Miglionico Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Miglionico (in Matera province, Basilicata region) begins with understanding which records exist and where they are preserved. On this page you’ll find a clear guide to the historical sources as birth, marriage and death civil and religious records available for family history in Miglionico.
Miglionico family history at a glance
- Region: Basilicata
- Province: Matera
- Type of records: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: from 1809 onwards
- Parish records: often older than civil records (in some cases from the 1600s)
How to research your ancestry in Miglionico
Thanks to its network of local experts, Italianside has developed significant experience in genealogical research in the province of Matera. 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 Basilicata region, conducted genealogy research on historical families from Miglionico, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Lascaro, Ventura, Amati, Salerno, Centonze, Perrino, Musillo, Acito, Dambrosio, Marinaro, Perrone, Pellegrini, Matera, Piccinni 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 Miglionico), 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 Miglionico and Basilicata. During the previous activities, our local genealogists 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
• 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.
Italian family history research: Beyond Names and Dates
Italian genealogy is deeply local. It can’t be reduced only about collecting birth and death dates.
In Basilicata, every municipality — including Miglionico — 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 Miglionico and in the Province of Matera will be of help 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 Miglionico community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Miglionico
In towns and villages of Basilicata and in Matera province, civil registration offices were established in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Miglionico from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Miglionico, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Miglionico during the past centuries, the City Office of Miglionico 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 Miglionico.
- 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 Basilicata and specifically in Miglionico.
Population trends in Miglionico
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Miglionico 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 Miglionico
Church archives in Matera 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 Basilicata, 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 Miglionico 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 Miglionico:
S. MARIA MAGGIORE – Largo Chiesa Madre
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.
Historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Historical photographs, prints, and documents from private collections—including ItalianSide’s archive of vintage images from Miglionico and Basilicata 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.
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 Miglionico
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Miglionico. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Miglionico
From our experience, if you plan to visit Miglionico 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.
With the results collected by our genealogist before your trip, you will have more time to enjoy the town and its surroundings, walking in the footsteps of your ancestors.
Ready to explore Miglionico? Discover our travel proposals to Basilicata and Miglionico — or to other destinations across Italy. Our itineraries are developed with our trusted tour operator partners and supported by the expertise of our local specialists, who design personalized heritage journeys in the footsteps of your ancestors.
Professional help for research in Miglionico
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Miglionico area, write to miglionico@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 Miglionico
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Miglionico forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Miglionico with other people, feel free to leave a message.
Hello,
I am looking for a marriage certificate of my great grandfather. I wanted to know how much it will cost to have one of your experts look for it.
Thanks
I am visiting Miglionico in April 2024 and would like to research my family. The name is Trifoglio or Trifogli. Please advise.
I have addresses and photos from long ago.
My husband and I are planning a month long trip to Italy. Miglionico will be one of our stops.
We have a lifes journal by Brigadier General Giuseppe Mucci and was translated to English for our family in 1995.
Giuseppe received a degree in Jurisprudence and was first to begin revolt against the Bourbons.
His wish was to have his journal known to the youth of Miglionico, telling of his moral, physical sufferings during World War I. As well as the valor of soldiers he served along side.
Family history tells of a Priest named Leonardo Mucci who established a lay benefice called S. Maria da Valenzano to be bequeated to the male descendants of the Mucci family who began a priestly career.
Would someone be interested in this journal?
Linda Mucci
My 2nd great grandfather Salvatore Groia was born 19 Apr 1851 in Miglionico. His parents are Giuseppe Groia and Antonia Cufaro. I was wondering if anyone had any further information on his ancestry. I also have that Giuseppe’s father was Francesco Groia.
My last name is Miglionico and I am trying to find out if it is derived from Miglionico Italy and what connection we have to it.
I would love some assistance as to where I need to look, and/or who I can speak to.
My great grandfather was Emmanuele Materdomini and was born in Miglionico, his son my grandfather was Nicola Materdomini, his wife was Maria Paolicelli and he went to the US in the early 1900’s. Any information about my family is appreciated
My grandfather was Michele Sollecito ,who moved to Amsterdam NY USA. He was a contractor in Amsterdam NY with his brother .
I have been researching my great grandfather Vito Michele Taddonio born in Jan 27th 1880 in Miglionico for years now. He married Antonia…Antionette Carretta in Miglionico as well. They had 3 boys. Giovanni…my grandfather….Francesco and Mario Joseph
I have struggled to find siblings of my great grandfather. His dealth certificate does state his father was Giovanni Taddonio.
I am finally going to Miglionico Sept 17th 2018. I do have DNA matches from ancestry in Miglionico but wanted to research more while. I am there.
Any advice is helpful.
Who to contact? Where to go?
Thank you.
There were Taddonio’s in my family. One was killed by a stray bullet in some mafia hit on mulberry st. Emanuel Taddonio is a doctor in westchester. Not sure if he is related. Lou
Can you possibly help me? I am trying to obtain the birth records for a distant relative of my family. My grandfather was born in Pisticci and I was informed from them, his grandfather was born in Miglionico before they relocated to Pisticci.
I am unsure of his first name ( it may be Giuseppe) but the surname is CUFARO He would have been born in the early part of the 1800’s.
I have tried contacting the records office in miglionico but they do not answer my requests.
Can you please tell me what options I have to locate and obtain copies of this information for our family records.
Thank you very much for any help or advice you can offer. I hope you can reply yo my message.
Cordiali saluti,
Gregorio Cufaro
Canada
My family came from Miglionico. Surnames Marinaro, Pepe, Casella, Traietta, Cancelliere, and Fornocastello (although I’m not sure the spelling is correct for this name). Any help or collaboration would be appreciated. Thanks, Kristin
Hi Kristin, My 3 times great grandmother was Grazia Vita Traietta who was from Miglionico. So far I know that she had 2 daughters my great-great-grandmother Maria Guidotti and her sister Margherita Guidotti. Do any of these names sound familiar with your genealogy?
Hi Alex, my research into the Traietta side is somewhat limited; I haven’t really branched out into siblings of direct ancestors yet. Seeing as you seem to be more advanced in your research, I’ll throw some names at you and see if any of them ring a bell with you. My 2x great grandmother was Concetta Traietta. Her parents were Pietrantonio Traietta and Grazia Vita Cancelliere. Pietrantonio’s parents were Matteo Traietta and Domenica Nunzia Mucci. That’s all I have currently. Have you found any of these names in your Traietta line?
Hey Alex, not sure if you have this, however, came across death record of Grazia Vita Traietta, born @1858, died 4 Feb 1924. Parents Antonio Vincenzo Traietta and Margherita Salerno. Spouse Giuseppe Domenico Guidotti. Hope this helps you, if you don’t already have…Kristin
My Grandfather, Nicola DelPrete I believe was born in Miglionico around 1890. His parents were Carlo DelPrete and Margherita Capotorta. Margherita’ s mother was Grace Ladiano. I think Grace’s husband was Michaelangelo Capotorta. I believe Grace would have been born around 1840.
I would appreciate any information you have.
thank you so much.
Linda Agrati
My family immigrated to South America from Miglionico. I am currently researching their family from Miglionico last names Buzzella, Mucci, Traietta and Frederricci.
mucci is definitely from miglionico. the other names i dont know. micael mucci was a photorapher and had a camera store in patchogue long island new york. they were my fathers cousins.
Lou, My name is Michael Mucci. Son of Angelo Mucci from Patchoque, N.Y. My grandfather was Frank. Uncle Giuseppe was a general from Miglionico.
My sister and I are trying to find relatives in Italy. We have autobiography of Giuseppe and are planning a trip to this area.
Lou,
My name is Michael Mucci. Was happy to see that you are a relative. My father was Angelo from Patchogue, N.Y. We would love to find relatives.
My sister and I are planning a trip to Miglionico to find family members.
Did you ever go to Miglionico? My husband and I have been twice now since my one post on here. Amazing place. Found some relatives as well including the local barber who was still cutting at 81 years old. I myself am related to Mucci from the 1800’s. Hope you got to Miglionico. If not I highly recommend it!!
Curious to know if my grandparents were from here the surname was Marinaro. I
Was told they came from this town
Any info would be apprehended
Como esta?
My mother was born Carmela DeBonis. My grandparents Emanuel DeBonis and Isabella Cancelliere DeBonis emigrated to America in late 19333. My great grandfather was Michelangelo Cancelliere and my great grandmother’s maiden name was Angela Allegretti. With the exception of my mother, they were all born in Miglionico. Can you, please, help me find these names in the records?
Hello
My Grandfather was Paolo Ettorre born June 15 1880 he married Vita Maria Centonze she may have been his second wife.
His father was Franciso Saverio Ettorre and mother Portzia Addigo
I have other names to add but in the interest of being brief
I have no dates for these people
Can you help?
Thank you
John
Hi; I came across the following:
Ettore, Francesco Saverio Father: Paolo Ettore and Mother: Maria Vittoria Amandi (Armandi). Born 22 March 1847
Ettore, Porfida Maria Father: Paolo Mother Vita Maria Centonze. Born 18 January 1910
Be aware Portzia may be Porzia.
Good luck