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Early Origins of the Colaza family

The surname Colaza was first found in Velletri a town in the province of Rome Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ostia. It is notable for its vineyards. The city dates back to the 4th century B.C. It is rich in art and other treasures. The Palazzo Ginetti is notable. The highest point is the municipal palace. 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. The first recorded member of the family was Agostino e Benedette who was a first senator of the city in 1506 and 1510.

Early History of the Colaza family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colaza research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1523 and 1554 are included under the topic Early Colaza History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Colaza Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Collazzo, Colaza, Collazo, Collazza, Collazzi, Colazzi, Collazi, Collazza and many more.

Early Notables of the Colaza family

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Migration of the Colaza family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: S. Collazo, who came to New Orleans in 1831; E. Collazo, who arrived in New Orleans in 1831; and R. Collazo, who settled in Baltimore in 1874.



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