Early Origins of the Faliero family
The surname Faliero was first found in
Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early
Renaissance and late
Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Faliero family
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Faliero Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Faliero, Faliero, Faleri, Falieri, Faleiri, Falghera, Falgheri, Falier and many more.
Early Notables of the Faliero family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Faliero family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Faliero Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Antonio Faliero, aged 26, who emigrated to the United States from Pisticci, in 1904
- Maria Faliero, aged 17, who landed in America from Pisticci, Italy, in 1907
- Gino Faliero, aged 31, who emigrated to the United States from Fragola, Naples, in 1909
- Vito Rocco Faliero, aged 13, who emigrated to the United States from Bernalda, Italy, in 1910
- Michele Faliero, aged 22, who emigrated to America from Listice, Italy, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Faliero (post 1700)
- Marino Faliero (1274-1355), the fifty-fifth Doge of Venice, appointed on 11 September 1354