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Early Origins of the D'aguanno family

The surname D'aguanno was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century BC it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 BC 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 D'aguanno family

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D'aguanno Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Daguanno, Guanno, Degauanno and others.

Early Notables of the D'aguanno family

  • the Daguanno family of Genoa

D'aguanno migration to the United States+



D'aguanno Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Rosaria Daguanno, aged 35, who landed in America, in 1916
  • Rosaria Daguanno, aged 35, who settled in America from Terrasini, Sicily, in 1916
  • Giuseppa Daguanno, aged 16, who landed in America from Paceco, Sicily, in 1920
  • Matteo Daguanno, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Palermo, Sicily, in 1920
  • Girolamo Daguanno, aged 28, who immigrated to America from Paceco, Italy, in 1923


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