Genealogy in Casalbordino

Tracing your Italian roots back to Casalbordino (in Chieti province, Abruzzo region) begins with understanding which records and documents exist and where they are preserved. On this page you’ll find a clear guide to the civil, parish and historical sources available for genealogy in Casalbordino.

How to research your ancestry in Casalbordino

Thanks to its network of local experts, Italianside has developed significant experience in genealogical research in the province of Chieti. For this reason, over the years it has become a reliable reference for those wishing to reconnect with their Italian roots and could be a key partner in the success of your research too. You can read the feedbacks of our customers on our testimonials page
Our experts in Abruzzo region, conducted genealogy research on historical families from Casalbordino, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Bucciarelli, Saraceni, Di Filippo, Del Monte, Di Tullio, Tiberio, Ruzzi, Cericola, D’Amario, Moretta, Ferrante, Santini, Galante, Zinni and others.

Many info relating to families and individuals available in public and private local archives include, in addition to names and dates, further information such as occupations, the address where family lived (a great info if you plan to visit Casalbordino!), and key social relationships within the community in past centuries.
The information in genealogy research derives from the archives available for on-site research in Casalbordino and Abruzzo. During the previous activities, our local genealogists already developed studies, family trees, cross-referenced family relationships, occupational histories, deciphered or translated documents, residential patterns, and visual documentation useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.

Research activities may include all major sources available at municipal, provincial, and regional level:
• civil records
• parish registers
• notarial archives
• military records
• cadastral and property records
• historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Direct access to local archives and a deep understanding of the local context allow for more complete and accurate results. Research may be carried out using all available sources in both public and private archives.

ItalianSide research: Beyond Names and Dates
Italian genealogy is deeply local. It can’t be reduced only about collecting birth and death dates.

In Abruzzo, every municipality — including Casalbordino — has its own archival history, record‑keeping traditions, and unique documentary sources. This is why Italianside is able to help you in your Italian ancestry research, through a national network of local experts, each specialized in the archives of their specific territory.
Our researcher who works in Casalbordino and in the Province of Chieti knows how to navigate local civil, parish, military, and notarial records, uncovering details that go far beyond basic dates. By combining national coordination and methodology with deep local expertise, our researcher will bring your ancestors’ stories back to life within the history of the Casalbordino community.

Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Casalbordino

In towns and villages of Abruzzo and in Chieti province, civil registration offices were established in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Casalbordino from that year onwards.

(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Casalbordino, please follow this link.)

If you know that your ancestors lived in Casalbordino during the past centuries, the City Office of Casalbordino is usually the first place to start your family research. Our local expert can access these records on your behalf and interpret them correctly.

• Professions: discover what your ancestors did for a living.
• Addresses: find the street or house where the family lived in Casalbordino.
• Family links: identify parents, witnesses and neighbours that appear in the records.
• Signatures and notes: see how your ancestors signed and read any marginal annotations.

If you prefer to contact the Town Hall by yourself, we suggest reading our genealogy tips for Italy. They include practical advice for research in Abruzzo and specifically in Casalbordino.

Street names in Casalbordino

The names of the street in Casalbordino, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.

At today, some of the main streets in Casalbordino are: VIA VITTORIO BACHELET, VIALE DEI TIGLI, VIA OSIMO, VIA SAN SEBASTIANO, VIA TAVOLETO, VIA PESCARA, STRADA MATTONATA, VIA CAVALLUCCIO, VIA DEI MIRACOLI, VIA LEVANTE, VIA EMILIO ALESSANDRINI, VIA DEL SOLE, VIA SANTA MARIA, STRADA COMUNALE GUARNIERA NUMERO 1, VIA ASCENSIONE, LARGO DEI GIARDINI, VIA SAN NICOLA, CORSO GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI, VIA DEL FORTE, VIA DIFESA VECCHIA and others.

If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Casalbordino just follow the link below.

Search all street names in Casalbordino

Church Records in Casalbordino

Church archives in Chieti province often preserve information that predates civil records. Parish registers include baptisms, marriages and burials and sometimes allow you to push your family tree back into the 1700s and 1600s.

In many areas of Abruzzo, parish registers began around the 1500s. These manuscripts are not easy to access from abroad and can be hard to read without specific training.

Our local genealogists, graduated in history and archival studies, can consult the parish archives of Casalbordino on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.

In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Casalbordino:

S. MARIA DEI MIRACOLI – C.da Pian del Lago, 1

SS. SALVATORE – Via del Forte

Planning a visit to Casalbordino

From our experience, if you plan to visit Casalbordino we always recommend starting the research months before your arrival. This way you avoid spending your holidays in offices or churches dealing with bureaucracy.

Remember that archives are not open to the general public and officers or priests are not required by law to grant direct access to the records.

Thanks to the findings gathered by our genealogist before your trip, and the help of our local guides, you’ll have more time to plan the exact locations (family homes, churches, streets, cemeteries, etc.) you’ll visit during your stay in the city.
This way, you can enjoy the city and its surroundings, following in the footsteps of your ancestors for an unforgettable journey back to your roots.

Street names in Casalbordino

The names of the street in Casalbordino, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.

At today, some of the main streets in Casalbordino are: VIA VITTORIO BACHELET, VIALE DEI TIGLI, VIA OSIMO, VIA SAN SEBASTIANO, VIA TAVOLETO, VIA PESCARA, STRADA MATTONATA, VIA CAVALLUCCIO, VIA DEI MIRACOLI, VIA LEVANTE, VIA EMILIO ALESSANDRINI, VIA DEL SOLE, VIA SANTA MARIA, STRADA COMUNALE GUARNIERA NUMERO 1, VIA ASCENSIONE, LARGO DEI GIARDINI, VIA SAN NICOLA, CORSO GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI, VIA DEL FORTE, VIA DIFESA VECCHIA and others.

If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Casalbordino just follow the link below.

Search all street names in Casalbordino

Military records

Conscription lists and service records documenting physical descriptions, dates and places of enlistment, units and ranks held, periods of service, military postings, transfers, and movements, often providing detailed insight into an individual’s life beyond civil registration.

Cadastral and property records in Casalbordino

Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Casalbordino. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.

Messages from other visitors in Casalbordino

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