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Early Origins of the Syba family

The surname Syba 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. The first record of the family name was at Placiti in 1142. 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 Syba family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Syba research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1448 and 1593 are included under the topic Early Syba History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Syba Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ceba, Seeba, Cyba, Seeba, Syba, Cybba, Ciba and many more.

Early Notables of the Syba family

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Migration of the Syba family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: H. Seeba, who settled in New York in 1859; Eylert Seeba, who came to New York, NY in 1868; Claas Seeba, who settled in New York, NY in 1868; Franz Ciba, who settled in New York, NY in 1879.



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