Pozzo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pozzo surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of various places so named. These places names are generally thought to derive from the Italian word "pozzo," meaning "a well" Early Origins of the Pozzo familyThe surname Pozzo 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 Pozzo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pozzo research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1040, 1378, 1582, 1588, 1642, 1657, 1670, 1672, 1699, 1701, 1704, 1709, 1718, 1750, 1752, 1768, 1769, 1774, 1789 and 1805 are included under the topic Early Pozzo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pozzo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pózzi, Pozzo, Pozza, Putzu, Putzolo, Pozzato, Pozzatti, Pozzesi, Pozzaito and many more. Early Notables of the Pozzo familyProminent among members of the family was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pozzo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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