Genealogy in Fresagrandinaria
Tracing your Italian roots back to Fresagrandinaria (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 Fresagrandinaria.
Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria
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 Fresagrandinaria, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Di Biase, Dugo, Antonini, Ottaviano, Gabriele, D’Ugo, Stefano, Cieri, Albanese, Di Cesare, D’Alfonso, D’Ercole, Delle Donne, D’Alessandro 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 Fresagrandinaria!), 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 Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria — 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 Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Fresagrandinaria
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 Fresagrandinaria from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Fresagrandinaria, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Fresagrandinaria during the past centuries, the City Office of Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria.
- 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 Fresagrandinaria.
Street names in Fresagrandinaria
The names of the street in Fresagrandinaria, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Fresagrandinaria are: CORSO UMBERTO PRIMO, VIALE QUATTRO NOVEMBRE, CONTRADA GUARDIOLA ALTA, VIA ORIENTALE, VIA SALITA ANNECCHIA, VIA SAN ROCCO, VIALE DELLA LIBERTA`, VIA PAPA GIOVANNI VENTITREESIMO, VIA LUIGI DI SAVOIA, VIA TOMMASO DI PETTA, VIA ROMA, CONTRADA PIANA DELLA GUARDIOLA, VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE TERZO, VIA VENTICINQUE APRILE, VIA SAN MARTINO, CONTRADA PAGLIARINI, VIA DELLA MADONNINA, VIA GIUSEPPE MAZZINI, VIA DELL’EMIGRANTE, VIA ROMOLO DE MARTINIS and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Fresagrandinaria just follow the link below.
Population trends in Fresagrandinaria
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria
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 Fresagrandinaria on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
Planning a visit to Fresagrandinaria
From our experience, if you plan to visit Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria
The names of the street in Fresagrandinaria, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Fresagrandinaria are: CORSO UMBERTO PRIMO, VIALE QUATTRO NOVEMBRE, CONTRADA GUARDIOLA ALTA, VIA ORIENTALE, VIA SALITA ANNECCHIA, VIA SAN ROCCO, VIALE DELLA LIBERTA`, VIA PAPA GIOVANNI VENTITREESIMO, VIA LUIGI DI SAVOIA, VIA TOMMASO DI PETTA, VIA ROMA, CONTRADA PIANA DELLA GUARDIOLA, VIA VITTORIO EMANUELE TERZO, VIA VENTICINQUE APRILE, VIA SAN MARTINO, CONTRADA PAGLIARINI, VIA DELLA MADONNINA, VIA GIUSEPPE MAZZINI, VIA DELL’EMIGRANTE, VIA ROMOLO DE MARTINIS and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Fresagrandinaria. 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 Fresagrandinaria 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 Fresagrandinaria
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Fresagrandinaria area, write to fresagrandinaria@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 Fresagrandinaria
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Fresagrandinaria forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Fresagrandinaria with other people, feel free to leave a message.







My grandfather was Valentino Ottaviano and grandmother was Frances Delellis. Both were born in Fresagrandinaria. My grandfather’s parents were Dominico Ottaviano and Rosa Bontempo. They too lived in Fresa. That’s as far back as I know. Would love to know how far back my family lived in Fresa.
Buongiorno, vorrei sapere se posso ottenere il Certificato di nascita di mio nonno mateno.Grazie!!
NICOLAS CHIERI nato nel 1890 a Fresagrandinaria
My grandfather was born here,I believe 1879. Dominic Longo,could be a different spelling of Dominic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for relatives for Messere. My great grandfather and his siblings immigrated to united states in 1908. Thank you
I’m trying to find information on a Michele Maiale and or Maiale family whom I believe lived in Fresagrandinaria in the early 1900’s. Any information you could forward would be greatly appreciated!
Steve,
I live in New Jersey. My grandfather John Maiale came to the United States about 90 years ago and passed away in 1978. He lived most of his life in New Jersey, but had brothers who lived in Delaware, Pennsylvania and later in Florida. I never met a sister, but there may have been one. They grew up in Fresagrandinaria.
Donna