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Early Origins of the Callero family

The surname Callero 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 Callero family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Callero 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 Callero History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Callero 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 Callero family

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Callero migration to the United States +



Callero Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Miguel Callero, who settled in New Orleans in 1778
  • Juana Callero, who arrived in New Orleans in 1778
  • Andrea Callero, who settled in New Orleans in 1778
Callero Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • F. Callero, who arrived in New Orleans in 1826
  • F Callero, aged 25, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1826 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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