Genealogy in Delianuova
Tracing your Italian roots back to Delianuova (in Reggio Calabria province, Calabria region) begins with understanding which records 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 Delianuova.
Delianuova family history at a glance
- Region: Calabria
- Province: Reggio Calabria
- Record types available: civil and parish registers
- Civil registration: began in 1809
- Parish records: often earlier than civil registration (sometimes as far back as the 1600s)
Research experience on families in Delianuova
Over the years, ItalianSide has conducted genealogy research on historical families from Delianuova, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Leuzzi, Battista, Carbone, Papalia, Italiano, Tripodi, Rechichi, Foti, Strano, Gangemi, Giorgi, Frisina, Pugliese, Palumbo and others.
Many records relating to families and individuals are already stored in our databases and include, in addition to names and dates, further information such as occupations, residential addresses, and key family and social relationships within the Delianuova community in past centuries.
Part of the information used by ItalianSide in genealogy research derives from a proprietary archive of on-site research conducted over many years in Delianuova and by our experts. This archive includes studies, family trees, and data not available online, such as cross-referenced family relationships, occupational histories, deciphered or translated documents, residential patterns, and visual documentation.
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
Direct access to archives and a deep understanding of the local context allow for more complete and accurate results than research conducted remotely or based on partial sources alone. Research may be carried out using all available sources in both public and private archives.
Genealogy in Delianuova
If your ancestors came from Delianuova, in Reggio Calabria province (Calabria region), the first step is to identify the local archives where records are kept. Most family history research starts from the civil registry office at the Comune and continues in parish and notary archives.
Where to begin your ancestry journey in Delianuova
Vital records for people born, married or deceased in Delianuova are usually preserved in:
- Delianuova City Hall archives: civil records (births, marriages, deaths) available from 1809 onwards.
- Delianuova parish churches: in Calabria, religious registers that can trace family lines back to the 1600s, and in some cases even earlier.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Delianuova
In towns and villages of Calabria and in Reggio Calabria province, civil registration offices were established starting in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Delianuova from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Delianuova, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Delianuova during the past centuries, the City Office of Delianuova 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 Delianuova.
- 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 Calabria and specifically in Delianuova.
Population trends in Delianuova
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Delianuova 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 Delianuova
Church archives in Reggio Calabria 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 Calabria, 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 Delianuova 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 Delianuova:
MARIA SS. ASSUNTA – P.zza Regina Elena
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 Delianuova and Calabria 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 Delianuova
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Delianuova. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Delianuova
From our experience, if you plan to visit Delianuova 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 Delianuova
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Delianuova area, write to delianuova@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 Delianuova
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Delianuova forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Delianuova with other people, feel free to leave a message.
On my dad’s side of the family, my Nonna was Christina Frisina. She was born in 1880 in Delianuova and married Anthony Pugliese in Delianuova on November 17, 1906. She came to America in 1913, after my nonno had already come here, to California. I understand that several of her siblings stayed behind in Delianuova, and I am hoping to connect with some of their children or grandchildren. Her mom was Catherine Ruffo (1839-1935) and her dad was Leone Frisina (1830-1915).
I would also like to obtain birth and marriage records for my Nonna Christina and Nonno Anthony.
Hi Judy. I am Angelo from Perth, Western Australia. My great grandmother was Arcangela Pugliese. She was the sister of Antonio N Pugliese who married Cristina Maria Frisina. There are a lot of Frisinas here but I do not know if they are related to you. Best wishes, Angelo
My grandfather’s name was Francesco papalia he came from Delhi Innova Reggio Calabria in 1914 with his brothers Francesco and Giuseppe
I would like to know more about my fathers family my father was Armando Carbone born in delianuova Italy.
My parents were separated when I was 3 and I don’t know who his family consisted of that is parents brothers sisters . Where he fought in ww11.
Thankyou.
Mary
My Godmothers family was from Delia up a & were Carbones … her father was Angelo Carbone & lived in Kane PA my family was from there too…Augimeri & Orlando were the last names all came the beginning of 1900s all from upstate NY & north western PA …
Hi Pasqualina,
You mentioned Orlando. My grandmother was Josephine Orlando, born in Delianuova 3/15/1897 and died in Franklin, PA in July 1975. She emigrated in 1920. She married Joseph Toscano who emigrated from Bagaladi in March 1907. I wonder if there could be a connection on the Orlando side. Josephine’s parents were Joseph Orlando and Grace Luppino.
I think we are related, since I had an Aunt Josephine Toscano who lived in Franklin Pa. when I was growing up. Her brother Anthony/ Antonio Orlando was my grandfather and emigrated about the same time. He married Mary Caruso, my grandmother, and had 2 children, Joseph and Grace. Anthony’s parents were also named Joseph Orlando and Grace Luppino.
Hi. I noticed that your godmother was a Carbone.
My great grandfather was Angelo Carbone, and he did live in Kane, Pa.
His son, Eli Rocco Carbone was my grandfather and my mothers name was Concepta Carbone.
My great grandparents were from Delianuova, Italy before migrating to the United States. My great grandfather was Agostino Romagnino and my great grandmother Giuseppina (Leuzzi) Romagnino. Agostino Romagnino was born May 3, 1896 d 1935. His parents were Lorenzo R, b 7 April 1854 Paracorio and Caterina Battista, b 19 Feb 1858 in Castellace, Reggio Calabria. He went back to Delianuova in 1924 to marry Giuseppina Leuzzi. Giuseppina Leuzzi b 1902 d1990 daughter of Angelo Leuzzi b 1837 and Maria Antoinette Demarte.
I’m trying to find other family members to gather some history on my family.
My Father Alfonso Strano came to Western Australia in 1930’s.from Delianuova. His Father ( my paternal Grandfather ) Arcangelo Strano came in 1925.I am looking for ANY information on My Great Grandparents, Alfonso Strano married Teresa Papasergi
Any help much appreciated.
Regards.
Iolanda
My grand parents immigrated to NY in 1910.
Paternal side is John Fimmano birth date March 2, 1987 who emmigrated with his brother Frank born August 12, 1894. Both born in Delianova. a brother and sister, Luigi and Rosa stayed in delianova and did not immigrate. Luigi apparently was murdered during a card game.
Their mother and father were Luigi Fimmano and Domenica Licastro. I wish to know more about this family.
Maternal side. John married Maria Grazia Frisina, born July 1, 1900. Her parents were Francesco Frisina and Teresa Frisina, maiden name unknown. Teresa’s birthday was May 18, 1868. Died March 27, 1952. Maria has 2 brothers and a sister. Arcangelo born Feb. 20, 1910, Died March 22, 1960. Alessandro Frisina born January 17, 1907. I would like to know Teresa’s maiden name and any info on this family. Otherwise if you could recommend a geneologist that would be helpful too
Best regards,
Lois Fimmano
1890 Delianuova Family Surnames:
Battista
Italiano
Carbone
Migliardi
Ganemi
Costanzo
Frisini
Zamogna
Versace
Foti
Demarte
Zampogna is the correct spelling, not Zamogna
Wanting to find information on Raffaele Italiano
Born 01/06/1921
Had brother Rosario,
Mother Soccorso
No other information
Dad immigrated to Melbourne, Australia
Uncle and grandmother to Western Australia
Wife of Raffaele is Maria Carmela (Fedele) Italiano .
16/07/1920
Relatives – Fedele, Carbone, Gangemi, Licastro,
Delianuova
My Zia’s father’s (Pasquale Italiano [B:? D: approx 1936) father ( Vincenzo Italiano) was from Delianuova. Do you have more information on your Italiano connections, my Zia wants to know if her nonno has any brothers or sisters ( Pasquale died when my Zia was still a baby).
The correct spelling for “Ganemi’ is GANGEMI and for “Frisini” is FRISINA.
Do you have any information about Carlo Giovanni Battista born in Delianuova on 13 August 1855 and died in Scido on 10 July 1931. He was my great-grandfather.
Thank you
Augimeri & Orlando
Gangemi is the name of my ancesters in Delianuova. Pasqualina and Paulo or Philipo
My Great Grandparents, Rocco Migliardi 1952-1939 and Marianna Carbone 1850-1897 resided in Delianouva. They weee married in 1878. Their children were: Eufamia, Marianna, Teresa, Raffaela, Fidele and Francesco. Teresa and Raffaela immiggrated
to Australia. My Grandfather, Francesco, 1894-1978 immigrated to the United States in 1913. Fidele was last known to be in Foligno. He and his wife Guilia Manelli had 2 sons, Rocco and Enzo and a Daughter, Clara. I can find no information on any relatives that remained in Italy. Thank you for any help you could provide.
Francesco was my great grandfather. Velma Milliard-Penfield was my grandmother, Dorothy Penfield-Cheatle was my mother. I recall my grandmother telling me we had family in Italy. Wishing I would have learned more while she were still here.
I am Cheryl. oh boy, your mother was my first cousin
Our family came from France in 1809, according to the handwritten record in the Family Bible.
My great-grandfather Rocco was born in Sinopoli Italy in 1851. He married in 1877 in Delianova Italy
and they had six children, the last being my grandfather and your great-grandfather.
My great grandparents were born in Delianuova. Pasquale Faraone born 1891 and Grazia Maria Moschella born 1896. Looking for family info or relatives in Calabria.
Hello,
I am looking for information on my great-grandparents. My great grandmother was Francesca Costanzo born 28 June 1889 in Delianouva. Her mother was Leazzaro Maria Costanzo (I don’t know her maiden name) and her father was Saverio Costanza. (I got these names off of Francesca’s passport when she emigrated to the US.) My great grandfather was Angelo (short for Archangelo?) Gangemi born 18(?) October 1885 also in Delianouva. I have no information about his parents. I would like to obtain both of their birth records.
Thank you,
Cara
New developments:
Angelo’s parents might be Paul (or some variation of that) Gangemi and Theresa Tarnatola (spelling might also be off). I was able to pull these names off of their marriage certificate in Ohio so it is highly likely that the names are spelled wrong.
Interested in finding any records for my grandfather Dominico Foti born July 1889. His father was
Francesco Antonio Foti and mother was Dominica Batista. I am interested in their marriage records and the death records for his mother, Domenica. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!
I am looking for information regarding my grandparents Domenico Antonio Italuano born 24/6/1896 and my Nonna Domenica Italiano nee Bellissimo born 20/10/1899 and any infirmation on how many children they had before they migrated to Western Australia. Grazie.
Hello,
I’m hoping you have information or can suggest where to look. My research so far says my great grandfather was Antonio Francis Frisina born January 6, 1869 in Delianova. Married Francesca Mantegna(spelling?)Children Antonio, Michael, Anna and Joseph. Thank you for any information.
Hi..I am interested in finding out more about my family in delianouva.
My grandmother giussapina versace married giovanni battista.
My father is leone battista and he has a sister maria.
They migrated to south australia
My grandparents werected both born in deleanova in the late 1880,s .my grandfather Frank A Zampogna married Mary Palumbo before coming to the United states where they settled in Kane,pa they both had several siblings that came with them.Any info on family members would be appreciated!!thanks in advance Frank
HI, Frank, my father Letterio and his father Domenico lived in Delianouva and migrated to Australia in early 1950,s. My father had a brother called Frank now deceased so I am thinking there is a family connection! My Father now deceased married Francesca Mazzeo from Varapodio she is still alive at 94 years! We also know Palumbo’s who live in Adelaide.What do you think? Cheers Dom.
My grandmother Lena Augimeri was good friends with your grandmother they lived next door to each other too in Kane Pa … other people related to them were Carbones the Demartes the Siriani’s too my father was Dominic Augimeri…I am Pasqualina Augimeri I’m 65
My grandfather married a Mary DeMarte in Kane, Pa in 1925 I believe.
They then moved to Syracuse, New York.
Gangemi is the name of my ancesters in Delianuova. Pasqualina and Paulo or Philipo .
my maternal grandfather Phillip Gangemi came from a family that owned a lemon Grove and a forge? Around 1915s
He was suppose to go to Kane, PA to work in the forestry area, but left the group and remained in new York city. HE MARRIED Maria Josephine C Delaurentiis from Sant Eufemia daspromonte. HE BECAME A TAILOR in Staten island and built his business there. DIED about 1966. He had 4 children. MY mother the eldest , BORN 1919 was Pasqualina. THEN Carmela, Paul, Josephine.
His 2 sisters married 2 brothers named Leuzzi… They were builders in bay ridge Brooklyn , ny.
I live in new jersey, usa.
They were smart people and I miss knowing my Italian family.
I’m also an Augimeri. My father and grandfather were both Vincenzo Augimeri. My grandmother was Concetta Vaccari. They immigrated to Toronto Canada in the 1950.
I’m looking for family genealogy.
Both of my grandparents immigrated from Italy. My grandmother from Calabria. What information I have is that of either Reggio di Calabria or Delianuova.
My grandmothers name was Fortunata Versage (likely Versace) Born October 18, 1893. Her parents were Angela (born Mar 22, 1954) and Vincenzo Versage born Aug 8,1863 (likely Versace). My grandmother was one of many children in the family and when they immigrated the spelling for some of the siblings remained Versace and others Versage because the Americans likely thought the “c” was a “g”.
My grandmothers grandparents would be Rosaria & Vincenzo Mafrice and Rosaria (Napoli) & Paul Versace.
I think my great grandmother was Antonia Versace
I am looking for information about my maternal great grandparents from Delianuova. My great grandfather was Pasquale DeMarte, born in 1868 (?) and died in 1912. My great grandmother was Elisabetta Gangemi, born in 1868, immigrated to the US in 1914 after her husband died, and died in Kane, Pennsylvania in 1942. In addition to their 3 children (Giuseppe, Paolino, and my grandmother Maria) who moved to the US, I understand from Giuseppe’s obituary that they had another son, Antonio, who remained in Delianuova but for whom I have no information. He would have been born between 1883-1895 based on the other children’s birth dates. Any information about Pasquale, Elisabetta, and Antonio would be greatly appreciated! Grazie mille.
Wow my name is pasqualina Augimeri. I’m from new jersey Dominic was my father I think we are cousins and I think I have a picture of one of your relatives in my grandmothers wedfing picture…
My grandmother was Mary DeMarte, born Jan 8, 1901 in Italy. Her father was Dominick DeMarte and her mothers’ first name was Josephine. My grandfather was Rocco Carbone. I don’t know if she is any relation to your DeMartes’.
I’ve heard of you, Lena! From my father. My great grandfather was Frank DeMarte – husband of Mary. Their son, Angelo, was my grandfather. If you’re doing the hula hoop’s in your mind, I’m Robert DeMarte’s daughter. I have a fairly extensive family tree figured out. The Bessemer MI DeMartes came from RC to the US in 1888, living in Seattle and then Pennsylvania before settling in Bessemer in 1901. Happy to share what info I’ve got.
Hi! I would love to have any information.
My grandparents were both from Delianouva. My grandfather was Angelo Demarte born 1894 to Francesco Antonio Demarte and Elisabetta Bellissimo. My grandmother, Maria Caterina Bellissimo was born in 1892 to Giovanni Bellissimo and Marianto is Luvera. My Grandafther immigrated to Canada in 1914 and my grandmother followed in 1920. As Delianouva is such a small community, I would think all Demarte’s are most likely related. Happy to make contact
I think my grandfather was named after your grandfather.
I live in New York and I am looking for some information on my father who was born on Jan 24 or the 28 ,1889 or 1890 his name Salvatore Parini had brother named Dominic and sister who might have been a nun or teacher. Would like to find out who my grandparents were.
My father was giuseppe Demarte who migrated to West Australia just before ww2. He married Marie Frisina whose family migrated to WA?Her father was domenico Frisina and her mother caterina Frisina née Papalia. Giuseppe Demarte was related to the Milliardi family that migrated to the USA in the early 1900s ?I am keen to be in touch with anyone who may have crossing family trees and have already done their own family trees. Regards Tresslyn.
Have not done a family tree but we may very well be cousins…my family came to America in early 1900s and lived in nw pennsylvania area.
My great grandfather was Antonio Frisina born in Delianuova. Thinking we are related in some way. 🙂
I am looking for any information on my maternal grandmother. Her name was
Concietta Yanatello, born 27 Jan 1895. She married Eli Rocco Carbone on 27 MAy 1913 in Erie County, Pa, USA. I have no other information on her. Anything will be greatly appreciated.
I think they were related…I was also related to Carbone’s frances carbone was my godmother, Luigi savoia was my godfather…all from kane PA
I would like to trace back as far as possible my family tree my fathers name was Francesco Clemente and my mothers maiden name was Maria frisulli and they came from delianova, regio colubria ,please excuse my spelling this is all the info I have ,can you help.
I am looking for information on my great grandparents, Francesco Antonio Foti and Domenica Batista. They had 5 children, my grandfather being the eldest, born July 6, 1889. This would place their birthdates around 1870? Domenica passed away around 1900 and my grandfather came to America, alone, at the age of 11. Francesco Antonio remained in Delianouva and is presumably buried there. He passed sometime in the 1920’s.
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE A BLESSING!!
I am trying to find ancestors of my grandfather, Giuseppe Zampogna. He was born in Delianuova on Feb 7 1888 to Alfonso Zampogna and Fracia Tatino. His family consisted of 2 brothers Antonio and Michelangelo and a sister Mary? On Dec 9 1914 in Delianuova Giuseppe married Teresa Costerella, daughter of Alfonso Costerella and Rachele Strano. Giuseppe and his 2 brothers immigrated to the US and his sister stayed in Italy. Any information is appreciated.
Thank you,
Carol
Carol,
My great grandfather Antonio Zampogna and my great Uncle Michelangelo Zampogna were Giuseppe’s brothers and came to the US in early 1900 and settled in westline, Pa. My great grandmother married to Antonio was Maria Theresa Gilberto from Grotteria. I knew my great grandmother and great uncle well as they died when I was in high school.
My wife and I are traveling to Italy in May 2026 to got to Delianouva and Grotteria to find family and research.
My grandfather was Christmas Zampogna, son of Antonio. My dad is still alive , Tony Zampogna and is 85.
I am trying to find ancestors of my grandfather, Giuseppe Zampogna. He was born in Delianuova on Feb 7 1888 to Alfonso Zampogna and Fracia Tatino. His family consisted of 2 brothers Antonio and Michelangelo and a sister Mary? On Dec 9 1914 in Delianouva Giuseppe married Teresa Costerella, daughter of Alfonso Costerella and Rachele Strano. Giuseppe and his 2 brothers immigrated to the US about 1914 and his sister stayed in Italy.
Sono venuta a Delianuova tante volte per approfondire la ricerca sulla famiglia di mio padre. Ho ottenuto alcuni risultati dalla chiese dell’Assunta dove sono stata battezzata. Sfortunatamente non ho ottenuto risposta dalla chiesa quando ho chiesto piu informazioni e sarei grata a chiunque potrebbe aiutarmi. Mio padre era Fedele Arcangelo (era perche e deceduto nel 2011)figlio di Casella Teresa e Fedele Giuseppe. Giuseppe e deceduto il 19 dicembre 1921, 4 mesi dopo la nascita di mio padre che naque in 12 agosto 1921. Giuseppe era il figlio di Fedele Domenico nato circa la meta del 1800(non conosco il nome di sua moglie). Domenico he sua moglie hanno avuto 8 figli – 5 maschi e 3 femmine. Chiedo aiuto a saperne di piu su Fedele Domenico, sua moglie e i suoi genitori. Abito a Fremantle nell’Australia Occidentale dal 1967 e il mio Italiano non e piu quello di una volta. Mi scuso per gli errori. Grazie a chiunque puo provvedermi informazioni, anche se minime.
My father Vincenzo born Oct 1897 in Delianouva came to Australia in 1926
I would like to trace his parents and grandparents. My grandparents were Francisco Antonio Napoli born about 1880,a property valuer, who moved to Caraffa Bianca and married my grandmother Guila Misitano.
Francesco Antonio had a sister Lucia Napoli who was married to Vincenzo DeMarte. I hope someone while be able to help.
With regards,
Tony Napoli
Hello,
I am writing a book about immigration, post world war 11, which is when my parents immigrated to Western Australia.
I know it is difficult to communicate from one side of the world with another……but I will not stop until I find relative connected to my family pre1900.
How can you help me if at all.
With kind regards,
Lena