Calitri History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Calitri familyThe 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 familyThis 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 VariationsSpelling 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 familyMore information is included under the topic Early Calitri Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Calitri Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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