Genealogy in Goriano Sicoli
Tracing your Italian roots back to Goriano Sicoli (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 Goriano Sicoli.
How to research your ancestry in Goriano Sicoli
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 Goriano Sicoli, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Di Carlo, De Santis, De Sanctis, Bucciarelli, Paolucci, Grilli, De Mutiis, La Porta, Pomponio, Cifani, Trinetti, Zaccardelli, Merolli, Ferrini 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 Goriano Sicoli!), 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 Goriano Sicoli 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cross-referenced family relationships, traced occupational and residential histories, and deciphered or translated historical documents useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.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 Goriano Sicoli — 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 Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Goriano Sicoli
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 Goriano Sicoli from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Goriano Sicoli, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Goriano Sicoli during the past centuries, the City Office of Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli.
- 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 Goriano Sicoli.
Goriano Sicoli Emigrants Database
Looking for ancestors who left Goriano Sicoli? Explore our Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli
Street names in Goriano Sicoli
The names of the street in Goriano Sicoli, can help identify ancestral addresses found in civil records, parish documents, and old family papers.
At today, some of the main streets in Goriano Sicoli are: VIA ROMA, VIA GIOVANNI PAOLUCCI, VIA LONGARE DELLA VALLE, VIA DELLA CROCICCHIA, VIA CONTRADA LA CHIUSA, VIA PORTA BARRACCA, VIA DELLA CORTE, VIA DELLE VALLI, VIA CLAUDIA VALERIA, VIA SOTTO LA CORTE, VIA SANTA CROCE, VIA SOTTO IL TORRIONE, VIA DEL MUNICIPIO, VIA CAVALIERI DI VITTORIO VENETO, VIA DELLA COLOMBAIA, PIAZZA DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI, VIA DELL’ASSUNTA, VIA PORTA DI MURRO, PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA, VIA CITTA’ DI STATULE and others.
If you want help to identify street names connected with your ancestors in Goriano Sicoli just follow the link below.
Population trends in Goriano Sicoli
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli
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 Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli:
S. MARIA NUOVA – 67030 GORIANO SICOLI AQ
Planning a visit to Goriano Sicoli
From our experience, if you plan to visit Goriano Sicoli 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 Goriano Sicoli
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Goriano Sicoli. 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 Goriano Sicoli 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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Buongiorno, ho comprato un vecchio libro dove ho trovato una cartolina del 1917 indirizzata al sergente Pietro Desantis con timbro postale di Goriano Sicoli, e un contratto del 1923 in cui ci sono anche i nomi di Maria bucciarelli e Simone Giancola emigrato a Sacramento.
Wanting more info on my fathers side if the family . His name was Ilario Cifani . Born in Goriano 9/1930.
My great gr Grandfather was Celestino DeSantis. One of his son’s, Antonio DeSantis was my great Grandfather. His son, Giovanni DeSantis was my Grandfather. Giovanni came to the United States when he was a teenager. His sister (my Auntie), Aquilina married Giovanni DeMutiis, and they went back to Goriano Sicoli many times to visit. Does anyone know who my relatives are?
I was named after my grandfather Francisco De Sanctis. He was married to Gemma, He last name may have been Allega but I am not sure.My father was Alberto De Sanctis but by the time I was born, the last name had been changed to De Santis. I was born in Goriano but emigrated to Hamilton Ontario,Canada in 1952 with my mother Lucia. Her maiden name was Pocobene. My father had emigrated there in 1951. Most of my father’s family stayed in Goriano except for an uncle who went to Pittsburg, I believe. He would visit us in Hamilton a few times. My father’s family had several children with my father being the youngest. He was about the same age as one of his uncles Elmo whom I met. My father was also related to the BUCCIARELLI family. There were at least a couple of BUCCIARELLI families in Hamilton.In fact, there are quite a few families from Goriano living in Hamilton, Ontario. Many emigrated here in the 1950’s and 1960’s.There were at least 4 different families with the De Santis last name from Goriano in Hamilton. There are also some other families with the last name De Santis in Hamilton but not from Goriano.
My DeSantis family from Goriano Sicoli are also related to the Bucciarelli family. My (Maria Giancola) Great Grandmother’s Mom was a Bucciarelli, she was married to Girolamo Giancola. Maria was married to Antonio DeSantis. Antonio was deported back to Italy, but Maria remained in Sacramento, California. My Aunts had told me we had relatives who lived in Canada.
Hello my great grandfather’s name was Giovanni (John) De Santis. He was from this town and I am very interested in his roots or the De Santis roots in general so any information helps please.
My grandfather’s name was Giovanni (John) DeSantis, and he was from Goriano Sicoli. Maybe it’s the same person.
Frank, we must be related. I’m at DeSantis living in California. My Great Great Grandmother was a Bucciarelli. I know I have relatives who went to Canada, from Goriano Sicoli.
I’m interested in the ferrinni family lineage
Hello,
I’m interested in the Celestino DeSantis family, which is the father of Gemma DeSantis Also the Girolamo Giancola family, and the Annunziata Bucciarelli family (she was married to Girolamo Giancola). I am interested in all relatives who have passed away, and living relatives. If you know of any relatives which are living and would like to correspond, please contact me for better contact info.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you are able to provide.
Sincerely,
Teri DeSantis
Hello, I need help researching the Cifani and DeSantis side of my family. Both born in Goriano Sicoli late 1800’s
Gennaro Cifani born 23 JUN 1884
married to:
Gemma DeSantis born 12-28-1876
marriage date unknown. May have been married in the states
Hi There,
I’m interested by the family BUCCIARELLI in Goriano Sicoli (my mother’s family).
Best Regards,
Tony D’AMBROSIO