Mascolo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Mascolo familyThe surname Mascolo 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. 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 Mascolo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mascolo research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1109, 1223, 1366 and 1494 are included under the topic Early Mascolo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mascolo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mascola, Masola, Dimascola, Demasola, Demascola, Masolo, Dimasolo, Demasolo, Demascolo, Mazzola, DeMazzola, Massolo and many more. Early Notables of the Mascolo familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mascolo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mascolo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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