Genealogy in Fossacesia
Tracing your Italian roots back to Fossacesia (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 Fossacesia.
How to research your ancestry in Fossacesia
Through its network of local experts, ItalianSide has extensive 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 feedback from our customers on our testimonials page
Our experts in Abruzzo region, conducted genealogy research on historical families from Fossacesia, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Caravaggio, Iacobitti, Arrizza, Fantini, Natale, De Simone, Stante, Bucciante, Rotondo, Marrone, Paolucci, Mancini, Susi, Sorgini and others.
Much of the information available about families and individuals in public and private local archives include, in addition to names and dates, further information such as occupations, the address where the family lived (a valuable info if you plan to visit Fossacesia!), 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 Fossacesia and Abruzzo. In previous research projects, our local genealogists have reconstructed family trees, cross-referenced family relationships, traced occupational and residential histories, and deciphered or translated historical documents useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.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
• emigrants database
• 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 to collecting birth and death dates.
In Abruzzo, every municipality — including Fossacesia — 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 Fossacesia 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 Fossacesia community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Fossacesia
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 Fossacesia from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Fossacesia, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Fossacesia during the past centuries, the City Office of Fossacesia 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 Fossacesia.
- 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 Fossacesia.
Fossacesia Emigrants Database
Looking for ancestors who left Fossacesia? Explore our Fossacesia Emigrants Database to discover people who emigrated from this municipality, their destinations, travel details, and other available records. The database is continuously growing thanks to historical sources and contributions from our visitors. Browse the emigrants database from Fossacesia
Street names in Fossacesia
The names of the street in Fossacesia, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Fossacesia are: VIA LUNGOMARE, STRADA STATALE 16 ADRIATICA, VIA LANCIANO, VIA CANAPARO, VIA SANT’EGIDIO, VIA SAN SILVESTRO, STRADA PROVINCIALE 105 PER IL SANGRO, VIA SANGRO, VIA MARINA, VIALE DEI PIOPPI, VIA VITTORIO BACHELET, STRADA PROVINCIALE 217 LANCIANO FOSSACESIA, VIA POLIDORI, VIA CUPA SANT’AGNESE, VIA VIGNA DEL SIGNORE, VIA COLLE CASTAGNA, PIAZZA DEL POPOLO, VIA PRIMO MAGGIO, TRAVERSA PER ROCCA SAN GIOVANNI, VIA PIANTONATA and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Fossacesia just follow the link below.
Population trends in Fossacesia
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Fossacesia 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 Fossacesia
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, with backgrounds in history and archival studies, can consult the parish archives of Fossacesia on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
If you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Fossacesia:
S. DONATO MARTIRE – Via Bonavia, 1
S. SILVESTRO PAPA – Via S. Silvestro, 4 – Villascorciosa
Planning a visit to Fossacesia
From our experience, if you plan to visit Fossacesia 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.
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 Fossacesia
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Fossacesia. 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 Fossacesia 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.
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I am researching my father’s family. His name is Giovanni Cerrone from Fossacesia. He was born around 1900 or 1905. His father’s name is Nicola and mother’s name Berenice Annachini. I want to know of my father’s siblings and of his grandparents. do these names sound familiar to anyone?
Hi, I am trying to find out how many brother or sisters my grandfather had and where he came from. The place shoud be Fossacesia.
Hello, I’m interested in getting a copy of birth records for my husband Emilio Francesco Ciampini born in Fossacesia November 13, 1949 to Giovanni and Giacinta.
Ciao, io soon partido da fossacesia nel lontano 1949, per a dare in Argentina ,adesso risiedo a Toronto Canada, lo vi chiedo gentilmente si e possible di farmi pervenire, la data di mascita di nio Nonno Sorgini Michele , per le mie informazioni Luis e nato tra 1860 e il 1870 ,vi ringrazio per per qualche informazioni grazie Mille ( ciao).
Hola soy argentina de la ciudad de Tandil estoy haciendo geneologia mi abuela de apellido Campitelli ella se vino ala argentina en la epoca de la guerra. Nunca quiso hablar de ello. No se quienes fueron sus padres sus papeles dicen haber nacido en Atessa pero investigando encontre muchos Campitelli de esta localidad. Tal vez ella nacio alli. No se.Busco informacion . Ella se llamaba savia campitelli nacio el 21 de febrero de 1909
Hi, I am trying to help a friend get a copy of her grandfather’s birth certificate or passport. Can someone advise me on whom to contact? Her grandfather was born in Brazil, but returned home to the Fossacesia area soon after. Her grandfather’s information:
Name: Giovannni Vincenzo Pagliarone
Date of Birth: 26 September 1897
Place of Birth: Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Immigrated to Canada:1914
Father: Alessandro Pagliarone
Mother: Eusebia Moretti
Thank you very much for any help or advice you can provide!
Ciao, sto cercando di aiutare un amico a ottenere una copia del certificato di nascita o del passaporto di suo nonno. Può qualcuno sapere chi metta in contatto con? Il nonno è nato in Brasile, ma subito dopo è tornato a casa nell’area di Fossacesia. Le informazioni di suo nonno:
Nome: Giovannni Vincenzo Pagliarone
Data di nascita: 26 settembre 1897
Luogo di nascita: Franca, Sao Paulo, Brasile
Immigrato in Canada:1914
Padre: Alessandro Pagliarone
Madre: Eusebia Moretti
Grazie mille per qualsiasi aiuto o consiglio che puoi fornire !!
hola! mi abuela nacio en fossacesia y quiere saber si aun hay familiares de ella viviendo ahi.
su apellido es D’orazio hija de Giovanni D’orazio y Rina Tamburrini.
si nos pueden dar alguna informacion se lo agredecemos muchos.
Hello:
I am interested in finding out if Donato Marrone born August 9, 1899 son of Nicola Donato Marrone and Serofina Cherrone was actually born in Fossacesia. Thank you!!
Hi Kathy
This was my grandfather Donato Marrone, His father was Nicola Donato Marrone, As from what I know that Donato was a only child. Nicola Marrone and his wife Serofina Cherrone had a farm that grew olives and produced olive oil. May grandfather immigrated to South Bend Indiana around 1923. He married Angiolina Valnete, she also was born in Fossacesica, she was born March 1 1905.
Ciao, In primo, ti prego perdonami se la traduzione non è del tutto chiaro. Sto usando “Google Translate”. Vorrei ricevere una copia della nascita di mia madre e certificato di morte. Lei è nato in Brasile, ma lei ha fatto avere un certificato di nascita da Fossacesia. Ho avuto una copia da Fossacesia, ma con mia grande tristezza, è andato mancante. Mi potete aiutare? Ho anche nato a Fossacesia. Ho tutte le informazioni necessarie.
Grazie mille.
Sylvia