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The surname Venturella was first found in southern Italy. Though some variants of the name Venturella are found in northern Italy, as well. The surname Venturella is of nickname origin, derived from a personal or physical characteristic of the first person in this family. In this case, the name Venturella comes from the Italian "bonaventura," meaning "good luck" or "good fortune."
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Venturella research. The years 1587, 1650 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Venturella History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Venturi, Venturella, Venturelli, Venturin, Venturino, Venturini, Ventura, Venturoli, Tura, Turella, Turel and many more.
Prominent among members of the family was Roberto Ventura, Baron of Casanova, was appointed Chancellor to Charles I of Spain who was also Holy Roman Emperor. Also, the Ventura family, from Bari and Lecce, and originally from the city of Salerno, were one of the most important feudal families of the area and lords of numerous domains at the end of the 13th century. They later obtained the domains of Morice and Paldi in Otranto, as well as other ones, and...
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