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list of prominent families
This is a list of prominent families, grouped by the professions and activities for which they were known and ordered alphabetically by place of origin or residence. (See also list of dynasties.)
arts, entertainment, and publishing
American
Austrian
British/English
Canadian
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Italian/Roman
Japanese
Mexican
Romanian
Spanish
other
industry, banking, and business
American
British/English
Chinese
French
German
Indian
Italian/Roman
Japanese
Russian
other
science, mathematics, and medicine
American
British/English
French
German
Swiss
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