The surname Segni 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. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. 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.
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Early History of the Segni family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Segni research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1381 is included under the topic Early Segni History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Segni Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Segni, Disegni, Segna, Segno, Segne, Seginni, Segnetti, Segnetto, Segurana, Segurano and many more.
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Early Notables of the Segni family
Prominent among members of the family was
the Segni family of Genoa
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Migration of the Segni family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Segna, aged 25, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1906; Cornelis Segna, aged 0, who arrived at Ellis Island from Cloz, Italy, in 1906; Edinio Segna, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from Brez Italy, in 1911.
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