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The surname Cima 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cima research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1459, 1517, 1570 and 1630 are included under the topic Early Cima History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cinimo, Cenimo, Cenami, Cennimo, Cinami, Cimavino and others.
Prominent among members of the family was