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Early Origins of the Mazour family

The surname Mazour was first found in Sardinia (Italian: Sardegna, Sardinian: Sardigna), the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The original inhabitants were Sicels. The Greeks colonized in 735 B.C. Phoenician settlements began in 6th century. Carthaginians arrived 410. Romans arrived, then the Saracens. Then the Norman Conquest said to be Sicily's brightest hour, 1057 A.D. and taking 35 years. They made Sicilians the leading Maritimes power in the Mediterranean, and King Roger of Sicily one of the greatest Kings in Europe. From Sicily they invaded Greece.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 Mazour family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mazour research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1375, 1628 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Mazour History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mazour Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mazuera, Mazara, Mazzara, Mazzaresi, Mazour, Mazzari and many more.

Early Notables of the Mazour family

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Mazour migration to the United States +



Mazour Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Metodej Mazour, who settled in Nebraska in 1892
  • Ignac Mazour, who settled in Nebraska in 1892
  • Frant. Mazour Jr. who arrived in Nebraska in 1892
  • Alois Mazour, who settled in Nebraska in 1893


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