilla History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Veguilla Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Veguilla, Vegliani, Fagagna, Fagareti, Fagioli, Fagiuoli, Faffiola and many more.

Early Notables of the Veguilla family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • the Veguilla family of Venice

Migration of the Veguilla family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alfano Fagnani, aged 19, who arrived at Ellis Island from Trivento, Italy, in 1912; Angelo Fagnani, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island from Cuggiono, Italy, in 1920.



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