Barile Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Barile (in Potenza 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 Barile.
Barile family history at a glance
- Region: Basilicata
- Province: Potenza
- 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 Barile
Thanks to its network of local experts, Italianside has developed significant experience in genealogical research in the province of Potenza. 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 Barile, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Calabrese, Grimolizzi, Volonnino, Paternoster, Mecca, Fusco, Mazzeo, Saracino, Rella, Caccavo, Strozza, Belluscio, Corbo, Grieco 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 Barile), 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 Barile 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 Barile — 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 Barile and in the Province of Potenza 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 Barile community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Barile
In towns and villages of Basilicata and in Potenza province, civil registration offices were established in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Barile from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Barile, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Barile during the past centuries, the City Office of Barile 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 Barile.
- 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 Barile.
Population trends in Barile
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Barile 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 Barile
Church archives in Potenza 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 Barile 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 Barile:
S. MARIA DELLE GRAZIE – Via Roma
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 Barile 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 Barile
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Barile. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Barile
From our experience, if you plan to visit Barile 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 Barile? Discover our travel proposals to Basilicata and Barile — 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 Barile
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Barile area, write to barile@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 Barile
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Barile forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Barile with other people, feel free to leave a message.
Hello, I would like help with my family roots.
My great grandfather was born, I think on August 15th in Barile, Italy. He emigrated to the USA in 1890 while on a visit with his great uncle. During the emigration I understand he changed his last name to Nicholas D’Zio from Nicholas DelZio.
After raising a family and two world wars, he visited his hometown one time in 1962 to see his sisters and other family.
Best regards
Not sure if this website is still active? My great-grandmother was a Caputo from the Barile area. Her parents were Nicola Caputo1864 and Archangela Strozza 1867, grandparents Onofrio Caputo -1822 and C. Volonnino -1828. The furthest back that has been traced so far is Giovanni Caputo -1752 who was married to Maddalena Sepe 1755
Other name in the genealogy are Fusio and Sperra. I believe
I probably still have distant cousins in the area. My great grandfather took my grandmother back to visit relatives when she was a child and she talked about visiting relative near to Napoli, though I do not know if it was to Barile or not… I don’t think he was born in the area, his surname was Tedesco and I believe he may have been from the north.
I have all of these names in my ancestry tree. It is Hetrick/Callaghan/Cefola/Scavone. It’s public so you look at it.
I believe my great great great grandfather came from barile. My last name is literally Barrile, is this a common surname or would it be easy to find my family?
My family came to the US from Barile:
Antonio Malanga (1884-1973) – bis nonno
Rosamaria Botte Malanga (1884-1972) – bis nonna
Nicola Malanga 1907-1972) – nonno
Michelina Perrone Malanga (1914-2001) – nonna
How can I find the names and dates of Malangas in Barile before them?
Thank you, Gary Malanga – San Diego, CA
Hello!
My great-great grandparents came to Pittsburgh, PA from Barile in 1913. My great grandfater was named John (Giovanni) Barone and grandmother was named Rachel Volomino (various spelling).
John had a brother named Anthony(Antonio), I do not know much about him.
John fought for the Italian Calvary.
On his death certificate, John’s parents are listed as Samuel Barone and Elaine Siza. I believe they remained in Italy.
I’ve seen the name Rachel Volomino quite a bit and am wondering how common that name was in Barile.
They were related to people with the surname Giordano.
If any of this sounds familiar, I would love to connect!
My Grandfather was Daniel Suozzo, born in Barile and married Antoinette Di Pasquale
His parents were Michael Angelo Suozzo (1855) and Raffaella Calarese (1860) also from Barile
Anyone with information on descendants still there, please let me know
My grandfather, Pasquale Mazzucca was born in Barile in approximately 1900 or 1901. Some of his
Siblings migrated to USA around 1919. I was wondering what siblings remained in Italy?
Amy,
My grandparents were both born in Barile, my grandfathers family stayed in Italy when my grandparents immigrated to NY around 1903ish. My grandmothers family mostly came around the same time to NY- 3 sisters.
My grandfathers last name was Mazzucca. contact me via email. I am told we have some family left in the area, not sure however.
Email me when you get the chance. Thanks
Hi there,
Did you trace back the Mazzuccas? It’s my Nonna’s maiden name and she was originally from Barile.
1. IAM LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFORMATION ON ANSELMO PRATA, BORN IN POTENZA BARILE ITALY IN 1868 (APPROX),
2.ALSO LOOKING FOR CARMINE GIULIANO AND ANTONETTA GIULIANO. ANTONETTA WAS BORN IN 1904 IN bARILE.
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL TO ME.
THANK YOU
RONALD PRATA, RYE, NEW YORK 10580, USA
My grandmother Camilla Solazzo was born in Barile in 1900. My grandfather Giovanni Simone is from a town nearby. He emigrated to the US and she came here to marry him around 1915. They settled in Lowell, Mass. If anyone has any information, I would really appreciate it.
Tonight, I discovered my Grandfather, Nicholas Carlo was born in Barile, May 25, 1876. However, I don’t know if my Great Grandfather, Nicholas’ father, Pasquale Calendrella was also born or has lived there. I don’t know why their names are different. Grandpa Carlo married Angelina Pecoraro. Pasquales father, Nicolo Carlo
1789-1855 also must have lived there. Nicolo married Angela Schianpo.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I am in Rionero in Vulture today and will be in the area for a few more days. Looking for family records for Brenna, Valluzzi and Papa. My Grandmother, Filomenia Papa, was suppose to be from Barile. My Grandfather, Giambattista Valluzzi, said he was born in Atella but we found no church records or records in the city hall for him. My Great Grandfather, Vincenzo Brenna, and my Great Grandmother, Maria Rosa Valluzzi, this was the second marriage for Vincenzo, had four children all named Valluzzi, Vito Rocco, Giambattista, Giuseppe and Maria Carmella.
In Atella we did find church and city hall records for one of my uncles, Vincenzo Valluzzi, that was born in Italy.
My great grandfather’s name was Pasquale M. Cirigliano, and he was born on March 18, 1875 in Potenza Basilicata. His wife’s name was Catherine Giliberti. She was born November 16, 1878. I believe they were married in Italy, but I am cannot find any records for that. More importantly, I cannot find any information about my great grandfather’s parents, siblings, etc. Any help would be appreciated!
My father Mike Sepe was born to Nicolo Sepe and Anita Sepe in Barile. Came to US around 1960s.
My grandfather’s name is Raffaele Botte and he was born in Barile, Italy sometime around 1888 and he came to Brooklyn, NY sometime around 1903. He came on a ship called the La Sicilia. My grandfather had five brothers and one sister. Only my grandfather and two brothers came to America (Antonio & Giovanni). The other three brothers and sister stayed in Barile. My grandfather was the oldest of all the siblings. My grandfather did marry my grandmother Julia Barbera, I do not know if she was from Barile but I think she was. My grandparents had three children my father Luigi Salvatore Botte, and two daughters Rachel and Mary. I would like to visit Barile, and I would like to find out if I still have any relatives that live there.
Hi, Ralph. My great grandmother (bis nonna) was Rosamaria Botte Malanga (1884-1972). She married Antonio Malanga, also from Barile. I wonder if she was related to your Raffaele Botte. Do you have any information?
Thanks, Gary – San Diego, CA
Have you gone to Barile since your last post?
Hello my father Joseph Suozzo was born in Barile, 1902. He immigrated to the US as a teenager. He had a sister Marietta who married Pasquale Pennella. My father’s family were farmers. My father had brothers as well, but I’m told they were killed in world war 1. can you help me locate family? thank you
I’m hoping to visit Italy, so I can possibly find out more about my ancestors from Barile, Potenza. (They were Italian, yet spoke an Albanian dialect, which they referred to as, “Gheggity”.) I’ve found a several ancestors’ names, but I’m not sure of their birth-dates:
– Giovanni Alianiello, married to Archangela Palese (Son was Andrea Alianiello born in Barile in 1846)
– Nicola Placido, married to Lucia Mazzeo (daughter Alessandra Placido, born 1849, Barile)
– Vito Monaco, married to Anna Maria Paternoster (daughter Cherubina Monaco, born 1840, Barile)
– Vincenzo Carnevale, married to ?? (son Pasquale Carnevale, born 1837, Barile)
– Giuseppe Botte, married to ?? (son Emanuele Botte, born 1827, Barile)
– Filippo Giura, married to Rosantonia Corrubia (daughter Caterina Giura, born 1833, Barile)
I would love to learn more about them, or how I could find more information on them. Thank you.
Hi, Jennifer. My great grandmother was Rosamaria Botte who married Antonio Malanga. She was from Barile, born in 1884. I wonder if she is related to Giuseppe and Emanuele Botte.
Hi, Jennifer. My great grandmother was Rosamaria Botte from Barile, born in 1884. Could she be related to Emanuele botte (daughter)/granddaughter?) She married Antonio Malanga, and then moved to Chicago and then San Diego.
My entire family is Botte .. My nonno is Gennaro botte , my nonna is immacolata Botte .. my father is Giuseppe Botte .. there’s a ton of brothers sisters ect .. my family owned a wine and winery called Gennaro Botte e Figli and I’m probably related to all of you
Hello
My great grandmother was a Corrubia I think her name was Rose. Trying to find any Idice or Capuziello
My grandmother was Palma paternoster.She was from Barile,Italy.She came to united States around 1917. My grandfather was from Melfi. His name was Rafael Convertito. My grandmother had two brothers,Ralph and Luigi and a sister Josephine who also came to Americs. They lived in Bridgeport,Ct. I know there is a winery named Paternoster in Barile. I would like to know if there is some relation. I am coming to Italy on May 16,2015. I plan on visiting Barile and Melfi. Hope to hear back from someone.
My sister and I are going on a lifelong dream trip to hopefully meet our Italian ancestors. Our Grandfather and Grandmother were born in Barile. His name was Donato Volonnino and her name was Philomena Silvestro. We are hoping with all our hearts we meet any family members that are there now. We would be so grateful if you can provide us with any information you can so we may contact them. We will be staying in Positano from 28 Sept. to 5 Oct.
Grazie, Peter
My friend whom I am helping to research family has a grandmother who was from Barile. Rachela Volonnino (Volomino) age 19 traveled to New York with her brother Donato Volonnino age 16. In 1907 their last residence was Barile.
Later in 1912, , she traveled with her 2 year old son Bartolo Talia to visit her father Michael in Barile returning on 21 October 1912 to White Plains, New York where they lived. Her husband’ s name was Vincenzo Talia. Rachela died after having 4 children on October 16, 1918. Her husband later remarried and had more children.
He made a lovely tombstone with her picture at her grave in Mt Calvary cemetery in White Plains, New York.
I am wondering if her Donato was your grandfather.
Suzanne for Donna
Hi Suzzanne. I know it’s 10 years since you posted your questions and i was currently looking for any information on my father William Talia and his father Nicola Talia who were born in Barile and came to the USA between 1914 and 1918. Do you have any information on the name Talia? I would greatly appreciate any information.