Genealogy in Oliveto Citra
Tracing your Italian roots back to Oliveto Citra (in Salerno province, Campania 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 Oliveto Citra.
Oliveto Citra family history at a glance
- Region: Campania
- Province: Salerno
- Record types available: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: began in 1809 (when this area was part of the Kingdom of Naples)
- Parish registers: usually earlier than civil registration (sometimes dating back to the 1600s)
Research experience on families in Oliveto Citra
Over the years, ItalianSide has conducted genealogy research on historical families from Oliveto Citra, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Calzaretta, Coglianese, Dell’Orto, Fuoco, Grieco, Lullo, Luongo, Moscato, Nigro, Polino, Rio, Russo, Sarro, Senese, Vece 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 Oliveto Citra 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 Oliveto Citra 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 Oliveto Citra
If your ancestors came from Oliveto Citra, in Salerno province (Campania 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 Oliveto Citra
Vital records for people born, married or deceased in Oliveto Citra are usually preserved in:
- Oliveto Citra City Hall archives: civil records (births, marriages and deaths) available from 1809 onwards.
- Oliveto Citra parish churches: in Campania, parish registers that can trace family lines back to the 1600s, and in rare cases even earlier.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Oliveto Citra
In towns and villages of Campania and across Salerno province, civil registration offices were established after 1809, following Napoleonic reforms in the former Kingdom of Naples. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Oliveto Citra from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Oliveto Citra, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Oliveto Citra during the past centuries, the City Office of Oliveto Citra 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 Oliveto Citra.
- 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 Campania and specifically in Oliveto Citra.
Population trends in Oliveto Citra
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Oliveto Citra 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 Oliveto Citra
Church archives in Salerno 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 Campania, 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 Oliveto Citra 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 Oliveto Citra:
S. MARIA DELLA MISERICORDIA – Via Chiesa
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.
Planning a visit to Oliveto Citra
From our experience, if you plan to visit Oliveto Citra 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.
Professional help for research in Oliveto Citra
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Oliveto Citra area, write to olivetocitra@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 Oliveto Citra
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Oliveto Citra forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Oliveto Citra with other people, feel free to leave a message.
My health is stopping me from doing family history. Interested in hiring someone to do research. GGparents from Oliveto Citra. Please need help
I sent info on my ancestors. Did you get the information?
Looking for someone who does church and civil record research in Oliveto Citra. My grandparents are from there. Senese and Coglianese are 2 names I’m looking for. All came to Chicago and settled in south side, 63rd and Wood area, St Mary Mt Carmel church.
Paul, I stumbled upon this website and found your post. I am a Coglianese from the southside – 65th and Kedzie, have migrated further southwest of Chicago, but of course ultimately from O.C. Do you have any family connections back to O.C.?
Hi Paul. family names Nigri, Mazziotti. Family came from St Mary of Mount Carmel 69th st. chicago. lots of Coglianeses and Senese in the family trees. Live in Orland Park.
Paul,
Just read your post. My fathers family is from OC and migrated to Chicago. They lived on 67th and Ashland. Last name was Dalia.
I know my father spoke of the Coglianese and Senese familys. I think we may be related to Coglinese.
I remember him speaking of a Joey Coles, whose real last name was Coglinese.
I remember him talking about a Skinny Senese. I think he owned a flower shop.
I’m very familiar with the St Mary Mt Carmel area.
My uncle Mike Martino had a law partner with the last name Senese.
I’m going to try to dig deeper and if I find anything I’ll let you know.
I remember a Skinny Senese who was married to Emily Bosco, Bosco/Perciabosco was from O.C as well as my Mele / Senese/ Calabrese family members. Interesting
OMG, have many memories of my gram and mom mentioning these people. And it looks like we are all DNA cousins. Mazziotti and Negri. Was baptized at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel.
Collette, my father, Joseph V. Coglianese was known as Joe Cole and my family was from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel. They moved to Mt. Greenwood in 1952.
I am going to Oliveto in June, about 10 of us going. We are part of a face book private group, about 200 all from oliveto. We also have photo copies of birth, death and marriage records from the church less the missing years. All thanks to Bridget Calzaretta and the other Calzaretta from N.Y. Cant remember his name. I am looking forward to see both the houses my grandparents were born. The address is stated in the civil birth records in the 1880s. If anyone does not about the face book page and PRIVATE oliveto tree on Ancestry then please contact me. Best to use my email. I cam from the Mele,Insalata, Senese, Calabrese family.
Paul
Hi Paul,
I hope this finds you.
I know its an old post. My grandmothers name was Raffeala Coglianese born 1897 married a Pasquale Polino lived in Oliveto Citra.
The Senese name comes up in some of my records searches as well. My dad settled in Australia in the fifties .There are also some Senese family here that are from the Oliveto.
Looking for information about Anthony Domato. He arrived from Oliveto Citra in Chicago in 1899 according to US Census data. Curious if other Domato!s are from Oliveto Citra?
Im looking for information about relatives of mine who may still be living in Oliveto Citro. My great grandfathers name was Michael Senese and his wife name was
Michelina Coglianece, my grandfathers name was James Senese and his wife name
was Theresa Zingarelli. I will be greatful for any help.
Thank you
Ralph
I am looking for information on Michele Di Guida who was married to Rosa Parra and resided in Olivetocitra. He had a son Antonio who immigrated to Chicago and married Ma Grazia D’Angelo. I have their marriage certificate.
I am interested in the recent comment from, Anna, who mentioned a DiGuida who had a son Antonio that immigrated to Chicago. This may be my grandfather. We are planning a trip to Italy soon and would like to learn if it is possible any relatives may still be there.
I am looking for relatives or information about my grandparents Maria Giuseppe Magnino and Antonio Magino from Oliveto Citra
I need to double check my ancestry names. I believe we had a Francis Mangina who married Joseph Delorto. The giuseppe may sounds a little familiar also. We also have the family name Salvatorre Nigro..
My father’s name was Carmine Polino born in 1919 in Oliveto Citra. He was a POW in Australia and then eventually settled there. My mothers name was Ginevra Visconti from nearby Eboli. Mum always told us that we had paternal cousins in America. Unfortunately being young and not interested I didn’t ask enough questions and sadly it’s too late now. I am trying to find those relatives in America if indeed there are some. Dad’s mother was Raffaela and his father may have been Pasquale. If anyone can help please send me an email. Thank you in advance.
Hi Raffaela, I think I am a DNA match to your brother Paul.
Grandparents lived in Oliveto Citra until 1890. Married in the Catholic Church behind. Via Fiorenza
Oliveta Citra. On Jan 31 or Feb1,1890. Full names are Giovanna Pirfalo De Sevo and Angelo Ralph De Sevo.
Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Sincerely
Joan De Sevo Blake
Hi, Joan – I have been looking for someone from your line of the family. Giovanna (PIROFALO) had a sister named Carmela…that was my second great grandmother. I’d like to hear more about your family and would be glad to share what I have. Michael K
I am seeking any relatives currently living in Oliveto Citra.
My grandfather (Rafael Pezzuto) emigrated from Oliveto Citra , to the United States, in about 1905.
Thank you in advance for your time.
I come from a family of Lurgio’s. We are known in the UK as Martini though. My Grandfather was Vito Antonio Lurgio with sister’s Anunciada and Geraldina. Mother named Delia Lurgio I think. Any one with any information on this family please contact me.
My grandparents were born in olivetro citra. Michael Monaco . I am unsure of exactly were. Of my grandmother’s maiden name I’m looking for right now but my grandfather was Michael Monaco and his family was from there. I am looking for more papers and both of them and I may have a lead to birth certificates to tell us more Next step waiting for me to find these papers or can you work out something to this effect with this little information
Seeking someone who is willing to do civil and church research in Oliveto Citra for the names Perciabosco and Monaco. Willing to pay reasonable costs for time and mailing. I would like the lineage of the following people:
Giuseppe Perciabosco, born 14 Oct 1856 (may have a half-sister, Vincenza, born 1853). Father’s name most likely Vincenzo, born 1828. Second wife was Rosa Monaco, born 28 Jan 1861. Rosa’s father may have been named
Vincenzo or Giacomo as he was called James in America.
I would also be interested in corresponding with people of these surnames. Thank you!
My grandparents were from Oliveto Citra. I don’t have much more information except that they settled in Chicago area looking forward to hearing from you. Right now that’s all I have I just found my father’s original birth certificate but it’s extremely hard to read he was not born in Italy but my grandparents work
I am looking for relatives of Antonio Rio (1890-1965), my great-grandfather. He married Mary Palcero (1888-1946)around 1908. They immigrated to Chicago, IL USA around 1909-1912. They had 3 children, Ralph, Minnie and Carmen. I believe he also had a sister Lucia (about 1887-1954) who also Immigrated to Chicago, Il, USA. I am hoping to learn their parent’s names and any other brothers or sisters. I found other Rios from Oliveto Citra living Chicago in the early 1900’s and I think we are related, but I’m not sure how. These include James Rio born 1879, Alexander Rio born 1855, Tony Rio born 1914. Thank you!
Kathryn, my grandmothers sister Rosina Caprioli was married to Vincent Rio. They lived in Chicago. My grandmother was Teresina Caprioli.
My grandparents, Frank and Jennie Rio, moved to Chicago from OC in 1924 and 1929, respectively. They brought three children with them and had two more in Chicago.
I did visit OC in 2000 and stayed with cousins there.
Been a long time but checking with my sister, she came up with a Rosa Rio who was married to a Michele DiGiorgio. This is probably going back to the mid 1800’s? My great grandparents settled in Chicago at Grand Avenue and Western Avenue. . Pasquale Freda married to Angela DiGiorgio. Pasquale passed away in 1920 and Angela passed away in 1928. I was in Oliveto a long time ago probably 40 years ago. The town had one street where there was a stop light from fhe town square. Only one car could use the street until the light changed. Used a bathroom where there was only a hole in the floor. You had to stand to use it. At the time we were there to do some research, the church was closed due to an earthquake. Cemetary was unique. Still trying to trace other relatives: Fiora giganite, Francisco, Maria Negri. Long ago
I am looking for information on my great grandparents Vincenzo Periabosco 1853 and wife Concetta Marino from Oliveto Citra. Arrived in New York 29 Nov 1902. Thank you for any information.
We must be related. My g-g-grandfather was Vincenzo Perciabosco, born 1828 in Oliveto Citra. His son was Giuseppe, born 1856. I’d like to find someone who lives there to do the research and will gladly pay them to do so. Hope to hear from you! Carl from Minnesota
My maternal grandfather, Anthony Baffa, was from Oliveto Citra.
His Father was Alesandro Baffa, his mother was Rosario Insalata.
Can trace my family back to the 1850’s to Rosario’s parents, Francesco Insalata and Carilina DiBiaso.
Coming to Italy the last week of January 2017 to trace my family history.
Any information or contacts would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for info Great grandparents Vito Taglieri and Mary Vidutto And siblings to Grandfather Nunzanti Taglieri 1/17/1861
My maiden is Lulu. My grandfather born on Oct.22,1896 was Micahael Joseph Lullo. The courts in US changed his last name in1943 to Lulu. I believe he was born in Oliveto Citra and need as much information you can help me with. I just returned from 14 days in the Amalfi Coast area and my guide could not understand why I did not know more about my heritage. Please help me.
My grandfather, Francesco Lullo, was from Oliveto Citra. He and his wife, Donata, left Italy and moved to Chicago, Illinois around 1899. My grandfather was born in 1884. After he and my grandmother moved to America, they had 7 children.
I made a mistake in the post about my grandfather, Francesco Lullo. He came to Chicago around 1908, not 1899.
Looking for Domenico Rio. Need to find his siblings names in order to verify Chicago area, relatives.We were from 6800 block of Wood street,and had family ties to Al Capones family who lived a short drive away on Prairie avenue.
We lived at 68th and Wood back in the 1960’s. Calzaretta is our last name.
Looking for information on Taglieri familys great grandfather was Nuziteri Tagliere from Oliveto Citra.
thanks
My dads father was Nunzianti Taglieri born 1/17/1861 died 12/09/1940. Im trying to find more info on his parents Vito Taglieri and Mary Vidutto. My grandfather was married to Rosaria Pignata she died 4/26/1902 They had 5 children. Nunziante then married her widowed sister MariAntonia Pignata Napolitano 12/1902 and had 7 more children together ( she had 2 from 1stMarriage)Family shortened Taglieri to Tagler in the 1940’s after parents both passed We were all from Chicago.
I am looking for information about my ancestors with the last name Perciabosco. They are from Oliveto Citra. The last generation that was there would have been in the early to mid 1800’s. Any information
Would be wonderful. I am planning a trip there in the fall of 2016. My maiden name Bosch was derived from Bosco and that from Perciabosco.
Hello,
My name is Joe Goetz and I am looking for the parents of my Italian Great grandparents.
My grandfather was named Peter DiGuido and he was born August 15, 1870. I am looking for any information on his parents. I believe his fathers name was Michael.
My Grandmothers name was Elisabeth Pizzuit (Pezzuto) born April 20, 1878. I am looking for any information on her parents Frank and Margaret (Parcalosca) Pizzuit/Pezzuto. Margaret was born around 1824.
Hello,
Looking to find information on a Francesco Delia or D’elia from Oliveto Citra born in January 1855. He probably migrated to the U.S. In the early 1890’s. Any info would be appreciated.
I previously requested information on Francesco Delia or D’elia born in Oliveto Citra but I got his birth date wrong. He was born in January of 1875 not 1855. He married Consolata Centanni in Chicago. She was also born in Oliveto Citra.
Any information would be appreciated.
hello looking for more information about my greatgrandparents angelo papa (pope) and carolina papa (pope) senerchia italy carolina arrived in chicago around 1911 angelo arrived a couple of years earlier i was told carolinas mothers maiden namne was sessa thank you for your help
Dear Madam or Sir,
I’m looking for Caterina Ivone, born around 1870, married Antonio Magliano, and gave birth to Carmela (Carmina) Magliano around 1890.
Carmela’s passport states she was accompanied by her stepmother.
Also I would like to find Vito Balestrieri, born about 1800 and anyone who came before him.
Oral history says they both came from Oliveto Citra, but I’d like to be sure.
Where can I buy a history of Oliveto Citra? Molto grazie.