Genealogy in Fara Filiorum Petri
Tracing your Italian roots back to Fara Filiorum Petri (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 Fara Filiorum Petri.
Fara Filiorum Petri family history at a glance
- Region: Abruzzo
- Province: Chieti
- Type of records: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: from 1809 onwards
- Parish records: often older than civil records (in some cases from the 1500s)
How to research your ancestry in Fara Filiorum Petri
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 Fara Filiorum Petri, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Pasquale, Di Giovanni, Tucci, Iezzi, Ricci, Pinti, Ottaviano, Salvatore, Giammarino, D’Angelo, Di Fulvio, Bucciarelli, De Ritis, Colasante 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 Fara Filiorum Petri!), 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 Fara Filiorum Petri 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 Fara Filiorum Petri — 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 Fara Filiorum Petri 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 Fara Filiorum Petri community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Fara Filiorum Petri
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 Fara Filiorum Petri from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Fara Filiorum Petri, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Fara Filiorum Petri during the past centuries, the City Office of Fara Filiorum Petri 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 Fara Filiorum Petri.
- 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 Fara Filiorum Petri.
Street names in Fara Filiorum Petri
The names of the street in Fara Filiorum Petri, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Fara Filiorum Petri are: VIA SANT’EUFEMIA, VIA COLLI, VIA MADONNA DEL PONTE, VIA COLLE SAN DONATO, VIA PIANE, VIA VICENNE, VIA COLLE ANZOLINO, VIA SAN GIACOMO, VIA SANT’ ANTONIO ABATE, VIA GIARDINO, VIA SAN NICOLA, VIA COLLE PAGNOTTO, VIA FRANCESCO D’URBANO, VIA FUORI PORTA, VIA DI RAPINO, VIA FRADERNA, VIA COLLE PRETORO, VIA GIUSEPPE DELL’OREFICE, TRAVERSA SPIRITO SANTO, VIA CAMPOLUNGO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Fara Filiorum Petri just follow the link below.
Population trends in Fara Filiorum Petri
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Fara Filiorum Petri from the Italian Unification (1861). Understanding how many people lived in the town over time is useful when interpreting migration and family movements.

Church Records in Fara Filiorum Petri
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 Fara Filiorum Petri on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
Planning a visit to Fara Filiorum Petri
From our experience, if you plan to visit Fara Filiorum Petri 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 Fara Filiorum Petri
The names of the street in Fara Filiorum Petri, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Fara Filiorum Petri are: VIA SANT’EUFEMIA, VIA COLLI, VIA MADONNA DEL PONTE, VIA COLLE SAN DONATO, VIA PIANE, VIA VICENNE, VIA COLLE ANZOLINO, VIA SAN GIACOMO, VIA SANT’ ANTONIO ABATE, VIA GIARDINO, VIA SAN NICOLA, VIA COLLE PAGNOTTO, VIA FRANCESCO D’URBANO, VIA FUORI PORTA, VIA DI RAPINO, VIA FRADERNA, VIA COLLE PRETORO, VIA GIUSEPPE DELL’OREFICE, TRAVERSA SPIRITO SANTO, VIA CAMPOLUNGO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Fara Filiorum Petri just follow the link below.
Notary records and other historical sources
Another important source of information is represented by notary documents, which preserve wills, dowries, property sales and contracts. These records are usually kept in provincial and State Archives and can provide valuable details on the social and economic life of your family.
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 Fara Filiorum Petri
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Fara Filiorum Petri. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Historical photographs, prints, and documents from private collections—including ItalianSide’s archive of vintage images from Fara Filiorum Petri and Abruzzo region are available. Old pictures add significant value to your family history research and offer a real sense of the places where your ancestors once lived.

Professional help for research in Fara Filiorum Petri
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Fara Filiorum Petri area, write to farafiliorumpetri@italianside.com or fill the form here. Our expert will study your request and reply with a research plan and a quote tailored to your family history.
Messages from other visitors in Fara Filiorum Petri
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Fara Filiorum Petri forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Fara Filiorum Petri with other people, feel free to leave a message.







1. Nascita e 2. certificato di matrimonio di Ulisses Coladonato forse padre di Marianna Coladonato nata nel 1874 Fila Filiorum.
3. Atto di nascita di Marianna Coladonato nata 1874 Fila Filiorum forse.
I’m trying to find out info on my grandfather, Pacifico (Patsy) Antonelli. I believe he was born in the late 1800s in Abruzzo. I’d like to know his parents and siblings names. He married Maria Caterina (Catie) from the Bronx but I believe her parents, Stella and Peter Mangano were from Abruzzo as well.
Trying to locate records for Dominico Giammarino born 1897 and any siblings He had a brother, Nicola. I believe his father’s name was Rocco.
Thank You
My grandfather was born in Fara Filiorum Petri in the 1890s. His name was Giuseppe DiFulvio. He marries Angela Sigismondi (born in 1899). My father’s name was Italo Trento DiFulvio. Any information about family members still living there wold be wonderful.
Hello, I’m Matias, I’m from Argentina, I found your messagge today, also looking for information about my grand grand parents, did you find any kind of extra information? I found that the father of my great granfather(born, I think in 1900), his name, is Antonio sigismondi, her wife was born in 1890 and the name of her is Maria dominga FELICE. Maybe there is a relationsheep between. Regard, Matias
Grandfather: Giuseppe Ferrante b. 1866 d. 1944 (U.S.)
Grandmother: Giulia Antonelli Ferrante b. June 1, 1869 d. Feb. 10, 1925
Children: Daniel Albert b. 2/1/1895
Mario Nunzio b. 1897
I am trying to find out if grandparents had any siblings, baptism or marriage certificates, etc.
I believe they came to the U.S. in 1903
thank you
I just came across your message as I was researching my husband’s family history. He and his sister are working on the family ancestry. My husband (Robert) is Daniel Albert Ferrante’s grandson. Daniel aka Donato. I can tell you that Donato and Mario Nunzio have 5 sisters and there is another brother Thomas. Which one are you the daughter of? It would be very interesting to share information. My sister in law, Regina, has been in contact with Maria Hughes the grand-daughter of Maria Ferrante (Daniel’s sister). Hope to hear back from you. ~ Patty
I would like to find records of my family in Fara Filiorum Petri. My Grandfather’s name was Camillo Ottaviano. I have no dates, just the town he lived in. I am hoping to find information about him and his history and family. Thank you for any information that you can give me.
Camillo
Hi, yes, I am the granddaughter of Maria Concetta Ferrante Baccile, born on March 21, 1903 in Fara Fillorum Petri,
She came to Phila. With her mother, Julia Antonelli Ferrante and sisters, Eleanor and Clara in 1908.
The siblings are Daniel Donato, 1895, Maria, 1903, Clara,1905, Eleanor, 1907, Concetta,(Connie), 1909, Thomas, 1911 and Filomena (Mae), 1913. There were many babies who were stillborn or died at a young age. I believe there were two baby Eleanor’s and baby Ciera.
I do have certificates for some of them.
My grandfather was born in Fara Filiorum petri in 1881. His name was Camillo D’Alessandro and I was hoping to find any information about him and his family. Thank you in advance.
Rosemary