If you search your ancestors in Foggia, in the province of Foggia, Puglia region, the documents about your Italian family are stored in the City Office archives and in the parishes in the town.This is where to start your family history research.
Civil Records in Foggia
In towns and villages of Puglia and in Foggia province registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Foggia town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Foggia, please follow this link)
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So, if your ancestors lived in Foggia during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Foggia 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 advices to search in Puglia and of course in Foggia too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Foggia from the Italian Unification (1861).
This is a necessary info to understand how many people lived in the town in the past.
To go on quickly in your research is important to know if the last name you are investigating is a frequent surname in Foggia. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Foggia archives, expecially if you have not exact dates.
It could be useful for you to know that some of the most common surnames in Foggia province are:
Bisceglia, Bruno, Calabrese, Caputo, Ciavarella, Ciuffreda, Clemente, Conte, De Luca, De Santis, Delli Carri, D’Errico, Di Bari, Falcone, Ferrara, Fiore, Gentile, Giordano, Guerra, La Torre, Lauriola, Leone, Lombardi, Longo, Marino, Martino, Nardella, Notarangelo, Palmieri, Palumbo, Pellegrino, Piemontese, Prencipe, Quitadamo, Ricci, Rignanese, Rinaldi, Romano, Russo, Sacco, Santoro, Schiavone, Simone, Totaro, Troiano, Trotta, Valente, Villani.
Church Records in Foggia
Church archives in Foggia 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 Puglia started during 1500!
They are far less accessible expecially from abroad and very hard to read and decipher if you are not used and skilled.
But our local genealogists, are graduated in history and archivistics so, with their expertise, they can research the church registers of Foggia on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Foggia:
ANNUNCIAZIONE DEL SIGNORE – Viale Francia, 24
B. M. V. MADRE DI DIO INCORONATA – Borgo Incoronata
B. M. V. REGINA DELLA PACE – R.ne Martucci
B.M.V. ASSUNTA IN CIELO – P.zza Cardinale Pericle Felici
B.M.V. DEL ROSARIO – Via Guglielmi
B.M.V. IMMACOLATA – Piazza dell’ Immacolata, 6
B.M.V. IMMACOLATA DI FATIMA – Borgo Segezia, 4 – Segezia
B.M.V. MADRE DELLA CHIESA – P.zza Scaramella
GESU’ E MARIA – Via della Rocca, 2
S. ALFONSO M. DEI LIGUORI – Via S. Severo, 71
S. ANNA – Piazza S. Eligio, 34
S. ANTONIO DA PADOVA – Via F. Smaldone
S. CIRO MEDICO E MARTIRE – Via Silvio Pellico
S. CUORE DI GESU’ – Via Lucera
S. FAMIGLIA – R.ne Diaz
S. FILIPPO NERI – Via Federico Spera, 99
S. FRANCESCO SAVERIO – P.zza XX Settembre
S. GIUSEPPE – Borgo Cervaro
S. GIUSEPPE ARTIGIANO – Via Caracciolo
S. ISIDORO – Borgo Duanero la Rocca
S. LUIGI GONZAGA – Via P. Scrocco
S. M. DELLA CROCE – Viale XXIV Maggio
S. MARIA DEL CARMINE – Viale I Maggio
S. MICHELE ARC. – P.zza Murialdo
S. PAOLO APOSTOLO – Via Vittorio Alfieri, 22
S. PIETRO APOSTOLO – Via Mons. Fares, 11
S. PIO X – R.ne S. Pio X
S. STEFANO MARTIRE – Via G. Urbano
S. TERESA DEL B.G. – Borgo Arpinova
S. TOMMASO APOSTOLO – Via del Gufo, 4
SPIRITO SANTO – Via Nedo Nadi
SS. GUGLIELMO E PELLEGRINO – P.zza A. Moro
Anyway for our experience, 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 your holidays in the offices or in the churches dealing with italian bureaucracy .
(Remember that archives are not open to public and officers and priests are not required by law to give you access to the local archives)
With the results gathered by our genealogist before your arrival, you will have more free time to visit the town and surroundings on your ancestors footsteps.
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 genealogist in Foggia area , write to foggia@italianside.com or fill the form here.
Our expert will study your request and will reply to you with a plan and a quote for your family research.
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if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Foggia feel free to leave a message below.
Looking for records for great grand parents
Luigi BUNGARO and Filomena Scana, they had three sons my Grandfather Antonio BUNGARO, Luciano BUNGARO, and Erupreprio BUNGARO
My Father Luigi BUNGARO all Born in Foggio or Modugno
Can you help me
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation
Angela
Hello, I’m trying to find my grandmother’s parents. My grandmother was Rachele Ciavarella b. 24 March 1903. She emigrated to the US on the SS Cretic, 7 September 1920 into Boston, MA. I would appreciate any help. Thank you very much!
My uncle told me that my grandmother, Rachele Ciavarella, was born in San Marco in Lamis, Foggia.
Hello I am trying to find my Italian ancestors from Foggia. The surname is Pagliara. My nonno was called Pasquale Pagliara
he lived in Montecalvo Irpino prov. Avellino, his father was called Antonio Pagliara and he also live in Montecalvo Irpino.
I know the Pagliara family came from Foggia orignianally. Where can I find records for my Italian ancestors related to my
nonno and bis nonno ?
I am looking for Information on, Raffaele Petrilo born about 1788 Foggia,Italy Married Gazia Schiraldi. any information would be greatly appreicated.
Jerome
Can you recommend a local genealogist that covers Foggia area. My grandparents are from there. Troia I believe. Please have someone skilled in this area and that speaks decent English. Thank you
I am looking for my two female cousins who lived at Via Lecce 12, Foggia. They would now be in their sixties and we have lost contact as I live in the United Kingdom.
Please send info on my Grandparents Luigi Marino and Giovanna D’Apice. They lived in Foggia and Trio
My grandparents were Mattia and Madelena Gabriel. My grandmother’s maiden name was Maccia. Both were born in the 1870’s and immigrated to America around 1900. Lived in Newark, NJ. Any info?
Looking for information on my grandfather’s family. Italian surname is Lombardi and Lombardo in America. He was born in Foggia in Nov 1880. He married Maria Tenace who was born in 1889. They immigrated in 1909. All the family knows is his family perished in the plague which I haven’t been able to find out when that was. Would appreciate any help in finding out his family’s names and birth dates.
Looking for information (i.e. names of parents)for my grandfather Carmine Ramere (Ramiere; DOB: Sept. 26, 1884)who immigrated to the US on August 10, 1903. My grandfather’s birthplace was listed as Voltorino, Foggio. Any information would be most helpful.
Additionally, if there is any info on my grandmother, Coletta Iatesta (DOB: April 19, 1894) it would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Hi, I am looking for the birth records of my great grandparents. Both were born in Foggia, Italy.
Looking for any information on Tarolla / Tarollo
Family. Onofrio Tarolla1859-1919 marriage to Maria Michela Delsabro . Looking for info on their 5 children .Arcangela, paolo, Antonio 1891-1972, Matteo, and Giovanni . San Marco in Lima’s, Foggia and Lesina:) ….. Some family travelled to Australia… thanks
Hi
my wife recently found out she is half Italian, and has traced her family to Foggia. Her Great-great grandparents were Michel Mennoia (1850-) and Antonio Di Nunna (1850-). Married in Bari around 1868
Great grandparents were Salvatore Minoie (?spelling) (1882-1959) and Antonetta Shangalabra (1884-1940).
Grandparents were Antonetta Minoie and Mario Cacciagrani.
Father was Albert Cacciagrani.
We are hoping to travel to the are in the Fall, and would like to have more information to research while there, and possibly find living relatives.
I am researching my Great Grandfather, Michele Arcangelo Voto, born 11 Sept 1877, best record I have found suggests he could be from; Civille, Ischitella, Foggia, Italy
Checking on Daniel Solitro born 1894 Viesta Foggia Italy names of sibilings the parents names Angelo Rose Solitro
Looking for Totta, Scesa or Speranza family information. We are in The USA..
Long shot. My father was stationed in Foggia around 1944-45. After the war dad and family corresponded with the family he was billeted with . His name was Joe (Giuseppe) and we wrote to Maria in Foggia. Just thought I would know if anyone knows about this. Long shot for sure.
Hello
Looking for relatives of my grandmother and grandfather. My great grandfathers name ( and grandmothers side) was Michele Pirozzoli and grandmother (his daughter) Amelia Nicola Maria Pirozzoli born 1895. Her mother was Maria Benedetto. My grandfather was Gerardo Zullo and his father was Emanuel Zullo and Emanuels’ wife was PhilomenaPavia all from Foggia.
Thank you
Amelia
Looking for birth, marriage,death info!! Anything!!
Researching my wife’s family Troiano/D’Aamato!!
Salvatore Troiano married to Michelina D’Amato,she was born1874!! They had 1 son Domenico Troiano born 1898,married to Maria Mancini.
Michelina and Domenico came to the U.S. in 1915 and resided in Providence R.I..Salvatore had an accident and died back in Italy!! All I believe
to have been from Vieste, Foggia Italy!!
ANY HELP PLEASE!!
Sincerely
Garry
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My grand father is born in Foggia. I don’t know exactly when. All I know is that he came in Belgium in the years around 1930 to learn at “Institut Montefiore” (university of Liège). He was a brilliant student. His name was Raffaele Gentile. He left Belgium to join the Italian army to fight in Libya (official version) and my grand mother and my mother never seen him again. I would like to know if members of his family still live in Foggia. I would only like to know more about him. I only have old pictures of him (available on demand). Best regards,
Looking for Dominico Ascolillo my GGGrandfather, parents names and birth dates dates also Maria Giuseppa Marjoles parents names a d birth dates.
I’m looking for descendants of the Vicario family from Foggia. The siblings migrated to the US circa 1904 and settled in Conway, PA and later Bridgeport, CT. Also related to Xavier Costanzo.
Looking for Alexadro Altomare family . in Foggia Came Ellis Island about 1912 with son Daniel . Lived in Phila . Was married to .
Anna Russo not sure where she was from . I was able to find someone names Theresa Perri .
I am looking for any information about my grandfather Savino Montanaro he was born in San Gervaise Itlay in 1903, he immigrated to the USA in 1920 or 1921, he left his mother Maddalena Montanaro and my mother remembers sending her gifts, we have no other information on her or if she was married or who my grandfathers father was. My parents visited the town he was born in and the school he went to and even found the house he grew up in , however when inquiring about his mother, they were politely told to leave it alone. Any information will be helpful. My mother believes she may have come from a wealthy family and maybe at one point was /wanted to be a nun. She only remembers my grandfather stating that she may have been distant from her family. We do not know if she was married. His birth certificate and school report cards only list her as his mother. Any help would be greatly appreciated in trying to find out more information
I’m looking for information on my ancestors, last name Alterisio who I believe were from this area. Alterisio (Alterisio, Alterisio, etc.) is a rather rare name in the U.S. and I believe Italy.
I am looking for any info on Giovanni Maddalena and Philomenia or Philamora Terlingo from Troia Foggia. Their son, my grandfather was Nastasio Maddalena (madaline in USA). Would also like info on any Brothers or sisters
I am trying to research on the name Terlingo from Troia. The ancestor is Urbano Domenico Terlingo, born on Oct 4th or Nov 4th, 1888. His parents were Gelarde or Gerado or Jerriel Terlingo and Lucia Longo. Do you think there is a connection?
Kathleen, there is definitely a connection. I have most of the Terlingo’s on my tree. Sorry for such a late reply.
Looking for Cesare Avolizio (Aulizio) and Josephine Piccolo Avolizio who emigrated from Foggia to Ellis Island to Ohio in approximately 1910. Thank you very much.
I am looking info on a Vincenzo Tangi, b) 1849 in Celle San Vito. He married Lucia Bologonone b) 1859, we believe she also came from Celle San Vito. Lucia died in Ontario, Canada sometime in the 1900’s. We also believe they may have immigrated to central Ohio, United States when they first came over. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for data on surname. Risoldi and Vigilenti
My grandmother came to the US in 1905 to join her husband.
Cathrine Vigilenti 1876-1969. Nazzaro Risoldi 1872-1935. Both I believe came from Foggia Italy.
Looking for my grandmother Sylvia Ann Leccesse I believe she was born in 1923 and maybe from Foggia Italy. Any info would be greatly appericated. thank you
looking for my grandfather Biase stellabotte and my grandmother Lucia Mandressia Stellabott
I am searching for any records and history on the Vincent James DeVita family. And on the Mary Francis Bononno family and descendents. Both came to the US in early 1920’s …, I think
I am looking for information on my Great-Grandfather Lazzaro Ciavarelli born 1883 and married Maria Luigia Tenace in 1906. He emigrated to the United States in 1907 and she in 1913 if my information is correct. I would like to know about his parents and if he had siblings etc.
I am looking for info on my great grandfathers family. So far I all I have been able to find is that Luigi Lallo born about 1892 was from Foggia. He immigrated in 1909. He had 5 children one of them my grandfather Roland.
my grandfather was born in or near foggia in 1886 rumor is the family still operates a fig orchard there please some information would be great
james a fecco
How far back does the PACILLO name go in history
My Grandfather was a high ranking military professional “GENERAL” ,MATTEO PACILLO . HE was “GIVEN” the town of FOGGIA ,but left it to his family and came to AMERICA in 1898, so the story goes .
I am interested in finding out as much information as possible
Thank you MATT
I am looking for vital records for my great-grandfather, Francesco Fumagalli, born in Foggia, 14 July 1894.
He married Luisa Friscira in Talsano, Taranto. I do not know the year. Probably 1920 or 1921. He immigrated to the US in 1922.
I believe he was in the Italian Army during WW1
Any help in finding these records greatly appreciated.
Hello looking for my G Grandfaher Nicola Esposti born around 1872 who, according to my father was born and lived in Foggia. He emigrated to Wales in the early 1890’s
Great Grandparents lived in Foggia, Province of Foggia. Surname LoRusso. My father walked to other house during WW2 when they landed in Italy. Would love to connect. These were my mother’s paternal grandparents.
Buon Giorno,
I’m am looking for information on my grandmother, Maria Principe (perhaps Prencipe) born Aug 22 1884. I have also seen year of birth listed as 1879 We believe her parents were Grace Farina and Luigi Prencipe. I’m interested in her siblings and other children. Any information would be appreciated.
Grazie.
My grandfather was Guiseppe Ranalli. He came from Foggia Italy. We think he was born in the late 1800’s and he emigrated to Australia when he was young. He returned to Foggia around 1929 taking his daughter Mary Anita Ranalli to visit family.
My grandfather was born in Province of Foggia Italy, his birth years to be around 1896and left there at the age of 21 for America.
He passed away in1965. His name was Dominic Yacci. Can you give me any additional information.
Anything would be much appreciated.
My grandfather, John Spinella, was born in 1889, and he said that he was from Foggio, Italy. He emigrated to Mt. Pleasant PA and had several children (Gerald, Raphella, Daniel, Michael, and Agnes). He passed away in 1948.
Can you provide any additional information since I am traveling to Naples, Italy in September?
I am interested in locating information about my grandfather, John Spinella, who was born in 1889, and he said he was Foggio, Italy. He emigrated to Mt. Pleasant PA and lived there till his death in 1948. Can you provide any information, since I am going to Naples in September?
I am trying to locate the birth certificate of my Grandfather Giuseppe D’Errico. I believe he was born in Rodi Garganico Foggia, Italy in 1894.
Any help would be wonderful.
Thank you.
Looking for relatives in Foggia, Puglia, Italy, of my grandparents Giuseppe Monaco and Maria Fontana who immigrated to America about 1913.
I am seeking information on my surename CHIRELLO, and where it comes from. There are some families in Foggia, Italy. My Grandfather was from Italy, Tony Chirello, or Anthony Chirello. He came over to America in the 1900s, I just can’t find anything on him.
I am trying to locate the birth certificate of my Great-Grandfather Ippolito Frabotta. I believe he was born in Foggia, Foggia in 1866. I think his grandfather was Francesco Frabotta, and Grandmother, Maria Luigia Montanaro. I have found 4 sons of theirs that survived, and believe one of them is Ippolito’s father. Any help would be wonderful.
Thank you.
I am looking for information on my Great grandmother, Maria Luisa Volpe. She was married to Guiseppe Paolozzi. They had two children, my Grandfather, Eugenio Paolozzi and Beatrice Paolozzi. I have my grandfather’s birth certificate with her name on it but that is all I have. I have been researching for years but I am unable to find anything about her. I would love to know who her parents were and anything about her. They came from Foggia. I would be forever grateful if you could find anything about her.
Sincerely,
JoAnn
My grandmother Guiseppa Ricci came here to New York in Dec of 1913. We never knew where she came from, she would not talk about her family. I recently came across a small jewelry container with the name of Foggia, Italy on it. Seeing that her surname is a common name in this region, I wondered if this might be where she was from.
looking for my Grandfathers ancestors in Foggia,Italy. Salerno,Paul I want to know if I have any relatives there and any land or home inheritance. thank you
Looking for info. about my grandparents Frank Patella and his wife Benvenuta Negri.
Thanks
Tristan
I am your Aunt Gildas grandson. I am searching for more information as well. Have you found anything on either side yet?
I’m Concetta’s grand daughter (Patti’s daughter), I am also looking for information. Have you found anything?
Looking for information (i.e. names of parents)for my grandfather Carmine Ramere (Ramiere)who immigrated to the US on August 10, 1903. My grandfather’s birthplace was listed as Voltorino, Foggio. Any information would be most helpful.
Additionally, if there is any info on my grandmother, Coletta Iatesta (DOB: April 19, 1894) it would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I am looking for information on Dipaolo,family and Grasso, My grandmother mom name was terisana Grasso,her father was Pasquale Dipaolo.my grandmother Marie married Michael De Vito his father was Luigi De Vito
Information on Gt. Grandfather and Mother
Luigi Bungaro 1855-1947
Filomena Colonna 1859-1943
Born in Foggia died in Modugno
Any brothers or sister either family
The had three sons, Antonio Bungaro 1895 Foggia -1971Canada
Erupreprio Bungaro, lived in Modugno died in Modugno
Luciano Bungaro born Foggia died in Canada
I want to find out about earlier family, ie Gt, Gt, Grandparents and family
looking for my grandmother lucia mandressia and my grandfather baggio stellabotte they were fro foggia
Looking for any information regarding my great grandfather Michael Forgione , born March 1865 and who I believe married Maria Angela Catri . Would like to trace relatives . Grazie
I am looking for relatives of Giuseppe (Joseph) Gesualdi he left a brother behind in Foggia
He came to America with his wife Anna Lapolla
my father was born in Foggia in 1917 his name is Antonio Caputo. I would like to get information about his ancestors. Also my mother born in 1926 in Foggia her birth name is Luigia Di Gemma.
I have been stumped on my research of my family’s history, particularly my mother’s side. THe name known is Caterina D’Attellis and her mother is Luisa Yerizzo in Celenya, Foggia, Italy. Any information on Luisa Yerizzo is greatly appreciated. She was supposedly married twice and had three children. Although, her last name is a bit “iffy.” Any links of info would be helpful.
Looking for grandmother Giavonna DeMenna, her parents wee Pasqule and Margaret MeMenna (Demenna)
My Grandfather, James Simone, born about 1895, married Mary Parenti, oldest son Frank Simone born in Italy, immigrated to the United States approximately about 1917-1919. Do you have any records of this family.
My Grandfather, James Simone, date of Birth 24 August 1894, married Mary Parenti date of Birth: 16 MAY 1896, oldest son Frank Simone born in Italy 1920, immigrated to the United States approximately about 1920-1921. Do you have any records of this family.
Looking for some family history on some of my ancestors. My great grandfather and my great uncle travel here from Foggia in the early 1900s. They went through Ellis Island first then resided in South Philadelphia. It would be cool to find if generations of this family’s legacy still existed. My grandfather’s name was Guispesse LaTorre.
I am tracking Guiseppe also. Who was your grandfather?
My great grandfather. Micheal Delano came over from Foggia late 1800. We believe the name was altered and I found census records whereas the family was listed as Delino. I m trying to find out if there is a surname that this could have come from. His wife was Assunta Buzzo also from Foggia. Any links to these two names would be greatly appreciated!
Looking for information about my great grandparents
Barthalomew Ferrante, Libera Rossi, Vincenze Guelano, Ciccia Sumnenes.
Also grandparents Guiseppe Ferrante b. 1886
Angela Gualano b. 1891
My grandmother’s maiden name Laquintano of Foggia had wheat fields married Domenico Caggese. Had children Antonio deceased result of war and Anita one other dtr died result of war. Other dtr Camela and son Domenico imigrated to Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Carmella about early 1920’s my father Domenico about 1925.
Later my grandmother Antonia and grandfather Domenico came to Phila to live with remaining children. Other Caggese came and at least l Laquintano.
I am interested to know if there are any relatives still in Foggia and of my grandmother’s property which she gave to a niece. My father had mentioned he thought for employment many moved to Rome.
Just saw this. Sorry for the delay. My father Al Madaline (Maddalena), when he was about 10-12 yrs old was being raised, for a short time, by a Mrs Caggese in South Philadelphia. He often said she was like his second mother since his mother died when he was 3. My dad was born in 1918 in Brockway, PA, but some how wound up in Philly. In addition, my dad told me we were related to the Laquintanao’s. My grand father was from Troia, Foggia and was related to the Terlingo’s as well. If you would like to communicate, my e mail is almadaline@comcast.net. Hope to hear from you.
Al
Grandfather was from Foggia, Italy who left behind a large family and came to America. Relocated from New York to Chicago. Owned and operated a resturant for many years until the depression. Invested in a home in Indiana where he live out his life. Only relative in US was Anthony Palmumbo who has also passed on. Would like to find Donato DiPaolo’s family(s).
What year did he arrive? My family is from a Chicago Donato DiPaolo who married and raised his children in NW Indiana.
LOOKING FOR GRANDFATHER PHILIP BRUNO ( LEONBRUNO) OF FOGGIA. BORN AROUND 1876. MAY HAVE BEN MARRIED TO MARABELLA AND HAD 1 DAUGHTER JOSAPHINE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. MAUREEN
Looking for my grandfather Lawrence Tursi born in foggia Italy around 1896.
Looking for history of the
Lo Albo family from Foggia, Italy
Giovanni Lo Albo born in 1782
Savino Felice Francesco Lo Albo born in 1812
GRAZIE……
Looking for history of the
Lo Albo family from Foggia, Italy
Giovanni Lo Albo born in 1782
Savino Felice Francesco Lo Albo born in 1812
GRAZIE……
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