Salandra Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Salandra (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 Salandra.
Salandra 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 Salandra
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 Salandra, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Angelastro, Dinnella, Saponara, Uricchio, Pellegrino, Mazziotta, Ragone, Lamarra, Pace, Lauria, D’Alessandro, Castellano, Giannini, Iacovino 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 Salandra), 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 Salandra 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 Salandra — 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 Salandra 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 Salandra community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Salandra
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 Salandra from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Salandra, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Salandra during the past centuries, the City Office of Salandra 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 Salandra.
- 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 Salandra.
Population trends in Salandra
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Salandra 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 Salandra
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 Salandra 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 Salandra:
SS. TRINITA’ – Via Regina Margherita
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 Salandra 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 Salandra
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Salandra. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Salandra
From our experience, if you plan to visit Salandra 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 Salandra
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Salandra area, write to salandra@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 Salandra
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Salandra forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Salandra with other people, feel free to leave a message.
My grandmother was from Salandra. Angelina Angelastro.
I’m looking to learn about my family history and current relatives in Salandra.
I’m trying to track the lineage of my fraternal grandmother’s mother’s family.
Her name was Grace Carbone, born around 1884.
She immigrated to the USA around 1903 by herself.
I’m trying to determine who Grace’s parents are.
I believe she was born in Salandra/Potenza in 1884; the date may be March 15th.
My grandfather Francesco Branco and family immigrated to camden nj thru Ellis is island around 1919. Looking for information on Italy origin was told Salandra no living relatives to verify
I am looking for any history on my great great grandmother Grazia (born Uricchio?) Sarrubbi (married Marotta) in 1851 or so. Her daughter, Rosa Marotta (married Pucci) was from Salandra and was born in late 1880’s and emigrated to Camden NJ in 1901. Herr sisters were Angela, Guiovanna, and Donata Marrotta.
My grandfather, Antonio Ambruso emigrated to America in 1930. He was born in Salandra in 1914. Would like to contact any Ambrusos that are still in Italy.
I am looking for any information about my grandfather born 4-19-1877 in salandra. His name was Rocco Frumento. I’m trying to find out if I have any family left ther
I am trying to obtain Italian citizenship through Jure Sanguinis. I need to locate my grandfather’s birth certificate. He was born in Salandra on 3 December 1911. His name was James Acito and his father’s name was Frank or Francesco Acito. I am not sure of his mother’s name, but believe it to be either Mary or Vincenza. They came to the United States around 1914. Can you help me determine how I can find any information concerning my ancestors?
Grazie
I am trying to get Italian citizenship by way of Jure Sanguinis. I need to find my grandmother’s birth certificate. I believe she was born in Salandra in 1880 or 1881. Her name was Carmela Aspromonte and her father’s name was Giovanni Aspromonte. They came to the United States in 1893 on a ship from Naples. Can you help me determine how I can find her birth certificate?
Trying to find out any information regarding my great grandfather and/or my great grandmother’s family. My great grandfather’s name was Francesco Benjamin Angelastro, he was born in Salandra in 1890 and immigrated to Ellis Island in 1908. The only information I have on my great grandmother is her name Mary Panchelli (sp?). They lived in Philadelphia and had three children, my grandfather Erasmus (Ray), and Antoinette and Angelina.
Grazie xo
My Grandfather Antonio Paradiso was born in Salandra in 1873, His Father was Rocco Paradiso his mother was Rosa Locantore
I looking for information on my Family and for any relatives.
Grazie mille
My grandmother married Alessio Locantore. Alessio was born @1875. I think his fathers name was
Leonardo. I just started seaching
We must be related as my details are the same.
I think we’re related
My grandfather was born in Salandra on January 16,1889. His name was Nocola Zagaria and he had two brothers, Vincenzo and Rocco. His mother was Brigida Donella (sp?)and his father may have been named Joseph (Guiseppi). I am looking for any records that relate to our family. Thank you so much.
Mi piacerebbe conoscere la mia discendenza. Sto cercando per i record di Antonio Castale Daria, nato il 15 ottobre 1873. emigrato a New York ai circa 23 anni. Grazie!
I would like to find out about my ancestry. I am searching for the records of Antonio Castale Daria, born October 15, 1873. Immigrated to New York at approximately 23 years old. Thank you!
I am looking for informatioon my great grandfather – Francesco Ragone – and/or his extended family. He was born in Salandra in 1895
Anthony,
Are you part of the Paradiso family in the states – John, Robert, Tony, Raymond, Margaret, Rose, Connie, Catherine, et al? All now deceased.
If so, did you find anything. Cousin Bill Troppia had visited Salandra once or twice
Tom (San Francisco)
Looking for information regarding family Padula. Maurantonio Padula born 1871 married to Caroline Iezzo born Jan 26 1880, daughters Theresa born 1904, Mary 1907, Anna 1913. Maurantonio immigrated to USA 1906, 1913, listings cousins Rocco and Nicola Angelastro. Carolina immigrated to USA 1915 with three daughters. All are from Salandra.
Christi
Looking for birth record of my grandmother Angela/Angelina Maria Calabrese born I believe in July of 1886 in Salandra. Her mother was Maria Calabrese who was born in Salandra January 11, 1867 and her father is unknown to me so would very much like to know his name. I would also like to know the names of the parents of my great grandmother Maria Calabrese.
With thanks,
Grazie
Surnames in Salandra in 1800’s – LEONE, PARADISO, SAPONARO, PANELLA, DONADIO.
Looking for marriage of Anna Maria PANELLA to Giovanni LEONE about 1862 in
Salandra or maybe Potenza.
Grazie