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Early Origins of the Lissi family

The surname Lissi 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 Lissi family

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Lissi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lisiado, Lisi, Lizi, Lissi, Lissiatto, Liscii, Lisci, Lisoni, Lisca and many more.

Early Notables of the Lissi family

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Lissi migration to the United States +



Lissi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Ameszka Lissi, who settled in Illinois in 1943

Contemporary Notables of the name Lissi (post 1700) +

  • Lissi Anna-Belle Strömberg (b. 1965), Swedish politician


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