Genealogy in Castel di Sangro
Tracing your Italian roots back to Castel di Sangro (in L’Aquila 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 Castel di Sangro.
How to research your ancestry in Castel di Sangro
Through its network of local experts, ItalianSide has extensive experience in genealogical research in the province of L’Aquila. 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 Castel di Sangro, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Onorato, D’Amico, Iacobucci, Marchionna, Caruso, Petrarca, Fiocca, Buzzelli, Gasbarro, Antonelli, Catullo, Damico, Capotosto, Di Carlo 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 Castel di Sangro!), 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 Castel di Sangro 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cross-referenced family relationships, traced occupational and residential histories, and deciphered or translated historical documents useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.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 Castel di Sangro — 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 Castel di Sangro and in the Province of L’Aquila 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 Castel di Sangro community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Castel di Sangro
In towns and villages of Abruzzo and in L’Aquila province, civil registration offices were established in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Castel di Sangro from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Castel di Sangro, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Castel di Sangro during the past centuries, the City Office of Castel di Sangro 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 Castel di Sangro.
- 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 Castel di Sangro.
Castel di Sangro Emigrants Database
Looking for ancestors who left Castel di Sangro? Explore our Castel di Sangro 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 Castel di Sangro
Street names in Castel di Sangro
The names of the street in Castel di Sangro, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Castel di Sangro are: VIA CHIETI, VIA VENTI SETTEMBRE, CORSO VITTORIO EMANUELE, STRADA NUMERO QUATTRO, VIA PORTA NAPOLI, VIA L’AQUILA, VIA DELLA CROCE, PIAZZA UMBERTO PRIMO, VIA PONTE NUOVO, VIA FOSSO LA PIETRA, VIA SANGRO, VIA TERAMO, VIA MONTE AMARO, VIA NICOLA MANCINI, VIA PANORAMICA, VIA PESCARA, VIA NEVIERA, CONTRADA FONTE VANIERO, VIA RIVIERA, VIA AURELIO BALZANO and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Castel di Sangro just follow the link below.
Population trends in Castel di Sangro
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Castel di Sangro 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 Castel di Sangro
Church archives in L’Aquila 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 Castel di Sangro 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 Castel di Sangro:
S. GIOVANNI BATTISTA – 67031 CASTEL DI SANGRO AQ
S. MARIA ASSUNTA – 67031 CASTEL DI SANGRO AQ
S. NICOLA DI BARI – 67031 CASTEL DI SANGRO AQ
Planning a visit to Castel di Sangro
From our experience, if you plan to visit Castel di Sangro 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 Castel di Sangro
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Castel di Sangro. 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 Castel di Sangro 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 looking for the Marchionna family and Fiocca.
Hi, I am looking for information on The Rossi family, in particular information on the family that Adelaid Rossi (she emigrated to USA in 1904)belonged to.. My specific question is did she have any sister’s who gave birth to a boy in 1900 in Castel di Sangro? Did an older sister of Adelaid also emigrate to America specifically Akron Ohio?.
Hello, I am looking for information on the Colangelo family. My great grandfather was Pietro Colangelo 8 Jan 1866 in Castel di Sangro, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. Hi married Maria Buzzelli who was born January 19, 1873 • Castel di Sangro, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. I have been able to go back on the Buzzelli family but not the Colangelo side. Thanks for any insight!
Il mio nonno si chiamava Rosario Rocci da Castel di Sangro. La mia Bonna si chiamava Pasqua Di Vincenzo. Partironno per gli stati uniti negli anni 1900-1910. Cerco informazione della loro nascita, genitori, fratelli, sorelle.
I am looking for information on Phillomena Marzano and her husband Sullivan D’Amico, reported to be from Castel di Sangro. I know that their son, Domenico Salvatore D’Amico was also born here on 15 December 1890. Domenico’s wife Caroline was also from Italy.
My grandfather, Francesco Marcantonio was born in Castel di Sangro, August 15, 1896. My great grandfather, Venceslao Liberatore was born in Castel di Sangro, August 19, 1876. Both emigrated to the US in the early 1900s ending up in Akron, OH. I would like to find out who their parents, grandparents, siblings were in Castel di Sangro. Can you help or direct me where to go?
Thank you very much. I visited Castel di Sangro just last month but could only stay one day. It was a Sunday so i could not go to the bibliotheca. I loved the town and want to go back. I felt at home.
Charles Holland
Interesting… I grew up around Akron and I’m currently researching my family who’s Italian roots stem from Castel di Sangro. Our surname is Phillips, and our Italian surname from Castel di Sangro was Mazzocco…. My great great grandfather Carlo Mazzocco and his wife Maria Petrarca came from Naples to Ellis Island in 1903 with his son and daughter Vincento and Antonietta, and settled in Akron shortly after. I wonder the correlation?!
Our italian roots are also from Castel Di Sangro but moved to Akron. Super cool! We stem from the Mazzocco lineage in Castel Di Sangro.
I am looking for the marriage record of Girolomo Francesco Varrato and Anna Buzzelli who were married on 12 June 1889 in Castel di Sangro. I believe this may be the 2nd marriage of Girolomo, born 12 Jan 1853 and the 1st marriage of Anna, born about 1866. Both were born in Castel di Sangro.
Girolamo Francesco Varrato, the son of Giovanni Varrato and Rosa D’Andrea, was born in Castel di Sangro on January 13, 1853, married Anna Buzzelli, the daughter of Giovanni Buzzelli and Maria di Luca in Castel di Sangro on January 12, 1889. It was his second marriage. Girolamo married Aurora Petrarca, the daughter of Domenico Petrarca and Eleonora D’Amico, in Castel di Sangro on October 3, 1878. Girolamo Varrato is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Gallitzin, PA.
I have a great grandfather Ralph Varrato born in Castel di Sangro.
He married Jenny Lobert from Guardialfier, Italy on Feb 11 1911
He came over at age 14 her 10. They had 10 kids. They resided in Vandergrift, Pa Any additional information in connection with them would be greatly appreciated.
Raphael Varrato is my great Grandfather as well. My grandfather, Domenick, was one of his (9 or 11) kids.
My grandfather, Michael Varrato, was Ralph’s brother. We are trying to find out the names of their parents. Can you help us?
My grandfather, Michael Varrato, was Ralph’s brother. I am trying to find out their parent’s names.
I am doing research on my grandfather and his family who came from Castel di Sangro. Domenico Frattura is my grandfather and was born in Castel di Sangro June 27, 1897. If I could get a copy of his birth certificate it would help me build my family tree. I also know he had brothers and a sister. Their names were Gaetano, Niccolo, Giuseppina, and Ernesto. I know nothing more about them, for example: when were they born, did they marry and have kids, are there more brothers and sisters? Any information regarding them would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for relatives in Castel since my grandfather emigrated to America from there.
Trying to find the names of my grandpa’s parents. His name was Tommaso Paul Petrarca, born 3/3/1888 in Costel De Sangro. Also, was he married and, if so, to whom?
Thank you!
Good Day – Did your Patrarca’s settle in Chicago or Canada?
Trying to find out if there is more information about the history of Candida (Cantita) Capone born circa 1878 in Castel de Sangro, L’Aquila, Abruzzo Italy. I have the information of who she married (Matteo Ficocello, who was born March 14, 1915 in Sabine Italy). And we pretty much have everything after that, just trying to find out her history and that of Matteo Ficocello’s family history prior to that. Any information would be helpful! Thank you!
Hello. I am looking for some more information on the Leone/Biasella branch of my family. Antonio Leone (b. 1860) married Giacondina Biasella in 1885. They immigrated to the U.S. sometime between 1887 and 1891.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
hola, desde argentina busco datos de Graciana Gasbarre, que fuera esposa de Cayetano Marranti , en L’aquila Italias.-
Hello. Looking for a history of Cayetano Marranti, married to Graciana Gasbarre. Emmigrated to Argentina with two sons, Aurelio and Antonio Marranti. Have records of entry into Argentina in 1881. 🙂 Ciao. Alla ricerca di una storia di Cayetano Marranti, sposato con Graciana Gasbarre. Emigrato in Argentina con due figli, Aurelio e Antonio Marranti. Avere registrazioni di entrata in Argentina nel 1881.
Hello I was wondering if you have any information about Assunta Maria Marchonni and Ferdinando Caruso. Ferdinand and Assunta were married and moved to the United States.
Assunta’s Birthday was August 20, 1887
Ferdinando’s birthday was February 16th 1885
Good Afternoon,
I am working on my genealogy. My paternal grandfather, Nicola Corrado came to the US in early 1900′. He brought his wife back from Italy a little later. Her name was Assunta Deluca.
I was told that they were from Castel di Sangro. I am trying to find distant relatives that still live in Castel di Sangro or in Abruzzo, Any information would be helpful.
Searching for any DeSabato/DiSabato relatives. My grandfather, Ippolito DeSabato, emigrated from Castel di Sangro in 1902 with his father Antonio and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Antonio returned to Castel di Sangro shortly after that.
Do you know if these DeSababtos had any relation to Jerome and Emmeddia DeSabato who migrated to Pittsburg in the 1910s?