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The surname Faleir 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 Faleir research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1084, 1102, 1354, 1678, 1817 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Faleir History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Faliero, Faliero, Faleri, Falieri, Faleiri, Falghera, Falgheri, Falier and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Faleir Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Faliero, aged 26, who arrived at Ellis Island from Pisticci, in 1904; Antonio Faliero, aged 34, who arrived at Ellis Island from Pisticci, Italy, in 1913.