Genealogy in Sant’Angelo del Pesco
Tracing your Italian roots back to Sant’Angelo del Pesco (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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco.
Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Casciato, Delle Donne, Di Cesare, Di Giulio, Di Ninno, Di Nucci, Di Vito, Fantini, Giampaolo, Lalli, Mariani, Nucci, Pasquarelli, Saia, Zezza 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco — 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Sant’Angelo del Pesco
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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Sant’Angelo del Pesco, please follow this link.)
If you know that your ancestors lived in Sant’Angelo del Pesco during the past centuries, the City Office of Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco.
- 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco.
Population trends in Sant’Angelo del Pesco
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Sant’Angelo del Pesco. 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
From our experience, if you plan to visit Sant’Angelo del Pesco 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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Sant’Angelo del Pesco area, write to santangelodelpesco@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 Sant’Angelo del Pesco
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Sant’Angelo del Pesco forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Sant’Angelo del Pesco with other people, feel free to leave a message.







MI PADRE SE LLAMABA ROCCO DI LUCENTE ESTOY BUSCANDO UN FAMILIAR QUE ME AYUDE A CONSEGUIR UN ACTA DE NACIMIENTO EN SANT`ANGELO DEL PESCO SU MAMA SE LLAMANA NICOLETTA DI LUCENTE, CUALQUIER INFORMACION TENGO TODOS LOS DATOS DE MI PADRE ME PIDEN EN EL CONSULADO UN ACTA DE NACIMIENTO AUXILIO
I am looking for any information about my Italian side. It is hard to find information dating before the 1700’s. The last names in my line that I am stuck at are Mariano, Zaccardi, Giulio, Giampaolo, Luccente, Di’Croce, Sciulli I would love any help in getting some of this information.
Thank you!
Yo visite Santangelo del Pesco en julio del 2008, en la comuna estaban de vacaciones,no obstante el sindaco Florindo Dilucente me atendió muy bien y me regalo dos libros, De Abadia a Paese pero el propósito mio de averiguar los origenes de mi familia no pudo ser pues el personal estaba de vacaciones, mi padre nacio el 4 de octubre de 1895, seguro que figuran los nombres de mis abuelos, si me pueden ayudar les quedaría agradecido.Sin más me despido de Uds. saludandoles atte
Se trata de mi abuelo, Carmine Di Nucci, que emigro alrededor de 1917 a 1920 a la Argentina en compañía de unos primos y su hijo, mi papá, de nombre Humberto, que se quedó en Mendoza y que falleció victima de un accidente en junio de 1940. no pudiendo informarnos de sus orígenes. Además estábamos en conocimiento que dejo una hermana en Santangelo del Pesco de Nombre Maria, hija de Carmine Di Nucci y Nicoleta Nucci, nacida en la última década del siglo 19. Desde ya muy agradecido de cualquier información al respecto.
Carmini Di Nucci e irmão do bisavô do meu esposo