If you search your ancestors in Panni, 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 Panni
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 Panni town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Panni, please follow this link)
.
So, if your ancestors lived in Panni during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Panni 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 Panni too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Panni 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 Panni. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Panni 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 Panni
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 Panni on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Panni:
M. SS. ASSUNTA – Largo Mons. Senerchia
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 Panni area , write to panni@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.
If you want to read this page in other languages:
– Italiano
– Espanol
– Portuguese
Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Panni forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Panni feel free to leave a message below.
I am attempting to find the names of my grandfather’ parents. His name was Saverio Bissaccio. He came to the US around 1910 with his wife(Maria) and son Antonio.
I am trying to find ANY information on my grandfather who came to the U.S. in early 1900’s. His name was Raffaele COLANNINO. (The name has also been spelled COLLININO AND COLINNINO) He married, I believe in the U.S. a woman named Mary Pietro. They lived in Worcester, MA. Mary died in 1946. Raffaele left Worcester in the 1930’s and was not heard from again. My father Victor was born in Worcester, in 1917. I realize Panni is a very small place now according to the census, but in early 1900’s it was about 5,000 strong. Even a hit on where to try would be helpful. thanks
I just spent spring break in Panni. There is one hotel in town but I can’t find a website for it. I stayed in the next town over, Bovino. I’ve been before but this was the first time I ever really explored Panni because I was there for the whole week. The last time I ventured inland I was only there for a couple of days and spent most of the time wandering Bovino. Panni is beautiful. At the top of the hill is a church and a park with this massive ruin in the middle of it. On the backside is this restaurant called the Old Garden and it has some of the best Italian food ever. Just make sure you guys brush up on your Italian or else you’ll be lost. No one that I encountered spoke English and my Italian was just good enough to find my way around and make pleasant conversations.
My great grandfather was Costanzo Procaccini from Panni. My great grandmother was Maria G.(Corrado)Procaccini from Panni, she was born on October 4, 1893. Her parents were from Panni, Antonio Corrado and Carmela (Cocciardo) Corrado. My grandfather was Luigi Procaccini fro Johnston, RI. I visited Panni in June 2012 and met many Procaccinis through the local postmanwho was the father of a catholic priest from Paduli Italy. None claimed to be relatives. I ventured to the town hall to uncover my family history but received little help at all. I am returning with my family to Italy during June & July 2018. I would very much like to meet my relatives and gain a link to my cloudy past. Please someone help me.
My Great-Grandfather’s mother was a Procaccini. He was from Panni. His name was Antonio Rainone from Providence, RI, his son Michelangelo also from Providence, RI still lives there.
My mother had a cousin who lived in Providence named Antonio and I think his surname was Rainone. I was only 4 or 5 when we last visited the family and I don’t remember much (I am almost 70 years old). My grandfather was Michele Rainone from Panni and my grandmother was Maria Longo, also from Panni I think. They migrated from Panni to the Stanford, CT area. I wonder if we are somehow related.
Kevino – My husband is a Procaccini (and me through marriage!). His Grandfather was Luigi Procaccini who immigrated from Panni to Darien, CT in early 1900’s. My husband says Constanzo was Luigi’s brother. Luigi was married to Carolina Russo and they had 10 kids. My husbands father was Angelo.
Hi Erika, Luigi Procaccini is my great grandfather! Do you know where Carolina and Luigi were married? I am trying to locate their marriage certificate. Thank you!
I am interested in finding any information about my mother’s family. Her father name’s was Frank Mastrangelo, his parents were Giuseppe Mastrangelo and Louise Croce, all from Panni My mother’s mother was Gerardina Villani from Gerola Nuova, Alessandria and her parents were Matthew Villani and Celeste Milo.
There’s a Frank Mastrangelo on my family tree. Married to Antonina Spremulli.
The Rainone family were from Panni and i meet cousins still in Panni who last name is Montecalvo.
Di Chiaro on my Mom’S side and on my Father’s side the del
Vicario who took us on a tour of the town.
I need help in putting it together the missing names.
My grandfather was Costanzo Rainone he came from Panni. His mother was a Montecalvo. He settled first in Carteret NJ then moved to Newark NJ and married Maria Cardillo. My grandfather had relattives in Brooklyn NY. Their names were Peter, and Michele Rainone. I think they later moved to Conn.
My maternal grandparents were from Panni. My grandfather was Ermete Procaccini born 8/23/1880. My grandmother was Serafina Croce born 6/20/1885. I believe they were married in Panni in April 1907. I am interested in finding out about their grandparents, parents and siblings. Their names and dates of birth and death are of interest to me. Several of my grandfathers siblings Salvatore, Frank, Carmela and Ida immigrated to the US and died here. I have information on them. I don’t know if he had any other siblings that remained in Panni. I know nothing about my grandmothers siblings? Thank you!
I am seeking a birth record (and thus parents) of Carmine Calitri, born Panni, Foggia 16 mar 1905 (or there abouts)
I would also love any suggestions on finding Panni records (wish they are on Antenati!)
Thanks so much
I’m interested in finding anyone related to My grandfather Frank Mastrangelo who was born in Panni He was born in 1800’s. He had a brother who remained in Panni. He married Geraldine Villano, I think that is the correct spelling of her last name.
I am looking for the family of my grandmother. Her name is Maria Giovanna Procaccini (6/23/1891). Her mother was Angela DeLuca, her father was Antonio Procaccini. She came to USA via Ellis Island from Naples on the ship Perugia. She arrived in New York on March 19, 1904. She settled in Providence, R.I. She married my grandfather Donato Melino on January 23,1910. Thank You.
I’m interested in finding out more about my ancestors from Panni or perhaps some relatives. My family names are Longo, Manuppelli, and Procaccini.
We must be related, Gina. My maternal grandparents were Manuppelli/LaPolla, and my paternal grandparents were Morra/Longo. I also had numerous cugini named Rainone, Procaccini, DiPanni and Fabrizio. When I was a child, I thought Panni was the center of the universe.
I need the birth certificate for my Grand mother: Teresa Cotoia born in Panni Foggia Italy. Can you guide me to get copy. Thank You Joe Corege
Name: Teresa Rainone
Other: Nicola Cotoia
Birth: abt 1864 – Panni, Foggia
Departure: Naples, Italy
Hi! I’m at a loss on the origin of the surname cotoia – from Panni— any help?
My grandparents, who are deceased, came form Panni in the late 1800 and 1905. There names are Columba Rainone and Saverio Porcaccini. Are there any de endears still living in Panni. We have a cousin in Canada whose name is Tony. I believe his last name was Rainone, but it could have been Procaccini. He has been back to Panni several times. Please respond. My sister and I may visit Panni in about a year. Look forward to hearing something. By the way, my grandparents settled in Duquesne, PA.near Pittsburgh.
Well there are some Rainones in Canada – how old is this Tony you mentioned ?
thx
The people you talking about are some people in my family history.
My father was Costanzo Rainone born in 1900, in Panni. He had a brother Paolo killed in the war in Ukraine I think. His daughter Assunta moved, from Panni to Canada after the war and she had 3 boys all living in Canada. I have visited them and also Panni. On the place in the center is this uncle name. My Great-grandfathe on the Rainone father’s father was Michele del Vicario
born 1778.
I am related to the Rainones in Canada. My grandfather is Michelangelo, he had the liquor store on Smith street in Providence. His father Antonio is from Panni.
My sister met Antonia, but I did not. His mother was the sister of my Grandmother. Her name was Columba Rainone and she married Saverio Procaccini. My name is Cheryl Oxford. I am 78 years old and I live in Dover de 19901. My mother ,Genevieve, was Columba’s daughter. They lived in Duquesne Pa. Thanks for your answer!
My grandmother was the daughter of Jennie Rainone and Frank Gesualdi of Panni, Italy. Nonna was Mary Cocciardi, she married Anthony Cocciardi, lived in Philadelphia, PA, moved to Sacramento, CA after WWII.
The Tony Rainone you are looking for I believe is my uncle here in Ontario, Canada. He and my aunt go back to panni to visit every few years.
Yes Amber, that is the right Tony. His mother’s sister was my Grandmother (Columba). My mother was Genevieve Johnson. My name is Cheryl. I live in Dover, DE . GET BACK TO ME. THANKS
Need info on my great grandfather Costanzo Zelano and great grandmother Giovanna Grasso. He was born in 1869 in Panni and came to Providence, RI in 1891. She was born in 1879 in Panni and came to Providence, RI from Naples aboard the Patria in 1896.
Looking for family members in Panni, either Russo, or LaPolla. My Grandfather Giuseppe Russo born I believe in 1874, and my Grandmother Gaetana LaPolla d.o.b I believe 1876 came to Providence R.I. in June of 1900, or at least Giuseppe did. They lived with my Great Grandfather Giovanni LaPolla d.o.b unknown for a period of time. The odd thing is I cannot find a port of entry in the U.S. for my Grandmother, my Grandfather was easy it was N.Y. from Naples, on the Chateau Yquem with his two (2) young brother in-laws , Luigi & Alfonso LaPolla. Any help with possible family on either side in Panni would be greatly appreciated. Thank you JR
As far as port of entry try looking at Boston. My grandparents arrived in Boston when they left Panni.
Looking for all siblings of Antonio Calitri (an ordained priest) born 1875. Father Giuseppe Calitri and mother Carolina Del Vacarrio. Thank You.