De grossi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the De grossi family
The surname De grossi 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 De grossi family
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De grossi Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Iagross, Di Grosso, Diagross, Grosso, De Grossi and many more.
Early Notables of the De grossi family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the De grossi family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
De grossi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Lorenzo DeGrossi, aged 22, who landed in America from Noicottaro, in 1906
- Ascenzo DeGrossi, aged 18, who landed in America from Marta, Italy, in 1907
- Ebe DeGrossi, aged 43, who emigrated to America from Roma, Italy, in 1923
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