Genealogy in San Vito Chietino
Tracing your Italian roots back to San Vito Chietino (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 San Vito Chietino.
How to research your ancestry in San Vito Chietino
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 San Vito Chietino, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: D’Alessandro, Cupido, Iezzi, Altobelli, Catenaro, Bianco, Veri, De Nardis, Nenna, Berghella, Olivieri, Mancini, De Nobile, Nardone 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 San Vito Chietino!), 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 San Vito Chietino 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cross-referenced family relationships, traced occupational and residential histories, and deciphered or translated historical documents useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.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 San Vito Chietino — 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 San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in San Vito Chietino
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 San Vito Chietino from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from San Vito Chietino, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in San Vito Chietino during the past centuries, the City Office of San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino.
- 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 San Vito Chietino.
San Vito Chietino Emigrants Database
Looking for ancestors who left San Vito Chietino? Explore our San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino
Street names in San Vito Chietino
The names of the street in San Vito Chietino, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in San Vito Chietino are: VIA SAN ROCCO, VIA RAFFAELLO SANZIO, CONTRADA SANTO FINO, CONTRADA PASSO TUCCI, CONTRADA PORTELLE, VIA PAPA GIOVANNI VENTITREESIMO, CONTRADA MANCINI, VIA ADRIATICA NORD, VIA FRENTANA, CORSO GIACOMO MATTEOTTI, VIA NAZIONALE, CONTRADA PONTONE, CONTRADA SAN ROCCO VECCHIO, CONTRADA SCIUTICO, VIA MICHELANGELO, VIA NAZIONALE ADRIATICA, CONTRADA CESE, CORSO TRIESTE E TRENTO, CONTRADA VICENDE, VIA NAZARIO SAURO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in San Vito Chietino just follow the link below.
Population trends in San Vito Chietino
The chart below shows the demographic trends in San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino
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 San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino:
S. MARIA DEL PORTO – Largo Argentieri – Marina
IMMACOLATA CONCEZIONE – Via N. Sauro, 1
MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE – 66038 SANT APOLLINARE CHIETINO CH
Planning a visit to San Vito Chietino
From our experience, if you plan to visit San Vito Chietino 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 San Vito Chietino
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within San Vito Chietino. 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 San Vito Chietino 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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My Great Grandfather was Enrico D’Angelo, from San Vito Chietino. Enrico marrried Marianna Cupido in 1885. They had 6 Children four boys survived, Carmine D’Angelo born 18 May 1893. Giustino D’Angelo born 18 July 1891. Giuseppe D’Angelo born 16 July 1896. Felice D’Angelo born 1. January 1889 and died 17 September 1967 San Vito Chietino, Felice D’Angelo had two children Nicoletta D’Angelo Born 18 January 1928 and died 12 December 2013, and Maria D’Angelo. Can you put me in touch with someone who may have more information on my Great Grandfather Enrico D’Angelo? Thank you
Hi Robert
We are also looking into the history of D’Angelo family because we bought the villa in San Vito Chietino that Felice D’Angelo built and lived in with Donato, Maria and Nicoletta . Donato was married to Maria .
We have photos of Felice and Donato we found their Identity cards !
Rebecca and Antony
My great great grandfather was Dominick Scipione who was a traveling silk merchant when he met his future wife Giacinta Iavicola. In 1849 they had a son Vito Scipione whose marriage record states he was born in San Vito Chietino. Dominick’s family were upset that he did not marry someone from their hometown of Sulmona so it is assumed that Giacinta may have come from San Vito Chietino. Can you put me in touch with someone who can direct me with an address for civil records in this town?
My grandfather Antonino Rocco Tosti (dob 24 April 1895) was from San Vito Chietino. My husband and I are coming from the US next month and I want to see if I can find any information on his family. His parents were Luigi Tosti and Mariangela Rossi. Can you give me any advice on where to begin and look for this information.
Luigi Carlo Tosto (born 4.4.1835) widow of Anna Maria di Francescantonio (1833-1865) married Mariangela Rossi (13.4.1858-18.10.1942). Among sons Rosario Tosto (18.5.1887-25.3.1955) marry Jennie Pacini (1889-1972); Antonino Tosto (24.4.1895-6.4.1982) marry Esther Maria Pellegrino (1897-1990). Both emigrated in U.S.A. Rosario renamed “Robert Tosti” and Antonino “Anthony Tosti) and both become successful business man and builders in New York. Antonino “Anthony” had Louis Peter Tosti (1923-2016) NASA engineer, Mariangela Myra Tosti (1925-1980), Gloria Tosti (198-2020), Adele Tosti (1930-2007), Vivienne Tosti (1933-1994). You can find all these essential info and more on Tosto-Tosti families based in San Vito Chietino
Salve dalla Carolina del Nord!
Sto cercando di ricostruire la storia di un mio antenato diretto, Joseph Tosto (indicato anche come George Joseph Tosto), che compare a Portsmouth, nella Carolina del Nord, intorno al 1850. Nella nostra famiglia si tramanda da generazioni che si ammalò mentre si trovava a bordo di una nave, fu lasciato a Portsmouth, guarì e decise di rimanere qui. Il cognome Tosto è ancora presente nella nostra famiglia.
Secondo una tradizione familiare più recente, Joseph proveniva dalla “Sicilia”, mentre le prime fonti americane sembrano indicare semplicemente “Europa”. Poiché all’epoca l’Abruzzo faceva parte del Regno delle Due Sicilie, sto cercando di capire se, nel corso delle generazioni, “Due Sicilie” possa essere diventato semplicemente “Sicilia” nel racconto familiare.
Joseph dovrebbe essere nato intorno al 1814–1816, anche se sto considerando un intervallo più ampio, circa 1805–1822. Mi interessano in particolare le antiche famiglie Tosto/Tosti di San Vito Chietino.
Riccardo, se per caso leggerà questo messaggio: i suoi commenti e le sue ricerche sulla famiglia Tosto di San Vito hanno immediatamente attirato la mia attenzione.
Nelle sue ricerche ha mai incontrato un Giuseppe, Giorgio, Giuseppe Giorgio, o un altro uomo Tosto/Tosti di quella generazione che successivamente scompare dai registri locali, parte per mare, emigra oppure del quale non è stato possibile ricostruire la vita successiva?
Alcuni alberi genealogici americani indicano come genitori di Joseph un Bartolomeo Tosto e una Dominica/Domenica Flora Francisca. Non sono però riuscito a trovare documenti originali che confermino questi nomi, quindi per ora li considero soltanto indizi.
Le sarei davvero molto grato per qualsiasi informazione o nome che possa sembrarle familiare. Quasi 180 anni dopo, i discendenti di Joseph e il cognome Tosto sono ancora qui, sulla costa della Carolina del Nord.