Genealogy in San Gregorio Magno
Tracing your Italian roots back to San Gregorio Magno (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 San Gregorio Magno.
San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno
Over the years, ItalianSide has conducted genealogy research on historical families from San Gregorio Magno, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Barberio, Cuzzolino, Freda, Iuzzolino, Leo, Leonardo, Lordi, Morriello, Pacelli, Paglia, Perna, Piegari, Policastro, Robertazzi, Tozzi 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 San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno
If your ancestors came from San Gregorio Magno, 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 San Gregorio Magno
Vital records for people born, married or deceased in San Gregorio Magno are usually preserved in:
- San Gregorio Magno City Hall archives: civil records (births, marriages and deaths) available from 1809 onwards.
- San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno
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 San Gregorio Magno from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from San Gregorio Magno, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in San Gregorio Magno during the past centuries, the City Office of San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno.
- 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 San Gregorio Magno.
Population trends in San Gregorio Magno
The chart below shows the demographic trends in San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno
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 San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno:
S. GREGORIO MAGNO – P.zza 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 San Gregorio Magno
From our experience, if you plan to visit San Gregorio Magno 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 San Gregorio Magno
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the San Gregorio Magno area, write to sangregoriomagno@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 San Gregorio Magno
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the San Gregorio Magno forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in San Gregorio Magno with other people, feel free to leave a message.
I am trying to found out information about my great great grandparents. Domenico Troiano and Antonio Menza 1844 and my great grandfather Giacomo. FAMILIES ARE FROM San Gregorio
I traced my ancestry back to my Great Great Grandfather Gregorio Di Leonardo. I’ve also seen his last name as Leonardi. His son, my father’s grandfather was Nick (Nicola) Leonardi, my grandfather was Gregorio Leonardo. It seems our last name changed a bit or there was an error along the way. Gregorio Di Leonardo was born November 9, 1851 in San Gregorio Magno.
I’m looking for information on my grandfather Francesco Goffredo. He was born 1887 in San Gregorio Mango and came to the US in 1904 on the SS Marco Minghetti. He and my grandmother Maria (Delli Santi) lived in Newark before moving to Hillside NJ. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
Nick. My grandfather was George Menza of Newark, NJ and he married Catherine Delli Dante of Newark. We are searching for our family too.
I’m familiar with the Menza name through my dad. I think he spoke of Danny menza before. Can’t say that I ever met them though.
My father was Carmine Goffredo. I heard him mention the Menza’s before
Hello there,
I am searching for my great-great grandparents Rosa Via and Guiseppi Piegari who lived in San Gregorio Magno with their children Giovanni (October 20, 1866), Guiseppi (1875), Christina (1877), and Emilia (1898). My great-grandfather Giovanni came to America in May 1888 on the SS Caledonia. I was told he ran a tax office before coming to America. I am searching for ANY information you can dig up on this clan. I appreciate your help immensely and thank you in advance.
I am looking for information about my paternal grandfather, Carmine Alfano, who was born in 1890, I believe, in San Gregorio. He had a brother Nicola (Nick), and I think many other siblings although I don’t know their names. Carmine would have come to the US in 1914 to join his brother Nicola who came in 1912. Carmine married Victoria Uzzolino in New Jersey and they had 3 children : My father, George, and 2 daughters, Grace and Marian. I will try to provide more info as I gather it.
I am looking for any information on my Great Grandfather, Michele Angelo Alfano, prior to his immigration NY, as well as information his parents and possible other full siblings and half siblings. Michele was born either 5 Jun 1890 or 1893 in San Gregorio Magno. Michele or Michael as he went by in the US, had listed his parents as Anna Maria Tisi and Nicola Alfano. Michele arrived in New York 9 Jul 1903 on the SS Calabria with a woman whom he lists has his step mother, Agata Saporito. There is no evidence of either biological parent immigrating to the US. Michele and Agata went to stay with Michele’s older half brother Francesco Alfano (born approx Jan 1873 to Maria Stuito) and his wife Teresina Menza. Michele is also known to have one sister, Theresa Alfano, born 13 Feb 1887 and arrived in NY 2 Nov 1901 on the SS Scotia. Theresa married Giacomo Piegari. I am looking for more information on Michele, his parents and possibly other siblings and relatives.
I’m looking for any information on my grandmother (fathers mother) Catarina Marino parents. She was born in San Gregorio, Magno, Abruzzo in 1900 and immigrated to America in early 1912 on board the Madonna. She lived in Newark, NJ then settled in Hillside, by then she married to my grandfather Antonio di Berto.
Any information on my great grand parents would be helpful. I’m doing my family history and I’m at a dead end with the Marino lineage. I have a copy of her birth certificate, but the ink has faded to the point its hard to read. Thank you.
I found a birth record dated 3 September that indicates a Caterina Marino born in 1900. That record shows a Pietro Marino as the father and Carmina Duca as the mother.
That doesn’t mean that this Caterina is your Caterina. I have searched records and discovered 20 or people in multiple records with the exact same name. That is because of a naming convention used where first, the mother always keeps her maiden name and never takes on her husband’s surname. Next the first male child born is always named after the paternal grandfather, the second male always named after the maternal grandfather. The first born female named after the paternal grandmother and the second female born takes the name of the maternal grandmother. Subsequent children are named after aunts and uncles.
My grandma and grandfather both came from San Gregorio in early 1900. Their names were Concordia Paglia and Anna Morriello. Looking for any information
Many people in SGM had those same names. When were they born? It is important. I have read 1000s of records to find those same names. You won’t find what you’re looking for without some additional info.
Hola mi abuelo vino a Argentina Antonio Morriello en 1928
I am looking for relatives of my grandfather Giacomo Menza. He came to America when he was 17 years old. I am looking to find information about his siblings and his mother. He was born on July 4 1896 in San Gregorio Magno and went back to Italy in later years and died 11/13/1973. His mothers maiden name is Lucia Dante and his father’s name is Giovanni Menza. We know he had brothers Giuseppe and one named Angelo. I am on ancestry and we are trying to connect the dots to my grandfathers side. We have found first and second cousins to my Mom but are unable to find the connection since all the names on this persons family tree are not familiar to us. Any help would be much appreciated.
The birth record I read for that date indicates all that you say, however the father’s name is displayed as Gennaro, and not Giovanni. The mother is shown as Lucia Dente. The child’s name is Giacomo. The record date is 5 July 1896, the child born on the 4th. The same parents did have a son name Giuseppe, born 19 Jul 1894, entry 92. I did not find a record for Angelo.
. I am translating that entire village’s vital records, (birth, death, marriage). I’ve completed the Napoleon era. I’ve done 1822-1831, so far.
Hope this helps.
Thank you so much!! I have written letters to town hall and the churches in San Gregorio Magno but never recieved a response.
Is there any way to find out if my great grandfather Gennero Menza had any siblings . We have a connection to
Sophia Morandi who was born on November 27 1887.
Her father was Giovanni Morandi and we believe her mother who would be our relative died giving birth . It is a mystery we are trying hard to solve. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Seeking information: Maria Agate D’Amato possibly married abt 1880-84 to Donato Petrocelli, at least two sons born in Italy Rock (Pietrocelli or Rocco) born about 1884 , and Joe (Guiseppe) born about 1885-87. Left for USA about 1888.
My great grandfathers were brothers Giovanni and Pietro Simoniello. I am searching for my great great grandfather who we believe was the mayor of San Gregorio Magno. Any help would be appreciated.
Are you still looking for the Simoniello? My grandfather Angelo was another of the brothers.nnthe family is still quite prominent in the town. Other family names include Robertazzi, Policastro…. I visited in 2007.
We have relatives from San Gregorio Magno named robertazzi and Tanzola
Looking for ancestry family for Volturo. Recently received DNA link to myself from a descendent of Francisco Volturo who was from this area. Francisco came to America at age 21 via Buenos Aires, Argentina.
My grandfather was Angelo Volturo who migrated to America in the 1880’s in his 30’s. Origin unknown.
My great-grandfather (Giuseppe Pallitto, I believe) came from San Gregorio Magno to Newark in the late 1800s. I went to the Archivio Municipio in San Gregorio Magno years ago and found some family records. I will get back to you with further details. But the name Pallitto (also spelled Pallitta in the carabinieri’s archives) isn’t listed among your common names. I stayed with the DelDuca family briefly and then with the English-speaking Uzzolinos in 1988 while trying to research my father’s family. Anything you can tell me about the Pallitto family would be appreciated. I know that one branch of the family went to Argentina and that my great-grandfather went to Newark, NJ, in the U.S. Thank you, Elizabeth Pallitto
My Grandfather, Vicenzo Pallitta, was born in San Gregorio Magno in May1873. Son to Catarina Cuzzolino and Giovan Gregorio.
Had 2 Siblings, Maria Giuseppa born in 1871 and Giovan Gregorio born in1875.
My Grandfather, Vicenzo, Came to the United States in 1887 and Settled in Arkansas.
My name is Michelle. My fathers is Peter Samual . My grand fathers name was Vito Pallitto. Is Vito a son of Giuseppe?
My grandpop came to America in1901 from SanGregio Magno Francesco Schiaffo married Anntette Renzi from Monterduni ITaly Im not sure if her arrival here in the USA I have family i never meet on my moms & dads side Im from South Philly Phila and where my family resides.
Hi. I will be visiting SAN Gregorio Magno in May to find my family and research the history and would be grateful for any information. My grandmother was Paolona Pagnotta, born 1892, and I believe she had a farm there, my grandfather was Peter Tanzola. They came to Toronto and my mother, Antoinette was born here.
Lorenzo Delli Santi maybe the brother of my grandfather Pasquale Delli Santi who also arrived in the US in 1901residing in Newark, New Jersey. I believe it was 3 or 4 brothers from Salerno including my grandfather Pasquale. I have not had time to do the research but I am hoping in the next two years I will uncover much. I will let you know if we are related or find information for your family.
Maria V. Delli Santi
my grandfather was pasquale delli santi from san gregorio settled in newark nj-my grandmother was concetta{nee freda} they had 15 children-12 boys 3 girls.My father was nicholas second oldest.they resided at 225 oliver st Down neck newark.My grandfather had italian/american grocery store at that oliver st location.My grandfather had three brothers Frank.angelo and lawrence.whom he brought to usa as he was first one here.They all resided in Down Neck newark.There was another delli santi family located in Dowm Neck the woman has 22 children and not related to my family.I am fred delli santi from east newark nj now residing in lower delaware.
Hi Fred, I doubt very much you know me but I’m you 2nd cousin Kimberly. Your father Nicholas had a younger brother Louis who lived at 225 Oliver with his wife LaVerne. Concetta lived upstairs and my family lived next door at 227 Oliver. My mother, also named LaVerne, was one if their 2 children. I came to this site trying to find information about our family. I just found Pasquale’s immigration information that led me here. We didn’t even know he had brothers. If I can help with any information please let me know.
Fred, My father spoke of our Grandfather’s sisters that migrated to South America, did Uncle Nick (your Dad) ever talk about them?
Cousin Ernie
sorry for the delay ernie.Best that I can recall yes my father spoke of a sister that migrated to Argentina(did not know of two sisters)I believe her name was Angelina and that she was a twin.If that is correct my guess is that she is the twin of Uncle Angelo.
Your grandparents are my great grandparents. My grandpa was the youngest son of Concetta and Pasquale, his name was Alfredo but went by Fritz.
My grandfather was a DelliSanti from San Gregorio. His first name was Gregorio. Lived in Hillside after living in Newark. Email if you are still looking.
Speak to Joe Tanzola who lives in woodbridge
We live in nj we are Tanzolas also
Hi,
My grandfather came from San Gregorio in 1901. He settled in Newark, NJ
His name was Lorenzo DelliSanti. I am looking for information regarding his parents, Dominic DelliSanti and Teresa Coppola DelliSanti. I believe they were borm in 1860’s. Any info you could provide would be great!
HI Jodi, I think we might be connected. My name is Frank DeSanto. I was born in Hillside and my grandparents lived on Adams St in Newark.
Looking for my great grandfather (maternal)
Franco or Francesco Policastro and his wife, Rose or Rosa (I would like to know her maiden name!)
They married in Italy and came to USA in the 1890s
I believe she was considerably younger than he
thanks you for any help you can give
My Grandfather Vito Racanello &two brothers came from San Gregorio Magno 1909 to nyc . MY daughter Anna always wondered about our genealogy because we look very exotic.I did a DNA test &it came back 49percent Ashkenazi Jew? No Italy!!! My grandmother was from the next town . Anyway there both dead ,And I know they would have no idea about this,So I looked in to the town, Pope Gregory in 550 AD made it by law that jews would be protected.Maybe people moved to the town that bear’s his name to feel like they would be more protected .needless to say this has been the butt of a lot of jokes,we’ll see were this takes us?
Ciao!
I am looking for my three times great grandfather and grandmother. I know their sons name was Gregorio Donzuso. Grandfathers last name would be Donzuso and grandmothers last name might be Rosaria.
Grazie,
Arianna
My grandfather Joseph Fresolone was the son of guisippe Fresolone.I have a copy of the brothers coming to America.my great grandfather guisippe lived in Hell’s Kitchen in ny city and then moved to Newark nj. He became quite wealthy and owned much property in Newark. My grandfather Joseph was one of several children. I know of his sister Lucy,brother Veto maybe a john and others that I do not know their names.
My grandfather Joseph Fresolone was the son of guisippe Fresolone.Ihave copies of the ship he and his brother came on They lived in Hell’s Kitchen in New York and they moved to Newark nj.he became quite wealthy and owned much property in Newark.My grandfather Joseph was one of several boys I only have two names of the boys. Veto and john and a daughter Lucy.
My great grandfather came to America his name was Guiseppi Fresolone.he came with his brother and settled in New York and New Jersey.i was told that he came from San Gregorio magna.
Do you happen to know his year of birth & his spouses name? my great grand was Luigi Fresolone from San Gregorio Magno also & had a brother Giuseppe. The family also settled in New Jersey & New York, as well as Philadelphia.
Curious to know if the last name changed from Fresolone to something else (Frizalone) when they came to America. Do you know?
Same questions – could the last name have been changed to Frizalone? I know 2 brothers came from Italy, Gregorio and ?. One settled in NY and the other in NJ.
sorry, just getting back on this site. Yes, Frizzalone, Frizalone, Frasolone and Frisolone (as well as some others) are all variations of the actual Fresolone name. I had my DNA done, and many of my relatives on my Fresolone side had these variations.
My grandfather was Pasquale Fresolone came from San Gregorio to New Jersey. Wonder if they were related. No name change to Frizalone
I have just found out that Guiseppi Fresolone was married to Cristina.His children were Joseph,my grandfather,William,who died in 1912,Vito,Lucy,Nicola,and Nellie.I hope this helps.
I’m looking to obtain information of my grandfather, Vito Iuzzolino (born 1914) and my great grandfather, Nicola Iuzzolino.
I am also interested in obtaining their military records from World War 1 and 2.
I am taking a trip to Italy in mid-August and would like to come to San Gregorio Magno, Italy to try to find any relatives. I live in the United States and my Grandmother immigrated to Brooklyn, New York in the U.S. in early 1900’s. Her name was Maria Piegari and her mothers name was Catherine Piegari. any information would be greatly appreciated. It would b great to meet any existing family members and learn more about my Intalian roots.
Looking for my cousin Archangel and his relatives. Will visit July 5-6 this year2015
Hope to meet our relatives again
Also the D’Acunto family in Buccino
hello, what’s your cousin archangel’s last name?
I am trying to locate my great grandfathers informaion.
His name was Pietro Galliano
I have his naturalizaion papers stating he was born on August 19, 1887 in San Gregorio Italy.
I have all his records from the USA but cannot find anything from Italy.
His death record stated his father was Onofrio and his mother was Angela no maiden name.
I would love to find anything at all.
If you need more information please contact me.
Sandy
Ciao. I am looking for the following names in
San Gregorio Magno. MARINO and ROBERTOZZI,
My paternal grand mom was a Marino
My paternal Grandpa was a Robertozzi. Any information
Would be helpful. I’m going to San Gregorio
Tomorrow
I have cousins from Hillside NJ, with the last name of Robertozzi. I was told by my father that the name was corrupted from Raspatase when they entered the US. One of the witnesses on my great grand parents marriage certificate was a Raspatase. When I asked him who that was he said that’s how Robertozzi was spelled. They were from S.G.M.
My family is from Newark/Hillside, New Jersey. My father’s family is from San Gregorio. My father said our name was changed when they came to the states. I thought they said it used to be Lubertozzi but maybe not. I may be very wrong. I need to do more research but any leads? Vito was my grandfathers first name….Vito Robertozzi.
The Robertozzi family on my father’s side came from hillside nj. The youngest brother was Chris Robertozzi, he was a little older than my father who is 89 years old. Chris had 3 children: Chris Jr who I think is a chiropractor in NJ, Perry, and Gloria. They lived in Livingston. There is a sonny robertozzi that is down in bayville area(nj), he’s in the scrap metal business.the other brothers were Dick,”Bo”, “Hockey”,