Genealogy in Carovilli
Tracing your Italian roots back to Carovilli (in Isernia province, Molise 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 Carovilli.
Carovilli family history at a glance
- Region: Molise
- Province: Isernia
- Record types available: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: introduced in 1809 (Napoleonic era, former Kingdom of Naples)
- Parish registers: often earlier than civil records (sometimes dating back to the 1600s)
How to research your ancestry in Carovilli
Thanks to its network of local experts, Italianside has developed significant experience in genealogical research in the province of Isernia. 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 Molise region, conducted genealogy research on historical families from Carovilli, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Berardi, Carano, Ciolli, Conti, Di Giacomo, Falasca, Iacovone, Parisi, Putaturo, Ricchiuti, Rossi, Santini, Scarpitti, Sferra, Testa 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 Carovilli 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 Carovilli and Molise 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
• cadastral and property 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.
ItalianSide research: Beyond Names and Dates
Italian genealogy is deeply local. It can’t be reduced only about collecting birth and death dates.
In Molise, every municipality — including Carovilli — 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 Carovilli and in the Province of Isernia knows how 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 Carovilli community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Carovilli
In towns and villages of Molise and across Isernia province, civil registration offices were formally established in 1809, when this area was part of the Kingdom of Naples. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Carovilli from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Carovilli, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Carovilli during the past centuries, the City Office of Carovilli 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 Carovilli.
- 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 Molise and specifically in Carovilli.
Population trends in Carovilli
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Carovilli 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 Carovilli
Church archives in Isernia 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 Molise, 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 Carovilli 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 Carovilli:
S. MARIA ASSUNTA – Piazza Municipio
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.
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 Carovilli
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Carovilli. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Historical photographs, prints, and documents from private collections—including ItalianSide’s archive of vintage images from Carovilli and Molise 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.
Planning a visit to Carovilli
From our experience, if you plan to visit Carovilli 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.
Thanks to the findings gathered by our genealogist before your trip, and the help of our local guides, you’ll have more time to plan the exact locations (family homes, churches, streets, cemeteries, etc.) you’ll visit during your stay in the city.
This way, you can enjoy the city and its surroundings, following in the footsteps of your ancestors for an unforgettable journey back to your roots.
Professional help for research in Carovilli
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Carovilli area, write to carovilli@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 Carovilli
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Carovilli forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Carovilli with other people, feel free to leave a message.
Good evening , I am planning a trip to Carovilli in October of this year and I believe that I have family members here. My great grandfather is Rosario Conti and great grandmother is Jennie Carano. They traveled to Ohio in the early 1920’s. Do you have any information on my family ? Could we meet when we travel this fall ?
Thank you
Hello Lori!
I was just searching for information myself on this website when I saw your message. My grandmother was Jennie Carano Mattioli. My father was Bill, his sisters were Mary and Helen, and his brother Bob.
Stefano Carano and Angiolina Ferri Carano came to USA in 1902. Settled in Krebs, OK.
He was from Carovilli. She was we think from Pescolanciano, Italy . Her parents are Luigi Ferri and Brigada Percoco.
Would anyone know anything about this family?
She had 2 brothers that came to Illinois, USA. Nicandro and Pasquale. A sister Concetta.
My husband and I are planning a trip to Carovilli and are looking for possible relatives. Can you help in finding my husband’s family
I am seeking information on my great grandmother Theresina Collaiani of Castiglione de Carville. All we know about her is that she married a cobbler named Vincenticis Dominicis and was disowned by her parents who were of Royal ancestry. Their names were taken from my grandfather’s Baptismal Record in Oklahoma in 1905. The spelling of their names may have changed when they entered America. I did find a mention of a Theresina Colaianni but I am unsure if that is the same person. Can anyone assist me further?
Wanting to verify that my 2nd great grandfather, Archangelo DiGiacomo (Di Giacomo), was born in Carovilli. Born Nov 2, 1845. Also trying to determine/verify his parents’ names including mother’s maiden name.
Hello ! Father was Francesco. Mom was carmina Domenico. Arcangelo married Antonia Ricci. Died 15 Aug 1876 at age 74.
Hello
My Great Grand Father came to the United States in 1901 he also had his 3 sons with him Vincenzo DiPilla Giaetanoand Liberto
Vincenzo was the onl one who had children .
Vincenzo DiPilla Married Mary Di Giacomo who was the Grandaughter of
Pasquale DiGiacomoCan ou tell us if there are DiPilla’s still in thetown
Thank ou for our help
Virginia DiPilla Lane
iWould Like To Know If My Grand Mother Vinenza Or Giovanna Vinvenza Di mario Married To Loreto Santostefano Where Both Born In Carovilli I know My Mother Maddalena Ida Santostefano And Her Siblings Wher Born There and lived there for years then some moved to rome and some to goriano abbruzzo please let me know some information on this family thank you very much!!!
Hello
I could trace back my family in Larino, prov. di Campobasso. My ancestor Carmino Caruso was born in 1726 in Larino. His parents are noted to come from Castiglione, which I assume would be Castiglione di Carovilli.
Does anyone know, if the churchbooks are in the church in Castiglione (which one of them?) or in a church archieve?
Thank you very much!
I am looking for DonatoPetrocelli born about 1854. He first came to the USA in 1882-3. He ended up in Krebs, Oklahoma; he had 4 sons two born in Italy Rocco b. Abt 1884 and Giuseppe about 1887. The family would leave for the USA 1889-1890. Two more sons were born in Oklahoma Francesco and Antonio. I have been trying to track this family down for 26 years. The reason I think he may have been from the Carovilli area is because my aunt said that it was a small town that began with a “c” and I thought I would check this town out because so many in the Krebds and McAlester, Oklahoma. I could use all the help in the world . Thank you
Adrienne, I am also looking for help for my husbands family, His grandfather came from Italy and his wife(husbands) grandmother, came from Carovilli Italy, born 1882 . Wondering if there is any connection with us?
My family is from Carovilli I’ve traced it back to 1734 one of my grandfathers is Domenico Sabatino Sept 5 1802 married to Maria Concetta DiGiacomo married on Jan 18 1825. I got a lot of info from Italy if anyone is interested
Hi Donna, I know its been a few years but hopefully you will see this. I’ve been working on the Berardi and Nuocci family from carovilli. I’d love to talk to you about what you’ve learned.
My mother, Maria DiGiacomo, immigrated from Carovill in 1914, she was 11.
Hello Donna,
I am definitely interested, thank you! My grandmother’s maiden name was Carano, And she Married Cesar Mattioli. They had two sons and two daughters, Mary, Helen, William, and Robert respectively.I am the daughter of William Mattioli.
None of my cousins seem to know if grandma had dual citizenship, theUS and Italy, of course.
I honestly appreciate any information you have.
Thanks!
Pam
Hi I am trying to trace my grandfathers roots. I believe he was born in Carovilli Italy. His name was Nicandro Carano and he was born 1900. His fathers name was Gaetano Carano. I believe he came to England around the age of 14. He died in 1936 in Newcastle upon Tyne and my father also died at a young age so I have no information at all about my fathers heritage. Any information would be great.
I was able to trace my ancestry back to my 2nd great grandparents that are from Carovilli, Italy. Their names were Stephen(also Steven) Conti (est.1861 – 1931) and Sabina Conti(Est. birth 1868), I can figure out her maiden name. I’m trying to search if they had siblings & what their parents names were
They came to the US from Italy and lived in Colorado, Michigan, and finally settled in Illinois.
I may have a link to your family. Did they settle in Ladd, IL? Try searching parent names of Appolonia (went by Bill in the US) Carano (born 1845) and Rosa Carano. I don’t know much about Rosa but I think Bill’s father was Giuseppe Carano. I think Sabina’s name at Birth was Sabbittina Carano and married Stephen Conti (originally Condi?) in 1889. I also believe Sabina had a brother Stefano Carano, which is where my family line connected to the above tree. I am trying to find more documents to verify what I have pieced together. Stefano Carano is recorded as Crano in Ladd, IL in the 1910 census and he died in Krebs, OK. Have you contributed research and run across Stefano (Steve) Carano (Crano), by chance?
My grandfather was Carmine Stizza born June 17, 1885, his parents were Dominico Stizza and Rafaela Falasca. I have no information on them. Carmine Stizza brother was Nunzio and had a sisted, Mary. All three of them emigrated to the U.S. Carmine in the 1890’s. Any information on my great grandparents and their parents would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
I note Vera Carano is mentioned above. Does anyone have any information or details of Vera’s mother or father who I believe were from Carovilli. I think the father’s name was Dominic Carano
Hi Richard, You are correct on Vera’s father… although birth name spelling is Domenico; he went by the more American Dominic. Are you a Carano?
Kind Regards,
Sharon
Hi Sharon. I’m from Akron Ohio. Was just looking around here, so cool. Grandfather Michael came at turn of the century plus or minus?
Hello Thomas,
My grandmother was Jennie Carano Mattioli. She passed in 1980 at age 80. She was married to Cesar and they were from Carovilli. They had 4 children, Mary, Helen, William (my father) and Robert.
I’m happy to have found this place and hope to learn something about my family.
Best,
Pam
Hello, can you help me with my Berardi family tree or do you know someone who knows more about the Berardi ancestors?
My grandfather: Marco Vincenzo BERARDI, was born in Carovilli (Venticinque Aprile 1883 (his father was Federico Berardi and his mother was Marianna Falasca, not birth-days) They lived in 1883: Via Contrada Ficora in Carovilli.
Marco Vincenzo went by himself in 1899 to the USA. In 1912 he came back to Carovilli and married my grandmother. Both immigrated to the United States and settled in Benwood, West Virginia.
My grandmother was: Maria ROSSI, born in Carovilli (Ventisei Ottobre 1891 (her father was Antonio Rossi and mother Grazia Falasca, no birth days) They lived in 1883: Via della Fonte in Carovilli.
Any information is welcome.
Apeldoorn, 18-03-2016
Il mio nome è Wolfgang, ho 69 anni e vivo a Apeldoorn nei Paesi Bassi. Sto cercando i miei antenati che vivevano a Carovilli. Spero che tu mi possa aiutare in questo. Forse mi potrebbe mettere in contatto con qualcuno che forse sa qualcosa in più sulla storia della mia famiglia.
Mio nonno si chiamava Marco Vincenzo Berardi, nato a Carovilli il 25 aprile 1883. Si è sposato con mia nonna Maria Rossi, nata a Carovilli il 26 ottobre 1891. Hanno lasciato l’Italia nei primi anni del 1900 per andare negli Stati Uniti, dove mio padre Lorenzo Berardi è nato a Benwood, WV nel 1924.
I genitori di mio nonno sono: Federico Berardi e Marianna Falasca. Entrambi vivevano a Carovilli, probabilmente in Via Della Fonte. I genitori di mia nonna sono Antonio Rossi e Grazia Falasca, probabilmente vissuti in Via Contrada Ficora a Carovilli.
Qualsiasi informazione sulle famiglie Berardi, Rossi e Falasca sono estremamente gradite. Grazie!
Wolfgang
Hi Wolfgang,
My grandmother lived in Caroville in the late 1800’s her name Grace “Teresa” Parisi she married Stephen “Stefano” Joseph Berardi and the emigrated to the U.S in the early 1900’s.
Hello Steven, thanks for your answer. Do you know more about this Stephen Berardi? If he had brothers, sisters or the name of his parents? Where do you come from?
Greetings,
Wolfgang
Hi Wolfgang, My grandfather Stefano Berardi immigrated from Carovilli about 1911. His parents are believed to be Philomena Carmela Sferra and Pasquelle Berardi. Pasquelle Berardi’s father is believed to be Vincenzo Berardi.
Stefano is believed to have had 3 sisters (Carmela, Nunzia and Sabine) and two brothers (Luigi and Giovanni)
Any help you can provide would be fantastic
Hi Steven
I am almost certainly related to you. My grandfather Luigi Berardi was born in Carovilli. I know he had siblings but don’t know all their names. Through research of my own I found that his father was Pasquale Berardi who was married to Philomena Sferra. And his father was Vincenzo. My own father was named James Vincenzo Salvatore.
Per my Dad, I know he had relatives in West Virginia, that there were cousins named Parisi.
Hello,
My grandmother was from Castiglione. Her name was Sandella (Della) DiGiacomo April 12, 1900 – June 9, 1988 in Welby Colorado USA
My great-grandfather was Angelo DiGiacomo born: January 15, 1859 died August 14, 1909 in Welby Colorado USA
My great-grandmother was Madalena Rossi born: 1868 died 1935
I have heard that Angelo was a stone mason and has a sculpture in the “new” church. I was wondering if this is correct.
Does anyone have any information on them? I will be visiting Castiglione in December 2015 and would love to meet any family members – no matter how distant – and perhaps be able to see the church.
Thank you!
My mother is doing a huge family tree and your great grandparents and grandma are on there. We are wondering what your parents names are and my mom would love to email you if you are open to it. Let me know. They are headed to Castiglione next week.
Haven’t heard from you, but my mom went to castiglione this past week and is still there. Our family lives in Colorado and my great grandparents lived in Welby. My mom is trying to figure out who your parents are because you are not on our family tree but your great grandparents are. Connie if you could contact me so I can let her know, that’d be great!
I am doing research on Di Domenicos and Rossi looks like the came from Carovilli Isernia Molise Italy Interested in the following names Nicola abt 1819 birth,
Wife Saveia abt 1824 birth, Donatangelo Daniel Giovanni Di Domenico birth 1844 I’m told. ANy help would be great Rossi would be Orazia Carmela, Domenico Sabatino b 9/5/1802 wife Concetta Di Gracomo b 4/15/1806. Gaetano abt 1771 d 1871 wife Antonia Donata d 1774 Stefano 1744 wife Carmina Ricci 1745. Thanks.
We may be distantly related. Some of the names in your lineage match mine
I also have Ross (i) ‘s , Carano, and Di Giacoma in my ancestors. Also I have a ‘Donata’ I can not locate
See my post below
Escribo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mi abuelo Domingo Miguel Silvestri nacio en Campobasso el 10 de mayo de 1884 y quisiera tener mas datos sobre familias relacionadas con los Silvestri de Argentina. Proximamente viajara un primo a conocer el origen fundacional de nuestra familia en Campobasso y quisiera ayudarlo a encontrar algún pariente directo. Muchas gracias !!!
I am searching for the father of Guiseppe Mariano Carano,b.1844 and the father of Carolina Ranelli, b 1843. They are my great grandparents.
James, my Grandmother, Giovannini Carano was born in Carovilli, on JUly 4th 1883. Any connection? She married Rosario Conti, also born in 1883, in Carovilli. They married in 1909, in Youngstown, Ohio.
Sorry, I missed your response until today. I also have Conti ancestors. My Carano ancestors were in Marshall Bank Colorado, Silver mines, i believe, for a very short time. They moved to Krebs, Choctaw Nation…now Oklahoma.
I should think I have Carano and Conti cousin, more likely in Carovili, but I have no knowledge of then other than my grandmother Sabina Rose Carano Cinocca’s brother Antonio Carano, ca, b. 1870 in Carovilli.
I have not source of information regarding the Carano family in Carovilli…shame.
Jim
Hi James!
I am from Krebs, OK with Carano ancestors. I would love to find out if we are related to the same Caranos. My great-great grandmother is a Vera Carano, born in Carovilli. Not too sure when.
Thanks!
Peyton
Hi Peyton, Vera Carmela Carano was my great aunt by marriage to my grandfather’s brother William Alonzo Smith. She passed away May 15, 1993 in McAlester OK. She is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in McAlester. My mother was born in Krebs. My grandfather was John Calloway Smith. Vera was born May 9, 1907.
My grandfather James Carano came from Carovilla through Krebs then on to Akron Ohio. The name was misspelled at Ellis island as Crano. There are still a lot of Crano’s around Akron.
One of my maternal great grandmothers was a Carano, married to Stefano Ciolli before immigrating to the U.S. They ended up in Youngstown, Ohio.
Lou, my grandmother was born Jan 1, 1872 in Carovilli. I have her parents, brothers and sisters, but not cousins.
Jim Cinocca
Hi Joyce. I’m one of the twins, Lee. My father was Samuel Crano. His father was Silver (Uncle Silv) son of Salvatore (Tatone) and Maria (Mamoochie) Crano – Akron, OH. He was brother to James, Johnny, Cara, Rose, Florence (Auntie Po), Lucy, Stephen (Uncle Happy), and Lorraine (Auntie Tag).
Are you James and Vera’s granddaughter? Brother to Chris?
I was able to trace my ancestry back to my 3rd great grandparents that are from Carovilli, Italy. Their names were Stephen(also Steven, Steffon, etc…) Conti (est.1861 – 1931) and Sabina Conti(Est. birth 1868). Stephen Conti’s parents were Joseph Conti & Catherine Carano. I’m wondering if they were all related. I’m not sure how to search for records in Carovilli, can anyone help?
Lou, do you have more information the family of Giovannini Carano, siblings, parents, aunts, uncles and the like.
Jim
I have lots of Carano family from Carovilla, my Ancestors
on 2 sides of my family were from there.
Nicholas Carano 1845- 3x great grandpa
His Son Pascal 1867-1927 married Carolina DiGiacoma
Who died young in childbirth (27) His 2nd wife was Anna Massaro
They lived in Kreps Oklahoma then Youngstown Oh
Then Hubbard Ohio.
On the other side of my family my 3x great grandpa
Fiore Carano 1835 – ? & spouse unknown believe her last name was Di Donata
Had 3 sons
Giuseppe 1868-1929 my great grandpa married Carmella Ross died Hubbard Ohio
Nicholas Mariano 1869-1939 married Grace Orazia Ross died Bedford Ohio
Michael 1860-1930 married Domenica Ross died Hudson Ohio
If anyone recognizes any of the names or wants to share ancestry I would love to email
. I am going to Italy in spring 2016 and would love to know more.
Connie, do you know if Nicholas Carano had a brother named Guiseppe, b. 1844 in Carovilli?
Jim Cinocca
Yes Nicholas had 3 brothers
Michael B 1860
Guiseppe B 1867
Dominc B 1868
The only info I have for their parents is fathers First name Fiore and mothers first name Donata
My wife has researched her great-grandfather who comes from that region named Niccolo Pomo, from Carovilli or the next town over, Castiglione di Carovilli, is there anyway we can find out information regarding her ancestors?