If you search your ancestors in Racalmuto, in the province of Agrigento, Sicilia 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 Racalmuto
In towns and villages of Sicilia and in Agrigento province registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Racalmuto town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Racalmuto, please follow this link)
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So, if your ancestors lived in Racalmuto during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Racalmuto 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 Sicilia and of course in Racalmuto too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Racalmuto 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 Racalmuto. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Racalmuto archives, expecially if you have not exact dates.
It could be useful for you to know that some of the most common surnames in Agrigento province are:
Alaimo, Amato, Argento, Arnone, Bellavia, Bono, Burgio, Butera, Cacciatore, Carlino, Castronovo, Ciaccio, Cipolla, Colletti, Costanza, Cuffaro, Cusumano, Di Caro, Ferraro, Gallo, Gambino, Giardina, Greco, Iacono, Indelicato, La Porta, La Rocca, Lauricella, Licata, Lombardo, Mangione, Maniscalco, Marino, Messina, Miceli, Montalbano, Morreale, Mule’, Palumbo, Patti, Piazza, Rizzo, Russo, Sanfilippo, Tuttolomondo, Vaccaro, Vella, Volpe.
Church Records in Racalmuto
Church archives in Agrigento 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 Sicilia 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 Racalmuto on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Racalmuto:
MADONNA DEL CARMELO – P.zza Carmelo
MADONNA DELLA ROCCA – Via Madonna della Rocca
S. GIULIANO – Via Raffo
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 are in Sicilia and you are able to decipher old italian handwritten documents you can reach the archive here:
Archivio di Stato di Agrigento
Address: via Mazzini, 185 – Agrigento
Phone: +390922602400
Days and opening hours: from monday to friday 8.00 – 18.00; saturday 8.30 – 13.30. weekly closing: Sunday; no reservation
or
Archivio di Stato di Agrigento. Deposito sussidiario
Address: via Piersanti Mattarella, 237 – Agrigento
Phone: +39 0922602400
Days and opening hours: 9:00 – 13:00; no reservation
or
Archivio di Stato di Agrigento. Sezione di Sciacca
Address: via Figuli, 28/30 – Sciacca
Phone: 092524896
Days and opening hours: monday: 08,30-13,45 tuesday: 08,30-13,45;14,30-17,15 wednesday: 08,30-13,45 thursday: 08,30-13,45;14,3-17,15 friday: 08,30-13,45 saturday: 08,30-13,45 weekly closing: Sunday; no reservation
If you need a professional help from our local genealogist in Racalmuto area , write to racalmuto@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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Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Racalmuto forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Racalmuto feel free to leave a message below.
I have Racalmuto Cino relatives from pretty far back and very close Alaimo relatives, all originally from Racalmuto. I am an Alaimo.
Have you made any more discoveries?
Hello
I would like to start my family tree from both parents. My father’s name was Calogero Chiarelli and my mothers name was Calogera Mele. Both immigrated from Racalmuto Sicily in 1966 and ended in Hamilton Ontario. I think they landed in Boston (U.S.A) first but am unsure. Both sets of grandparents lived in Racalmuto.
Hello there, I’m looking into information on the history of the family name Massina from Racalmuto. Thank you
Dennis
I am also looking for information on the Romano family
My great grandmother’s last name was Infusa how do I find information about her and her family. I do not have a first name.
I need to know something about my father the only informetion that have in his name , he left me when I was born, in Eritrea on 1949 and he return to Italy on the same year, so the informetion that I have is taken from the birthday certificat that I have. His name is Falsone Diego or Diego Fasone born in Agrigento on 1902 ( Italy) thank you for your help and cooperation.
My paternal Grandfather Guiseppi DiFalco was from Racalmuto. Date of birth 24 Nov 1892. His father was Nicolo DiFalco (1860) and his mother was Maria Salvo (15 Sep 1863)
My maiden name isSCIME and my mothers aiden name was MENDOLA. IFBYOU COULD HELP ME LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT MY FAMILY. I THANK YOU!! OH AND MT grandmothers maiden names were TIRONE ( my. Dads mother) and Lo VACCHIO ( my mothers mom) I think I spelled her name correctly. Thank you!
ROSALIE MY GRANDFATHERS MOTHERS NAME WAS SCIME—THEY MOVED FROM RACALMUTO TO BUFFALO NY —MY GRANDFATHER IS A RIZZO—-MY DAD WAS BORN IN BUFFALO IN 1922 AND SERVED IN WW2 GRANDPA LOST HIS FIRST WIFE TO THE SPANISH FLU AND REMARRIED MY GRANDMA WHO WAS A DEMARCO—-FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME MY NAME IS CARMEN I WAS NAMED AFTER MY GRANDFATHER—-I AM LOOKING TO BY A VACATION HOME IN RACALMUTO BUT SOME OF OUR FAMILY STILL LIVES THERE PLEASE CONTACT ME I LIVE IN CLEARWATER FL —-I’M THINKING YOU ARE MY RELATIVE FROM MY DADS SIDE!—THE NAME SCIME CAN BE FRENCH BUT IT IS BIG IN SICILY —AS IT IS A SICILIAN NAME!
hi! i. also trying to do some genealogy research on my fathers side…his father was also a rizzo from buffalo (i believe his fathers name was salvatore/sam…but it was a teenage pregnancy and most likely kept secret. he never met his father as far as i know).
from ancestryDNA i know there is also a charles rizzo closely related…
lmk if u have any helpful info, perhaps we’re related!
Hello
Did you find any further information about Salvadore Scime? I know Scime can be a common last name. I do have a Salvadore Scime distant in my family tree. let me know if this helps you at all.
Salvadore Scime siblings – Angelo, Angela, Cicenzo, Carmela, Maria Scime * Maria Scime is married to Gaetano Miceli.
Parents Ignazio Scime and Maria Maddalena Rizzo.
Good luck
I’d love to find family from Racalmuto my dad’s name was Partito.
My grandfather, Calogero Ciraolo was born in Racalmuto in1892. His parents were Nicolo Ciraolo and Maria Concetta Cino.
My grandfather Initially immigrated to Buffalo,NY and then moved to Hamilton Ontario where he married my grandmother, Carmela Restivo in 1916 or 1917.
I’m looking to find out when my grandfather came to North America. My search on Ellis Island passenger lists has come up empty.
Also any family history related to any of these families (Ciraolo, Cino or Restivo) would be helpful.
I’m doing a family tree. Hamilton Ontario is key to this tree. I don’t know much about my moms side of the family but Restivo was her maiden name and Ciraolo comes into play too. I know my Grands were Giuseppe Restivo and Filomena ‘Maria’ Morreale. They were born in Racalmuto.
I am a search angel looking for a connection to the Guagliano/Agro family. I know that my Agro name has Anne Morreale in it…they all came from Racalmuto and landed in Hamilton. Crazy mess!
My great grandfather was named Cologero Casuccio married my great grandmother Josephina Burruano had 3 daughters Grace, Camille and Louigina.
I am looking for information on this family they lived in
Racalmuto, Sicily.
I’m looking for the family name TENEBRA. My mother’s father was Angelo Tenebra and mother was Concetta Tenebra.. Both from Racalmuto, They came over early 1900’s, settled in Buffalo, N.Y.
I am Diana Partito my great grandfather on my fathers side was from Racalmuto. They came over from Palermo with their children but when the children were grown some returned to Racalmuto. I can’t find any Partito’s in that area. I’d love to know some history. I do know we are related to Russo and Embro. Thank you.
I recently stopped off Racalmuto with my husband while on vacation in Sicily on the off chance of locating some family of my father-in-law, Thomas DeRosa, who is from there but was last there as a teenager. Unfortunately it was a holiday and the archives were closed. If anyone knows of any descendants Thomas’ father Gaetano De Rosa (spelling of De Rosa may be different) please let me know.
My grandfather was Diego Morreale born 1886. His father was Salvatore Morreale (born ~ 1849)who married Vita Maria DiRosa in Racalmuto in 1883. Vita’s father was Diego DiRosa born ~ 1820 in Racalmuto. Diego was married to Palma Di Caro in 1861. Diego and Palma had at least 3 children: Vita Maria, Calogero (Charlie), and Giuseppe.
My mother knew a Gaetano DiRosa. I hope this helps you Sandra. We may be cousins.
I am looking for infomation about my relatives from Racalmuto. My grandfather’s name was Calugulo [sp?] Alfano and my grandmother’s name was Maria Giglia.They came to United States in the 19 teen’s and settled in Buffalo New York, where they got married.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mark Alfano
Hi I’m looking to connect with any relatives living in Sicily specifcally Racalmuto. My grandma’s name was Maria Licata Cino. She did move to Brooklyn ny but she passed when I was a baby in about 1956. I have been to Italy many times but have not been able to find relations living there.Thanks!
Mary Ann, there are very many Cino’s living in Hamilton, migrated from Racalmuto. Many of these families are not related to one another.
Hello,
My great grand father s name was Antonio micale. He was married to Vincenzo Alfano. They had four children and all came from racalmuto.
Could you help me to find information about us? I know they lived around 1900 there.
I know they moved after the big earthquake in messine. Before you should have in your register maybe the date of marriage or the birth of their children.
Thank you for your help
Best regards
Isabelle micale
Hello, My Father came to USA as a child from Racalmuto with his parents and siblings.
In Racalmuto our last name was Farrauto , but that got mistakenly changed to Farranto in Ellis Island. My dad was born in 1909 and they came to USA a few years later. My Fathers first name was Carmelo and I know that his mothers name (my Grandmother) was Philipina or something like that.
That’s about what I know, Carmelo Farrauto, born in 1909, his Patron Saint was Madonna del Monte.
Thank You.
Interesting Dennis. Our last name was Farrauto and was changed to Ferranto in Ellis Island. They moved to Kings, NY. I heard other family settled in Canada. May be a relation. Do you have any info on that surname in Racalmuto?
Looking for records of my maternal grandparents: Lucia Maria Capitano and Cesare Cipolla both from Racalmuto. Thank you
Hi my name is Lina,
My grandfather’s name was Francesco, Falco
Abramo. He was born in racamulto, province D’Agritento around 1800. He
Came to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada after world war
One. Please contact me if you can help me to
Trace my ancestors. I appreciate all information.
Thank you in advance
Your grandfather may be my grandfather’s brother & if so we have a wedding photo. My grandfather’s name was Leonardo Falco-Abramo.
My grandfather Giuseppe Falco Abramo was born in Racalmuto In 1876 and came to NYC in
1909. My question is, does anyone know why the name is “two separate names”? Once my family came to America they just used the name Abramo and not Falco Abramo. They may have dropped the Falco at Ellis island! Thanks, Linda Abramo
My name is Carmine and I just returned from Racalmuto where I found my great grandparents mausoleum. My great grandfather was Salvatore Puma and was married to Carmela Falco Abramo, born 7/12/1852, died 2/8/1924. I don’t know if the answer to your question, but i hope this helps a little.
Ciao,
Carmine
My fathers last name was Falco Abramo son of Leonardo Falco Abramo, they dropped the Albramo immed in Hamilton Ont. Im trying to find out who Maria Abramo was who died here in Hamilton in 1929 maiden name Puma! Possible havong a brother named Vincenzo Puma. All from Ralcumutto…originaly
Thanks
Trying to confirm that my paternal great-grandparents, Onofrio Giovanni Majorana and Catherina Caffarella (who settled in London, Ontario, where my grandmother, Laura Maiorana, was born according to Canadian census records), were originally from Racalmuto. Laura married Charles Rosart and they lived in Hamilton, Ontario, which seems to have been the destination of many families from Racalmuto. Would love to be able to trace the family back to its Italian origins for a possible “heritage trip” with my children. Any information appreciated. Thanks so much.
Hello, Sharon
Have you found out that your great grandfather Onofrio Maiorana was from the island of Lipari, off of Sicily? He is the brother of my great grandfather Bartolomeo Maiorana. I would be happy to share what information I have with you. I believe that your mother Laura passed away in 1999. When did your father Charles pass away? I do not have that info in my tree. I hope to hear from you. Thank you for your response.
Hello!
My dads family Speziale – from Racalmuto
Looking for info on family still residing there
Planning a trip soon be great to visit familia
Thank you
Ciao
My family was Mattina and also Guarino .
I heard they were from Racalmuto or something like that.
My Grandmother Jeanette Guarino , louise and Isabelle (sisters) orphans for a while.
My Grandfather was Joesph James Mattina.
Francesco Guarino………
1866….shoemaker Married to Millie.
Random information.
Trying to find family info from Raculmuto & possibly Grotte
1. GG grandfather Cologero Morreale born circa 1880, married Cologera Falletta. Emigrated 1911 with infant Filomena (my grandmother). Hoping for info on Cologero Morreale, his siblings, parents, etc
2. Cologera Falletta born 1888, father Salvatore, mother Nicoletta Macaluso. Can’t find anything on the Falletta family
3. My grandfather Carmelo Salvatore Ippolito born 1904 his father I believe was Giuseppe circa 1865. His mother was Nicoletta (possibly Giudice). His older brothers that I know of – Cologero, Angelo, Salvatore. Hoping for info on the Ippolito family – parents, siblings, cousins, spouses, etc
Thank you
Hello! I am trying to locate my father’s relatives in Sicily.
My grandfather, Antonio Sanfilippo, was born in 1890 or 1891 in Porticello, Palermo, Sicily. His parents were Nicola Sanfilippo and Eva Scardinia.
My great grandfather, Nicola Sanfilippo, was born February 25, 1860 in Racalmuto, Agrigento, Sicily. His parents were Giacomo Sanfilippo and Maddalena Criscimanno of Racalmuto, Agrigento.
Any help will be appreciated!
Grazie.
Hello everyone!
I am searching for any information on my grandmother, great grandparents and other family located in Racalmuto.
My grandmother, Angela Macaluso, was 4 when she traveled to New York with her mother Assunta Fuca Macaluso in September 1925. My great grandfather Calogero Macaluso was already in New York, about 2-3 years before.
If anyone has any information on them or other Macaluso’s and Fuca please do share!
Ciao Alyssa, ho visto solo adesso la tua richiesta.
Mi chiamo Angelo Macaluso, abito a Firenze (Italia) e la mia famiglia è originaria di Racalmuto. Mio padre Vincenzo Macaluso nato a Racalmuto nel 1902 aveva un fratello (mio zio) che si chiamava Calogero, nato a Racalmuto nel 1890 ed emigrato a New York nel 1923/24 , ed ha abitato, con la moglie Assunta, a Brooklyn. Avevano due figlie: Angela, nata a Racalmuto e Carmelina nata a New York. Se tua nonna aveva una sorella di nome Carmelina, il tuo bisnonno Calogero potrebbe essere il fratello di mio padre e tua nonna mia cugina.
Fammi sapere se queste notizie ti sono servite!
P.S.: scusami se ho scritto in italiano ma il mio inglese non è molto buono, spero che tu riesca a capire.
My inlaws surname is Peconi and apparently originated in Racalmuto. I am intetested in any information you might be able to send me in regards to this family. Thank you very much
My name is Giovanni ruggieri i am looking for my great great uncle carmelo ruggieri who immigrated to America, Ellis island from Sicily Racalmuto, Agrigento he was born on the 7.10.1876 he had several brother’s in sicily but he is the only one who went to America by boat. I have found a bit of information when he went to new york to ellis Island but i have come stuck since then if you or anybody out there know any information please contact me i would appreciate it very much indeed.
All the best Ciao for now
Cino and DiNaro are related from Racalmuto around 1900 in all there were five DiNaro brothers, one sister all arrived no later than 1919 in usa. Settled in little Italy at first, now scattered all over USA. Adriano married Maria Tirone, both of Racalmuto. one brother returned to Racalmuto in 1955, married younger gal had sons his name was Ernesto DiNaro, may of used the DeNaro spelling? Anyone have info on these names?
Our family on fathers side is from racalmuto. Cino family. Some went to buffalo New York and also Hamilton Ontario Canada. Steve. Joe. Gaper. Nick ,,,,,and my grandfather Joseph Cino married Mary scibetta. Also have a lot of scibetta family in buffalo and Hamilton as well . I want to meet cousins also and any family ,
Stephen,
My maiden name is Cino… My grandfather was Alfonso Cino, he married my grandmother who was a Campanella. They lived in NY before going to FL where she still resides.
Julie
Hi Steven,
I believe we are second cousins. I am the grandson of Nick Cino who was the brother of your grandfather. Ran across your post just browsing through trying to do some research on the family.
Andrew
My grandmother was Francesca Cino married to Cologero Mattina. As a little girl I travelled to Hamilton Canada to visit Cino relatives with my parents. I remember a lovely lady named Grace and maybe we stayed at their house. Planning my first trip to Sicily now. When my grandfather emigrated to Westfield, NJ his last name was changed from Mattina to Matino.
Hi Lisa,
I think we may be distant relatives as both Cino and Mattina appear on my Trento family tree.
Not sure if you will see this message. But I stumbled across your post trying to trace down my family history. On my mother side is the scibetta family. My great grandma peitrice scibetta and great grand father Giovanni scibetta. I know this is weird, but they were first cousins. I believe Giovanni has a brother named John who was born in 1902 as well. Giovanni came to New York in 1921 from Palermo. If you see this please message back
Interested in paternal/family surname Tabone
Grandfather was Colagero Tabone.
Cologero Marchese, father Giovanni and mother Rosalie (née Bartalotta) from Raculmuto….came to Buffalo, NY late 1800’s early 1900’s. Traveling there next September.,,any information is appreciated! Giovanni’s brother maybe Vincenzo who initially went to Hamilton Canada…want to know what ware they lived so I can visit.
My family has never known much about my fathers side of the family. We have just discovered that my grandfather Edward Leone was born in Racalmuto on November 15, 1875. He was married to Phillipa DeVito and immmigrated to the US in 1906 from Palermo. We believe that they had 3 children born there and the whole family came to the US where they had 3 more children before Phillipa passed away in 1914. I would love to find out if I have any relatives there. My grandfather was a barber his whole life. Please contact me with any information. Their 3 children were named James, Angelina and Frances.
My grandmother was born in Racalmuto in 1898 her name was Giovannina RE not sure about last name could be La Re she was sent to Canada to marry at the age of 18 we know she had a brother and sister she came in 1920 she move to the US in 1924 would like to find relatives of her brothers or sisters
My wife’s ancestors were from Racalmuto. Paternal grandparents Giuseppe Romano (b. about 1874) and Carmela Sardo (b. about 1885) Romano. I have seen their wedding certificate but couldn’t read it as it was in Italian. Maternal grandparents of my wife were Santo Lombardo (b. 1890) and Antoinetta Amoroso (b. 1900). Antoinetta’s mother’s name was Gaetana Imboli. Any further help you could provide would be very welcome.
My grandparents were from racalmuto. Giovannia Mendola and his brother came to the USA or Canada. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Elizabeth
Ciao! My relatives were Angelo Scime (1868-1922) and Concetta Falletta-Caravasso (1883-1976). They were born in Racalmuto, and emmigrated to Buffalo New York in 1906. Their were descended from Ignazio and Addolorata Di Raimondo, Pasquale Scime and Nicoletta Sicurella. Other family names are Guagliano, Cino and Oliva. I would love any additional information if anyone has it.
Hi, my surname is Cavaleri and I believe my father, Giuseppe and his brothers Angelo and Calogero migrated to Lancashire many decades ago. I am not in touch with them. All I know is I had a grandmother named Rosalia Anna who is buried there in Racalmuto. I was named after her. Are there still members of the Cavaleri family in that area?
Hi Rosalia,
I am Kayleigh, granddaughter of Carmelo Cavaleri, Angelo and Your father Giuseppes brothers.
I have been to visit Angelo this evening who showed me this as his friend had printed it out, however he does not own a computer and doesn’t understand how to respond himself.
He remembers you as a baby.
We all still live in Lancashire, around the Accrington and Darwen area, apart from my grandad Carmelo who lives in Canada and Maria their sister who lives in London.
It would be great to hear from you and then I can pass your details on too.
Hi Rosalia,
I am Kayleigh, granddaughter of Carmelo Cavaleri, Angelo and Your father Giuseppe’s brothers.
I have been to visit Angelo this evening who showed me this as his friend had printed it out, however he does not own a computer and doesn’t understand how to respond himself.
He remembers you as a baby.
We all still live in Lancashire, around the Accrington and Darwen area, apart from my grandad Carmelo who lives in Canada and Maria their sister who lives in London.
It would be great to hear from you and then I can pass your details on.
Hi rosalia
What a small world i know all the cavaleri family apart from maria Angelo sister who lives in London, my father carmelo ruggieri is angelo best friend who grew up together in sicily and eventually he came to england with my mum as we were my family born in england in blackburn apart from my younger brother who was born in naple’s which is were my mother is from.
I am not sure but do you live in england or are you in sicily or in a different country. If you need to keep in touch please do so rosalia
all the best Giovanni.
Hi Giovanni. Hope you are well. I have been told today that my uncle Angelo Cavaleri has passed away. Do you live in Lancashire?
Take care.
Rosalia Anna (Rosanna) Searle (nee Cavaleri)
I remember your father many years ago. Didn’t realise he had another daughter, heard he had a son and is/was married to a lady called Dorothy who may be your mother. He had another daughter but not sure who she is. Such a lot of time has passed so may be wrong.
Hi Ellie, only just seen your message. My father Giuseppe was married briefly to my mum Gianna. Dorothy is his second wife. I was born in Clitheroe in 1964 but my mum and I then left the area when I was about 3 years old and ended up living in Italy for a number of years. I’m guessing you are a family friend?
Rosalia
Hello Ron,
I am so excited to have found this web site. My grandfather and grandmother were both born in Rcalmuto in the late 1800’s. My grandfather’s last name was Locicero Carmelo, my grandmother’s last name was Chippolo, Maria (?) They immigrated to US on or about 1910. How can I find any information regarding my wonderful grandparents? Thank You so much for any help you may be able to offer
Hello. I stumbled across this website one night when I couldn’t sleep. I recognize many surnames on the posts as names of families who live in Hamilton, Ontario. The name that most struck a cord is Lo Cicero since that was my grandmother’s maiden name. Both she and my grandfather, Calogero and Maria Cicero, were born in Racalmuto which I have had the pleasure of visiting. My grandfather came to Hamilton in the early 1900’s. His sister in law, (married to my grandfather’s brother), asked him if he was interested in meeting and marrying her sister which brought my grandmother to Hamilton. My grandparents were married for over 50 years and had 8 children and 17 grandchildren before passing. My grandmother had a brother, Vincenzo, who lived around the block from my grandparents. I don’t know the name of my grandmother’s sister who arranged for her to come to Hamilton to meet and marry my grandfather. I think there may have been another sister who stayed in Racalumuto. Unfortunately, I have never heard the name Carmelo; so cannot provide any useful information. BTW because of all of the Racalmutese in Hamilton, the cities are twinned. My brother visited the town about 6 years ago and at the town hall was able to find our grandparents’ birth records from the 1880’s & 1890’s. Amazing! Ancestry.ca has provided us countless relatives, but as of yet we have not established a relationship. Good luck to everyone with your family searches!
Alfonso Pagliarello Puma (1926-2008) was a parish priest in Racalmuto, Sicily for 50 years. His brother was Salvatore Puma (1920-2007), an opera tenor who sang internationally. I would like to see either birth/death or obituaries listing the priest’s parents. I know that Salvatore’s parents were Calogero Puma and Maria Carmela Palermo because I have the birth record and passport. A Giglia person who met the priest said that the priest’s mother was a Morreale which contradicts my information. I would like to verify the true parents of the priest.
my husband Angelo Puma was born in 1952 in Raccamulto to Anna Alaimo and Salvatore Puma – siblings also born there= Anna, Concertina, Cologero,
anybody related ?
It would be helpful to add the names of your husband’s parents and grandparents as far back as he knows them. That would yield a much better chance of finding relatives.
Ron
I have traced my Puma ancestors down to a June 27, 1717 church marriage record for Giovanni Puma and Rosa Longo. Giovanni Puma’s parents on that record are Francesco Puma and Giovanna Pagliarello. For the women, the church records seem to include both the maiden and married names. I would like to obtain the church records for the marriage of Franceso Puma and Giovanna Pagliarello, which should yield their parents. In like manner, I would like to track down as many Puma parents and grandparents as exist. Less importantly, I see the combined Pagliarello Puma name often for individuals, though both are legitimate surnames of their own. I am curious as to how that started.
My family is from licata, arrive to racial u to area.thtey were married into Burgin family. Bonelli family another back to early 1800. The lady I hired said that she could not go back to 1700 because the name vanished. I saw on on Google that there was a mangione back to 1282. I will be coming to licata either in June or September 2015. When is the best time to come. I would like to dig deeper into my roots and also visited families while I am there’
Looking for info on Alphonso Giglia. Born in Racalmuto.
Hi Gail,
I think you mean AlFonso Giglia. Where are you from? Do you have anymore information on this Alfonso Giglia. Date of Birth, siblings, etc. etc. I know an Alfonso Giglia that was born in Racalmuto.
I had an uncle Alonso giglia born in rocamulto to salvatore and Maria giglia who immigrated in early 20th century and settled in buffalo ny
I am searching for my Racalmuto roots and family. My mother Santina Cino was born in New York in 1910 to immigrants from Racalmuto, Vincenzo Cino and Giovanna Alaimo. In Italy, they had sons Alphonse and Calogero.
My father Calogero Curto was born in Racalmuto in 1905 to Vincenzo Curto and his wife whose name I think was Vincenza. They also had sons Gaetano, Salvatore, and daughter Maria.
My father Calogero Curto left Racalmuto in 1922 and returned to visit in 1974. Most of Maria’s children and some of Gaetano’s children were still living there near Via Romolo. I don’t have any contact information for them.
I would like to start my geneology search for my Cino and Curto family. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Josephine, My great grandmother was your father’s sister. Vincenzo’s wife was Giuseppa.
Hi Victoria, Sorry I did not go back to this site to see your message. Wow we are related, amazing. Do you live in Sicily? Any news on the family? My daughter Julie & my Dad went to Racalmuto in 1974. My father was so happy to see his brother Tom. His sister (Rose) had recently passed. Would love to go to Sicily, terrified of flying. I would love to hear anything. xxoo
Also Victoria, when my daughter & father went to Racalmuto in 1974, his sister Maria had just passed away. They stayed with Maria’s son & his family and spent time with Maria’s daughters Vincenza and Maria Concetta every day. Was your great grandmother his sister Rose or Maria? And which of my cousins is your grandparent? So glad to hear from you. Thank you.