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by Franni44: 11 Nov 2014, 17:49; Forum: Italian Genealogy; Topic: last name Brescia; Replies: 4; Views: 3196

last name Brescia

Looking for my grandfather's family surname Brescia. Not sure where in Italy they originated. Any help is appreciated.

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Italian Naming Traditions and their Ramifications

Culture & Traditions

Genealogy

There has been a strong custom in Italy that determines how children are named: The first male is named after his paternal grandfather.The second male is named after his maternal grandfather.The first female is named after her paternal grandmother.The second female is named after her maternal grandm...