Montalbano Jonico Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Montalbano Jonico (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 Montalbano Jonico.
Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico
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 Montalbano Jonico, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Grieco, Stigliano, Cipriano, Rosano, Silletti, Iacovino, Castellucci, Giordano, Pierro, Perriello, Savoia, Maida, Malvasi, Quinto 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 Montalbano Jonico), 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 Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico — 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 Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Montalbano Jonico
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 Montalbano Jonico from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Montalbano Jonico, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Montalbano Jonico during the past centuries, the City Office of Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico.
- 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 Montalbano Jonico.
Population trends in Montalbano Jonico
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico
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 Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico:
S. ROCCO – Via N.Rizzi
S. MARIA DELLE GRAZIE – R.ne Europa
S. MARIA DELL’EPISCOPIO – Via D.Alighieri
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 Montalbano Jonico 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 Montalbano Jonico
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Montalbano Jonico. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Montalbano Jonico
From our experience, if you plan to visit Montalbano Jonico 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.
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Professional help for research in Montalbano Jonico
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Montalbano Jonico area, write to montalbanojonico@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 Montalbano Jonico
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Montalbano Jonico forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Montalbano Jonico with other people, feel free to leave a message.
I’m tracing my mother’s family back, and she told me that we were originally from Montalbano Junico. Her maiden name was Quinto, and her father, Frank Quinto left Italy in the early 1900’s with his wife Grace (Roppo).
I’m just seeing if I can go back another generation.
Thank you,
Marc Donabella
Hi Marc,
I have traced your lineage because we are related somehow. Francesco Quinto (1890) and Grazia Roppo (1898) were born in Montalbano Jonico. Francesco’s father, Nicola was born in Pisticci in 1867 and married Camilla Amandola (born about 1870 in MJ) in 1889. Nicola was the son of a Francesco Quinto (1839-1879) and Vita Mastroluisi, both from Pisticci. This Francesco (1839) was the son on Nicola Quinto and Mariangiola Lo Franco. Mariangiola Lo Franco’s mother was Domenica Barbalinardo and I have Barbalinardo’s in my ancestry.
Frank Quinto’s father was Nicola Quinto (born 1867 in Pisticci). Nicola’s wife was Camilla Amendola (she of Prospero Amendola and Lucia Lo Monaco of Montalbano Jonico). Nicola’s father was Francesco Quinto (1839-1879) of Pisticci. Francesco’s wife was Vita Mastroluisi. This Francesco’s father is also a Nicola. Nicola’s wife was Mariangiola Lo Franco. Lo Franco’s mother was Domenica Barbalinardo and father was Francesco Lo Franco.
Hope that helps.
Barb
I am trying to compile my genealogy, I know my family is from Montalbano Jonico. My grandfather was Luigi Sansevero born 25 October 1885. I believe his father’s name was Vito Sansevero and his mother’s maiden name was Domenica Marrese. My grandfather immigrated from to America (New York City) around 1903. I know my grandfather had at least 1 sibling (Rosa Giordano nee Sansevero) who remained in Montalbano.
I am looking for any information that will help me fill in my family tree.
I am looking for birth, marriage and death information on my great, great grandparents Maurizio Mastronardi and Antonia Bastiano. I know they had a son Francesco Mastronardi born 12 April 1811 in Montalbano Jonico. There names were listed on his birth records but I know nothing about them.
Also in that lineage is
Francesco Mastronardi who married Antonia Maria Pomes on the 13 November 1831. Her parents are: Domenico Pomes (father) and Teresa LaCorte (mother)
Thank you
I am looking for any relatives of my grand father Prospero Quinto. He was born 8/4/1894 in montalbano jonico, province Matera. His mother was Camilla Amendola, his father Nicolas Quinto.
Hi Karen,
Marc above is your relative. Prospero and Francesco were brothers. Also had brothers Nicola and Bartolomeo. Anyone prior to them were probably born in Pisticci.
Barb, Prospero Quinto had 2 other brothers Bartolommeo and Nicola , did they have spouses or kids! Did anyone move to Australia, I believe 1 of the last 2 brothers did.
I am looking for information on my great grandfathers family. His name was Antonio Amorosi (Pietro Antonio Amorosi). He was born September 16, 1888 in Montalbano Jonico. He is the son of Giuseppe Amorosi of Francavilla Sul Sinni and Catarina Mondroni. I am looking for his birth certificate which I cannot locate and any living descendent from his sisters line. Her name was Domenica Amorosi at birth and born approximately 1890, also in Montalbano Jonico. I would appreciate any help.
Update: Sisters name at birth was Maria Domenica Amoroso. She was married to Giuseppe Nicolo Micelle from San Marzano di San Giuseppe.
Very sorry for the long delay. Thank you very much. I do gave the marriage certificate for Maria and Giuseppe Micelli. Unfortunately I cannot locate any of their off spring or a time frame of when she may have passed away. I will continue to search until find the information. Thank you again. ù
My father Vito Antonio Rizzo was born in Montalbano Jonico Italy, in 1887 his father was Nicoli Rizzo and mother Victoria Mattone. I’m looking for for other family members with the same surname.
i am looking for my husbands great grandfather and grandmother from montalbano ionica matera. I can not find them on ancestry and I only have their names: Anthony Toscano & Madeline Candio who had a son Philip Toscano on June 8, 1895.
I am looking for info on my paternal side of the family. My great-grandfather, Michele Ciaccia was born about 1856 in Pulsano, Lecce, IT and moved to Montalbano Jonico, IT and married Faustina Silletti. She was born 28 March 1857 in Montalbano, Jonico. They were married in Montalbano Jonico sometime between 1879-1882. I would like to know who their parents were and their ancestors farther back, if possible. They emigrated to USA in April, 1902.
Their children were:
Giovanni Ciaccia (my grandfather)-born 23 September 1884 in Montalbano Jonico. He emigrated to the USA in April, 1902.
Prospero Ciaccia – born 26 November 1886 in Montalbano Jonico. He emigrated to the USA in April, 1902.
Natalizia Ciaccia – born 15 October 1882 in Montalbano Jonico. Emigrated to USA.
Giuseppe Ciaccia – born about 1888. Emigrated to USA and then returned to Italy from USA around 1922.
Rosina Ciaccia – born 5 March 1887 in Montalbano Jonico. Emigrated to USA.
Any help would be sincerely appreciated and of course, I am willing to reimburse any costs that may be associated with this research.
Sincerely,
Jack Ciaccia
860 W. Baseline Rd. #308
Lafayette, Colorado 80026-1963
USA
Jack,
My grandfather was Prospero Antonio Ciaccia, brother of your grandfather Giovanni Ciaccia. My cousin, Carole Keefe, has your grandfather’s passport from when he came to the USA from Italy in 1910. They arrived in Boston, MA on September 8, 1910. My grandfather, Prospero, accompanied him which is indicated in the passport.
Your cousin,
Norma
I am looking for any information you can tell me about my maternal gfather: Vito Antonio Rizzo, Feb 7, 1887. His US naturalization papers states he is from Montalbanio Jonico, Potenze, Italy. He emmigrated from Naples on the Sannio & arrived in Boston, Mass., US on May 6, 1910, he was traveling with a friend, Agostino Calderone.
I am looking for family in Montalbano or links to family tree there.