If you search your ancestors in Reggio Calabria, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region, the documents about your Italian family are stored in the City Office archives and in the parishes in the town.
Civil Records in Reggio Calabria
In towns and villages of Calabria and in Reggio Calabria province registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Reggio Calabria town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to claim your Italian Dual Citizenship in Reggio Calabria follow this link).
So, if your ancestors lived in Reggio Calabria during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Reggio Calabria to know more: our local expert is ready to help you in your research!
Otherwise, if you think to contact the town hall by yourself, we suggest you to read our tips for your search. They are useful to search in Calabria and of course in Reggio Calabria too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Reggio Calabria from the Italian Unification(1861).
This is a necessary info to understand how many people lived in the town in the past.
To proceed faster with your research is important to know if the last name you are investigating is a frequent surname in Reggio Calabria. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Reggio Calabria archives, expecially if you have not exact dates.
It could be useful for you to know that some of the most common surnames in Reggio Calabria province are:
Agostino, Albanese, Barbaro, Barreca, Battaglia, Calabrò, Carbone, Caridi, Catalano, Chirico, Commisso, Costantino, Crea, D’Agostino, Ferraro, Foti, Giordano, Iaria, Labate, Laganà, Latella, Lombardo, Longo, Macrì, Malara, Marino, Marra, Martino, Minniti, Modafferi, Morabito, Musolino, Napoli, Neri, Nucera, Panetta, Polimeni, Quattrone, Raso, Romeo, Russo, Scopelliti, Sergi, Siclari, Spanò, Surace, Tripodi, Zappia.
Church Records in Reggio Calabria
Church archives in Reggio Calabria province may store even older information. You will find religious records of the same events (births, marriages and deaths) but, most important, you could go further back in time!
So in case you would like to go back in centuries, it’s good for you to know that the parish registers in Reggio Calabria started during 1500!
They are far less accessible from abroad (and even not easy to browse and to read if you are not used and skilled) but our local genealogist can research the church archives of Reggio Calabria on your behalf.
Anyway for our experience, even if you plan to come here, we always suggest to start the research months before the arrival: in this way you will avoid to waste time in the offices or in the churches dealing with italian bureaucracy and you will have more free time to visit the town and surroundings on your ancestors footsteps, starting from the info gathered by our genealogists.
Another important source of information are the notary documents available to expert researchers in the State Archives.
If you need a professional help from our local genealogists write to reggiocalabria@italianside.com or follow this link.
Our expert in Reggio Calabria area will study your request and will reply to you with a plan and a quote for your family research.
Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Reggio Calabria forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Reggio Calabria feel free to leave a message below.
My name is Gary Joseph morabito . My grand father was fransesco morabito , his brother was Anthony . Fransesco came to the rochester area from regi-regi in the year 1912 . I don’t know when his brother came , but I know he settled in Binghamton ny . Grandfather was Rochester New York . I would like to correspond with my relatives bin calabria . His wife , my grandmother whom raised me was from compobasso . Her name was Maria Nicole Salvatore . Her mother was Antonia collucci .
My father, Giuseppe Totino, was born in Reggio Calabria on December 7, 1911. His family later moved to Lake Como in northern Italy before he and his brother Dominic immigrated to the United States in 1927. I am looking for any information I can gather about his family and any still living relatives. Thank you for your help.
I am looking for information about my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather. I don’t know their names.
My Grandfather (their son) was Ferdinando Cardella. He was born in 1881 in Reggio di Calabria. He came to the United States in 1902 at the age of 21.
He died here in the the United States in 1936.
Do you know the birthdate of your grandfather?
I am looking for information about my Great Grandmother, Theresa Scupaliti from Reggio Calabria.
She died in Syracuse, New York I believe. Her married name was Theresa Logano.
Thank you so much!
Trying to get information about my grandmother and grandfather – Caterina Versace (1905) and Pasquale Dagin (1888). Both are from Bova, Italy and landed in this country on August 3, 1928 or 1938. They lived in the Bronx, New York, and had three children. Children: Biagene Dagin, Elizabeth Dagin Cea, Teresa Dagin Lattanzio.
I am trying to find information on my paternal great grandfather; Antonio Dominick Galluccio. I believe he was born in 1881 and emigrated to the US in 1904. Birth date, parents, etc. Any insight would be great.
I am trying to see if there are any Carrocci’s still in Caulonia, Reggio, Calabria. I will be visiting there in October and would love to connect with relatives
Hello, I’m looking for my paternal side of the family starting in the 1800s with Pietro Ricca who married a Giustina. Then Vincenzo Ricca married Angela from Brazil. From there was a marriage into the Cappelli family that crossed with the Delfino family of Calabria. Any information greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Maria
I am looking for my father’s family. He was born in Pallizzi and was brought to the US as an infant. Their a Italian last name was Stellatano, I believe, and was changed to Stellone. Their was a Brother who returned to Pallizzi and had more children . If anyone has any information I would appreciate it.
Are you sure about the name? I’m from Reggio Calabria and I think that the real name in Palizzi is Stillitano…
I am researching my ggrandfather Antonio Romeo. He was born 26 Sep 1883 and his birth was registered in Gallina. Family lore says actual home was in Ravagnese. His father was Pasquale and he died before 1922. His mother was Antonia Prattico. Antonio had at least two brothers who also came to the US. Francesco, born in 1889 also emigrated to the US permanently. There was another brother, Giuseppe who was in the US in 1925, but then disappears. Can not confirm death or return to Italy. I know that Romeo is a very common name in that region, but am hoping to someday connect with distant family there.
I too am researching the Romeo’s. I’ve found quite a lot of info. I dont believe we are directly related but maybe distant. My grandparents were Maria Rosa Romeo( 1908-1998) and Antonio Giuseppe Ciro Fabbrizo Bova. (1892-1950). My great grandparents were Giuseppe Maria Romeo (1879-1964) and Maria Rosa Romeo (1885-1948). They were first cousins. As far as I know they originated from Plati.
Rosa was the sister of my great grandfather, Antonio.
I am looking for information on my grandfather and his family.
Francesco “Frank” Daniele was born on June 17, 1891, in Torre di Ruggiero, Catanzaro, Italy, to Maria Grazia Caterina Pirroncello, age 22, and Domenico Nicolo Daniele, age 30.
17 Jun 1891 • Torre di Ruggiero, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
Francesco “Frank” Daniele died on December 2, 1980, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, when he was 89 years old.
02 Dec 1980 • Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
I am in Australia and looking for any descendants of the Ielasi family from Plati & Careri. Word has it that all Ielasi’s are related and all descendants stem back to 2 brothers.
My Great-Grandfather was Domenico Ielasi married to Maria Policano…came to Australia in 1937 – they had 7 children.
there are several large Ielasi families here and I am attempting to join-the-dots… (ambitious I know)! Other surnames that might be connected are Catanzariti, Policano, Surace, Aloisi, Perre, Sergi, Chirco. If you have any information relating to the Ielasi’s, I would love to hear from you…
I am looking for Guiseppe Intrieri but it could be Iaria born 1879 in Calabria. His wife was Rosa Silicy(maybe) 1888. They came to US and changed their name to Joseph & Rosa Winters.
I am searching for mai family in Italy.
My grand mother: Rafaela (Raphaela?) Tramontano (Tramontana?)
Her father: Filipo Tramontano(Tramontana?).
Her mother: Maria Giuseppa Gentil
She migrate to Brasil.
From Calabria.
My grandfather Rocco Nicholas coriale was born in Calabria D Calabria in the province of Reggio materna Parish I think April 22nd 1885 I believe. I cannot find anything before that. I have his father’s name which was Joseph coriale unknown to me if it was changed from Giuseppe. I cannot find the gravesite of my great-grandfather Joseph. I know Joseph lived with Rocco in Rome New York and he was marriedto Filomena Luiere, also died in Rome New York. Rocco coriale married Amelia Tarallo, she died in childbirth in Rome New York. Joseph may have had two children a boy and a girl Rocco and Rosa we do not know Rosa or anything of her. The problem is there is coriale family and Utica New York that say they are no relation I do not believe that the branches do not come from a trunk of a tree. I can certainly use your help my daughter is a family history specialist and she can’t find it either
My grandfather was born in Reggio calabria jiossa marinna 1910.I know he had a brother.His name was Luigi I think he lived in the state ssomewhere.He pasted.I would like to know if there’s family
I am looking for info on my Grandfather, Louis or luigi who immigrated to Ottawa Canada, thru New York in 1905, with 3 brothers and one sister. Born in Spezzano Piccolo in around 1880.
I am at a dead end, I can’t find my family at all in Reggio Calabria (Where apparently my family is from) I have a great great uncle who stayed in Italy, but I can’t track them down. When my family came to America they apparently change their last name and NO ONE knows what it orginally was. I found a letter from my great great uncle and I was able to trace back the address in Giora Tauro. any idea what I should do next? I tried to look for my great great grandparents, but it was as if they never existed, I can’t find any record on them. The last name they came to America with was Capalario.
My name is Domenico minici I’m looing for my great great grandfather was born in Gioiosa Ionica Reggio calabria, my grandfather was born in Gioiosa Ionica Reggio calabria in 1910 .I wou like to know. where there living at.Please Reply. Domenic minici.Canada. toronto.Ontario.
My Great Grandfather came to NY in 1903. His name was Antonino Putorti. He left his wife Anna Brescia and children Julia, Domenico and Maria in Gallina, Calabria. He brought them to NY in 1907. I have been trying to find information about his Parents and siblings. I have been researching for 14 years and have gotten no where. It would be wonderful if I could get any information. Thank You.
i am traveling to Reggio, Calabria from St. Louis, MO (USA) in a couple of weeks. My mother was born there in 1911. Her name was Giovanna Zerilli. She was the daughter of Cosmo Zerilli and Grazia Buffa Zerilli. They later lived in Marsala and Mazzara. In 1920 the family moved to the U.S. If there are any living family members in Calabria or anywhere in Sicily, I would like to know how I can locate them.
Thank you!
My great grandfather was born in Nyc in 1898. He said his birthday was august 15th The feast of the assumption. At one his mother took him back to callabria italy until he was 16 he immagrated back to us thru nyc and settled in Cleveland ohio. His name was joesph myer stated his italian surname was Muraro. I found that mrans mason. I don’t know if that was our family name and my father has tried to look into as well with no luck. Any help? I belive he was in the italian army before he immigrated and died in 1978. Thank you. He lived his whole adult life in maple hts ohio.
Hello. I will be visiting Reggio Calabria in 3 weeks and I am curious to know if my ancestors are from Reggio Calabria. My Grandfather was Rocco Riggio (1902-1967) and immigrated to the US (through Ellis Island) Oct 6, 1923 From the port of Palermo on the SS Providence. His Father, my Great Grandfather was Luigi Riggio (Reggio) and I believe he immigrated to the US in 1912, from the port of Palermo, and his last known place of residence was Bordonaro Sicily (I think. Not sure about that part) I am desperate to find any piece of my family history that I can, especially if it’s a town or place I can visit, as my Father, Louis Riggio (1939-2005) has passed and I always said I would go to his homeland for him. He was a first generation American with strong Italian roots and a love of Italy that he passed on to me. Any information you could find would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Looking for information on gr grandmother Paolina Marra. Born approx. 1870 to Patsy Romeo and Angela Surucia. Married Pasquale Antonio Marra. Children: Carmelita, Anna Rosa, Nicholas, Antonio. Immigrated from Reggio Calabria to United States, then Canada.Possibly at different times. thank you!
My Great-Grandfather came to the US approx 1870s, before there is much information in the US. Biggest problem is that no one living knows this Italian surname. In the US, he became Mike Livery. He married here and had a large family. Any suggestion for how I should proceeds. He is the only part of my Italian family that I have not found more information on.
Dear Italian Side Team,
i am looking for my Italian ancestry. My great grandfather is an Italian national who lived and died in Brazil, his name is Fedelis Gravi (Father: Vicente Gravi, Mother: Geraldina Gravi).
Please advise if you can assist us in locating his birth town and family in Italy.
Hi my late father Rocco Vincenzo Minici was born in Roccella Ionica in 1919. I am searching for surviving relatives still living in Italy or elsewhere. Can you please help? Regards.
Hi I would like any information on my grandparents
Maria Angela Vinci and Francesco Megna from
Laureana Di Borello Reggio Calabria. Thank you, looking forward to some information.
Hi there,
I am trying to find information on the Romeo/ Crucitti/ Crutrupi family from Reggio Calabria. I am looking for any family informaiton from the decendants of Sebasitano Romeo and his wife Margherita Cutrupi especially if anyone has any information?
thanks.
I am looking for lost relatives still residing in San Pietro en Guarano. My great grand father was Pietro Panza. He was born May 29, 1871, died October 20, 1925. He was married to Fortuna Ferraro who was born in May 1861 and died in October 1942. Both are buried in the Church cemetery in San Pietro en Guarano.
Hi,
I am trying desperately to find a copy of the certificate of marriage for my Nonni. I have no idea where to start, as I think they were married via proxy, when my Nonna was still in Reggio Calabria and my Nonno was in Australia.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for any relatives of Fortunata Marzano or Michel Bruno Montegna in Reggio, Calabria. They are from Cirella and Plati. Thank you. Nancy
I am looking for information on Fortunata Marzano and Bruno Montegna. They are my great grandparents. They immigrated to the United States but have family in Reggio Calabria. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
HI,
I am looking to obtain birth information on my greatgrandmother born in Reggio Calabria. I am planning a trip there in feb/march and would love to know which offices to go to when I get there..
1898 Maria Cannizzaro 29 July 1898 Father: Dominick Cannizzaro, Mother Angelina Aiello… Thank you Dawn
HI,
I am looking to obtain birth information on my greatgrandmother born in Reggio Calabria. I am planning a trip there in feb/march and would love to know which offices to go to when I get there..
1898 Maria Cannizzaro 29 July 1898 Father: Dominick Cannizzaro, Mother Angelina Aiello… Thank you Dawn
My great grandfather Louis Bottino came over from Reggio Calabria in 1913. I’m looking for any information on family members who remained in Italy.
My grandfather, Joseph Romelli, was adopted in 1900 by Rocco Smeraldo
Fortunata Scarcella. We are trying to find records of his birth, baptism and possibly his family.
he is our mystery link!
My fourth great grandfather Paolo Foti was born circa 1805 in the city of Reggio Calabria. I wish to obtain his baptismal record and the marriage record of his parents, Luigi Foti and Orsala Cannao. What is the name and location of the Chiesa Madre in Reggio Calabria?
Hi. I would like to get the info on the Bono family. The Bono,s resided in Reggio Colabria, Taurianova. Anthony Bono born May 18, 1901. His parents names were Pietro Bono and his mothers name was Carmela Alessi. Anthony was the only son with five sisters. I have written to the Archives about Five months ago and I still have not heard from them. Thank you for trying to help us out. I look forward to hearing from you
I am interested in knowing more about my family who are from San Martino, Reggio calabria in Italy, My GGG Domenica Mammoliti, I am not sure who she married she had 2 husbands, and too, and I have I would like to know about her mother and father too ???
Trying to find relatives of my Grandfather, Savario Delfino, born 1881 in Reggio Calabria, Italy. He had brothers that we know of but don’t have their forenames.
looking for information on my grandfather and relatives Leonardo granito he served in the itallan army his parents were named domonick and Lucille he had 14 brothers and sisters we meet 1 from Canada when we were kids.and my sister and I would like to know more about him and his siblings
I am interested in finding relatives who may still reside in Calabria. The original spelling of my maiden name was Sciumbata, my maternal grandmother’s name was Talarico. they lived in Rizzuti. Also any information on my husband’s family, Fazio and Fioretti names, would be appreciated. Hope to travel to Italy someday and would LOVE to meet relatives! Thanks in advance for any assistance!
My grandfather (Giuseppe’s father was Francesco Guzzi. his mother’s name I believe was Anna Arcuri. My grandfather has a sister Amalia. and a brother Albino who immigrated to Argentina.
Looking for any info. Mthansk.
Hi! I’m brazilian and i am looking for information about the parent of my grandfather. We believe what his name was Paulo Losapio or Paulo Lossapio or Paulo Lozzapio. Maybe he was living in Reggio Calabria. He immigrated to Brazil around 1880 – 1933. We really apreciate your help.
Hi, I am looking for the parents of my grandfather Giovanni Mastella who was born in San Giovanni, Italy. Born on September 1, 1895. Also looking for siblings or any other family members.
I have Mastella family in San Giovanni di Ceppaloni. My great grandmother was Lucia. She had two brothers Clemente and Domenico I believe and a sister Celeste. Would this be the family you are looking for?
Looking for Annunziato Tripodi born and died in Serra San Bruno about 1830-50 married Roseria zaffino can I find?
looking for any info. with the surname Gallo also Maura
looking for any info on the surname Monarchio….
Hi. I am currently living in Canada and am looking for: Rocco Reale who immigrated to Canada, he was born approx. 1941 give or take a couple years. He is supposed to be from Reggio, Calabria. He immigrated to Toronto, Canada just before 1965, give or take a couple years. Any information would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Denise
looking for info for Vito Degazio who was born in 1885
I know my father was Vito Degazio but born in 1917 in Canada I believe but his parents were from Italy and I also believe, Regio Calabria.
I will ask my 2nd cousin about the info…her maiden name is Jo-Anne Degazio…who knows …we are probably related
Hi!!! when I ask about Degazio they say that there is no record…I know the my Gr-Granpa Vito went to South America before coming to Canada..where do u live…Lynn