Genealogy in Furci
Tracing your Italian roots back to Furci (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 Furci.
Furci 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 Furci
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 Furci, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Ciancaglini, Rocchio, Colamarino, Marocco, Giuliani, Farina, Amicucci, Daniele, Argentieri, Di Silvio, Marra, Spagnoli, De Luca, Sapio 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 Furci!), 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 Furci 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 Furci — 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 Furci 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 Furci community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Furci
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 Furci from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Furci, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Furci during the past centuries, the City Office of Furci 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 Furci.
- 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 Furci.
Street names in Furci
The names of the street in Furci, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Furci are: VIALE BEATO ANGELO, VIA ROMA, VIA DUCA D’AOSTA, VIA VICENNE II, VICO SECONDO DI VIA VICENNE II, VIA CESARE BATTISTI, VIA VICENNE I, VIA RISCHIARO, VIA TRENTO E TRIESTE, VICO PRIMO DI VIA VICENNE II, VIA PIAVE, VIA CASELLETTA, PIAZZA UMBERTO I, CONTRADA MORELLE, VIA CIRCONVALLAZIONE, VICO PRIMO DI VIA RISCHIARO, VIA GIUSEPPE MAZZINI, CONTRADA MORGE, CONTRADA CASALFORZATO, VIA CASA DEL BEATO ANGELO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Furci just follow the link below.
Population trends in Furci
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Furci 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 Furci
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 Furci 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 Furci:
S. SABINO VESCOVO – P.zza Beato Angelo
Planning a visit to Furci
From our experience, if you plan to visit Furci 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 Furci
The names of the street in Furci, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Furci are: VIALE BEATO ANGELO, VIA ROMA, VIA DUCA D’AOSTA, VIA VICENNE II, VICO SECONDO DI VIA VICENNE II, VIA CESARE BATTISTI, VIA VICENNE I, VIA RISCHIARO, VIA TRENTO E TRIESTE, VICO PRIMO DI VIA VICENNE II, VIA PIAVE, VIA CASELLETTA, PIAZZA UMBERTO I, CONTRADA MORELLE, VIA CIRCONVALLAZIONE, VICO PRIMO DI VIA RISCHIARO, VIA GIUSEPPE MAZZINI, CONTRADA MORGE, CONTRADA CASALFORZATO, VIA CASA DEL BEATO ANGELO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Furci 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 Furci
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Furci. 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 Furci 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 Furci
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Furci area, write to furci@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 Furci
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Furci forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Furci with other people, feel free to leave a message.







My mother, aunt, uncle, grandmother and granfather were born in Furci, Italy. Would like to get some info. to see if her cousins are still there. Their names are: Dominic A Cianciosi, Domenica (Rodino) Cianciosi, Ida Maria Cianciosi (Borelli), Josephine Cianciosi, Albert Cianciosi. They came to Reading, Pa.
Dominic had 4 Brothers; Frank, Anthony, ?
My mother was Josephine. Visited Furci in June 2024. Houses with the name Cianciosi, 2 members of the local commune named Cianciosi, the centenary is full of them, Largo Cianciosi is a street in Furci. Beautiful place! You must visit! Mark
I’m a cianciosi myself from my cousins Thomas Barbara & Thomas (Ricky cianciosi) write my email if you wanna know more about there history
Hello! I Believe that my great,great, great grandfather is Concezio Colamarino, wife of Maria Cianciosi. My great great grandfather would be Michelangelo Colamarino who came to America. The records are a little strange. Please tell me more if I am correct!
Wait a minute I’m from reading Pa my family’s the cianciosi and borelli and Disanto I’ll tell you more of there history email me
I’m from reading Pennsylvania were related to the cianciosi and borelliemail me if u wanna know more history of my family
I’m looking for information about my grandfather and his brother. They came to the United states in the 1920’s from Furci. His name was Angelo Lamanti and his brother was named Luigi Lamonde. not even sure if that was their last names but looking for similar last names
Sounds familiar my great grand father’s name was Angelo Disanto from furci italy if it sounds familiar email me I’ll tell more of his history.
Would like family backgound on Orazio Argentieri born Furci 1901 and Theodora Yavicoli born Furci 1909. They are my great grandparents Theodoras parents were Joseph Yavicoli born 1881 and Michelina Dimatti born 1890.
I’m a disanto/rocchio my name is Justin my great grand fathers name is Angelo Disanto A general in war have his pictures I’m in america by the way if you can meet me it would be an honor!
I’m looking for information about my great grandfather. He came to the US in 1903 from Furci. His name here was Nicholas Morey -we believe it was Murri before he came over. He was married to Angeline Penza. Any information is greatly appreciated. I will be visiting Furci in June 2016! THANKS 🙂 –