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The surname Ulivelli 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ulivelli research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1391, 1560, 1600, 1625, 1681, 1704 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Ulivelli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Oliva, Uliva, Olivo, Olivi, Ulivi, Olivella, Olivello, Ulivelli, Olivetta, Olivato, Olivott, Oliveti, Olivari and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Ulivelli 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: Angelo Oliva, who arrived in New Orleans in 1823; G. Olivari, who arrived in San Francisco in 1850; Bernardo Oliva, who arrived in New Orleans in 1851.