Porcari History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Porcari familyThe surname Porcari was first found in Lucca, a city and comune in Tuscany, capital of the province of Lucca and where Bascilican type churches abound. The history commences in 218 B.C., and passed through many hands in the intervening centuries. Many notable scholars and prelates lived here. The cathedral of St Martin was begun in 1060 by Bishop Anselm, later Pope Alexander II. It has many museums and galleries. 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 Porcari familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Porcari research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1209, 1274, 1427, 1428, 1453, 1481, 1486 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Porcari History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Porcari Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Porcara, Porcari, Purcaro, Pociani, Porcaresi and many more. Early Notables of the Porcari familyProminent among members of the family was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Porcari Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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