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Early Origins of the Calitri family

The surname Calitri 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.

Early History of the Calitri family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calitri research. Another 163 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1157, 1161, 1190, 1205, 1217, 1363, 1650, 1676, 1722 and 1843 are included under the topic Early Calitri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Calitri Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Callerati, Calitri, Calleri, Callari, Callero, Callierotti, Callegarin, Callegarini, Callegaris, Callegaro, Calligari, Calligaro, Callegari, Caliari, Calieri, Caligari and many more.

Early Notables of the Calitri family

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Calitri migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Calitri Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • L. Calitri, aged 4, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italia" in 1885 1
  • M Doe Calitri, aged 10, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italia" in 1885 1
  • G. Calitri, aged 39, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italia" in 1885 1
  • Maria Calitri, aged 33, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Italia" in 1885 1
  • Rocco Calitri, aged 2, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Scotia" in 1887 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Calitri (post 1700) +

  • Steve L. Calitri, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of San Francisco, California, 1979 2


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 16) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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