Region: Campania Province: Avellino
Tracing your Italian roots back to Ariano Irpino, in Avellino province, Campania region?
This comprehensive guide empowers you to understand the records available in Ariano Irpino, unlocking your family’s rich history.
Where to Begin Your Ancestry Journey in Ariano Irpino
If your ancestral trail leads to Ariano Irpino, Italy, their vital records are likely housed in two key locations:
- Ariano Irpino City Hall Archives: Established in 1809, these archives hold civil registry records like births, marriages, and deaths for Ariano Irpino residents since then.
- Ariano Irpino Parish Churches: For records pre-dating 1809 or for religious ceremonies, exploring Ariano Irpino’s parish church archives might be necessary.
Civil Records in Ariano Irpino
In towns and villages of Campania and in Avellino province civil registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Ariano Irpino Town Hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Ariano Irpino Municipality, follow this link).
So, if your ancestors lived in Ariano Irpino during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Ariano Irpino to know more: our local expert is ready to help you in your research!
With his deep knowledge of people and local history he will assist you not only finding names and dates (births, marriages, deaths) but he will reveal to you many other precious information on the life of your ancestors available in the old registers.
- Professions: do you know what your ancestors did for a living? Our genealogist will be able to give you this info!
- Addresses: the house where your family lived (a great information if you intend to visit Ariano Irpino !)
- Churches: where they were baptized or married
- Signatures: if your ancestors knew how to write, he will be able to show you their original signatures.
(If you can’t visit Ariano Irpino, our researcher will give you the necessary info to find by yourself the relevant places on the maps available online)
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Ariano Irpino 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 Ariano Irpino. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Ariano Irpino archives, expecially if you have not exact dates (there could be cases of homonymy).
It’s useful for you to know that some of the most common surnames in Avellino province are:
Albanese, Bruno, Capobianco, Capone, Carbone, Cardinale, Caruso, Cioffi, Cipriano, Colucci, Coppola, Cucciniello, De Feo, De Luca, De Maio, De Simone, De Stefano, De Vito, Di Pietro, Esposito, Famiglietti, Ferraro, Festa, Fiore, Forgione, Gallo, Grasso, Graziano, Guarino, Guerriero, Iannaccone, Iuliano, Lepore, Lo Conte, Lombardi, Luongo, Matarazzo, Napolitano, Nigro, Petrillo, Picariello, Romano, Ruggiero, Russo, Santoro, Sarno, Spagnuolo, Vitale.
Church Records in Ariano Irpino
Church archives in Avellino 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 Campania started during 1500!
Parish archives 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 Ariano Irpino on your behalf to gather info about your family history during centuries.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Ariano Irpino:
S. GIOVANNI EVANGELISTA – Contrada Cerreto
S. MARIA DEL BUON CONSIGLIO – Contrada Frolice
MADONNA DEL CARMINE – Corso Vittorio Emanuele
S. VINCENZO PALLOTTI – P.zza Garibaldi
MADONNA DI FATIMA – P.zza Madonna di Fatima
S. MARIA DEI MARTIRI – R.ne Martiri
S. TERESA DEL BAMBIN GESU’ – Tressanti
S. PIETRO APOSTOLO – Via Guardia
S. BARBARA – Santa Barbara
S. FELICE DA CANTALICE – San Felice
S. LIBERATORE – San Liberatore
For our experience, if you plan to come here to visit Ariano Irpino, we always suggest to start the research months before the arrival.
This because a comprehensive genealogy research is time consuming!
Starting from home, you will have time to get a complete research avoiding 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 and translated in your language before your arrival, you will have the possibility to plan carefully your visit.
In this way you will have more free time to enjoy your tour to the roots on your ancestors footsteps.
Another important source of information are the notary documents available to expert researchers in the State Archives of Avellino.
If you need a professional help from our local genealogist in Ariano Irpino area , write to arianoirpino@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 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 Campania and of course in Ariano Irpino too.
Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Ariano Irpino forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Ariano Irpino feel free to leave a message below.
My name is John Capuano. I am looking for my grandfather’s birth certificate. He was born in Ariano Irpino.
Name: Euplio Antonio Capuano
Date of birth: November 21, 1889
Euplio’s father: Giovanni Capuano, April 1, 1857 in Acerra, Napoli. wife: Maria Cappa
I will be in Ariano Irpino on May 12, 2023. I would like to get Euplio Antonio Capuano birth certificate at the town hall in Ariano Irpino.
Good evening… I’m trying to find some information about my mother in law’s family. Her name is Antoinette perna Hobson. She lived in ariano irpino… via guardia. She was born in 1930 and moved to ilkley in the uk in the 1950’s I believe. Her mother and father and 3 brothers are buried there. She is now 91 years of age.any information you have… any old photos of her neighbourhood and information about her existing family would be very gratefully received … many thanks… mr mehmet.
Hi! I am researching my great grandmother, Giuseppina (Josephine) Lizzo. She married Alberico (Albert) Borriello, born March 16, 1886 (from Avelleno, Italy), and immigrated to the US in February of 1910 on the SS Re D’Italia. Just curious to know anything I can about their history. Thanks!
Born: Ariano, Italy, July 29, 1892
Died: Newark, NJ October 1978
Mother: Saverio Sebastino
Father Genario Lizzo
Hi Jeanette! This is so bizarre, but I ended up on this website looking for the same people you did! Alberico and Josephine are my great grand parents, I would love to chat with you if you’re willing! I’m trying to fill in blanks on my fathers side of the family.
Hey Danielle, i’m sorry I am only now seeing your reply. Sounds like we may be cousins! If you get this, you can message me
Looking for info on my grandfather, from iriano irpino, came to America around 1903, his name ottone bongo, came with his brother nicholas, any info or relatives, i would love too hear from you
Helping my grandson on a school project tracing his ancestry.
My grandparents family came from Ariano Irpino they left left Italy in the early 1900s
Grandfather Nicholas Carsillo migrated to USA 1903
Grandmother Carmello (Genuario) Carsillo left later in 1904 or 1905
Any relatives living in this area or province of Avellino please contact me.
I am looking fro relatives of my grandmother with the surname Riccio, who did come from ariano irpino… wondering if there are still relative there…
Came across you question and was intrigued. My grandmothers maiden name was Riccio.
My grandfather married a Riccio. She died several years into the marriage. My grandfather then married her sister who was named Lorenza. This was my mother’s mother. They went on to have five children. Children born to both marriages are, Rafaelle, Antonio,
Raiamondo, Angelo, Federico, Carmela( my mother) and Antonella.
My mother married a Giorgione from Ariano. Does any of this sound familiar.
Let me know.
Thanks and be well
Laura
Good day
I am looking for info regarding
Ignate Pasqualino, married to Rosa Concetti
Ignate died in Ariano Irpino, Avellino
Like to know date of born and dead and name of parents of both of them.
I am doing research
Hope to hear from you
Sincerely
Michel Meijer
Toronto, Canada
I am researching my PUORRO family all born in Ariano Irpino and all immigrated to Boston, MA 1906.
Anthony Puorro – born July 18, 1897 .
Possible Parents –
Nicolo Puorro b. January 17, 1874
Angelia Puorro b. 1874
I’m hoping to travel to Ariano summer of 2020. Would appreciated any information Thanks!
Hi! I just came across this side and noticed your comment. My husband’s grandmother’s name was Maria Assunta Puorro. She was born in Avellino in 1884 and came to New York in 1908.
I am trying to locate information on a Michele Panza that was living in Ariano di Puglia. He was born 1858-1860 and it appears that his father name was Vincenzo. His mother’s name looks to be Lucia or Louisa Maiocco. His marriage certificate, from Faeto, is very difficult to read but does reference him as living in Ariano di Puglia. Any information would be very helpful and much appreciated.
Ariano Irpino was originally known as Ariano di Puglia. This may help with your documents indicating one or the other name. They are one and the same place. My family emigrated from this town to Boston Massachusetts in 1906. Surname: Graziano
I am also looking for any information on Antonio Costanzo and Maria Zirella parents of Raffaele Costanzo. Raffaele was married to Theresa Maria Paglalongo. Their son,Generoso Costanzo was my grandfarher.
My grandfather was Nicola. Generoso was his brother. I haven’t been able to find the information on Antonio and Maria either. We must be related! my father was Nicola’s son, Bruno.
My grandfather was Nicola. Generoso was his brother. I haven’t been able to find the information on Antonio and Maria either. We must be related! my father was Nicola’s son, Bruno.
Looking for information on Antonio Costanzo who married Maria Zirella and was the father of Rafaele who was born in 1865
Family was from Ariano di Puglia Avellino Campania Italy
I am looking for information on my Grandfather ~ Francesco Paul Sicurello. He was from Ariano di Puglia, was born in the late 1800’s, and married a woman named Rafaella. Any information on the Sicurello’s would be helpful.
I know that GAETANO Sicuriello married Rafaela Albanese in Adriano di Puglia on 11 December 1875. They were both from the town. Any chance that could be who you’re looking for? Gaetano was born in 1853.
Hello!
I am looking for any information for my Grandmother Rosina Lanno from Ariano. Her sister was Angelina and brother Vincenzo. She was born 1892 and arrived at Port of Boston in September 1909. Family names include Lemanna and Iuliano.
Thank you.
Hello and to whom it may concern,
I am a descendant of Grace Grasso, one of many siblings from Maria Fiore and Louis Grasso. Maria Fiore is from Ariano di Irpino. I wish I knew more about her parents- what their names are, other children they had, approximate birth/death years if applicable. Thank you so much because no one in my family knows.
Please help me.I am researching my great grandfather Giacobbe Schiavo. I would appreciate information regarding his birth, marriage, death, and burial. I believe he was married to Theresa Falconi or Falcone. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated
We are also looking for information on Giacobbe Schiave and Teresa Falcone, They were my daughter-in-law’s great-grandparents. Son Joseph “Giuseppe” married Josephine Puorro in 1903 in Ariano d’Puglia and both died in New Jersey. Where in the line are you?
Looking for my Great Grandfathers Family Surname Brescia from Ariano.
Hello,
We are hoping to visit Ariano Irpino in March 2017 and would love to be connected with any relatives who live there. Also would like to look at genealogical records when we come if possible. Family names of our ancestors there: RICCIO, CARDINALE, DI VITO, PADUONO, DI AGOSTINO. Antonio Riccio (b. 1826), son Giuseppe Riccio (b. 1852) Pascuale Di Vito (b. 1800), son Michele Di Vito (b. 1830), Daughter Maria Luigia Di Vito (born 1857.) Raffaella Cardinale (b.1836) married to Michele Di Vito. Raffaela Paduono (b. 1802) married to Pascuale di Vito. Maria Giuseppa D’Agostino (b. 1831) married to Antonio Riccio.
We are looking for information about our family GIORGIO formerly of Ariano Di Puglia, Italy. Grandfather Carmine Giorgio, Grandmother Giannina Lizzo
They immigrated to American Via Ellis Island @ 1904
Hello, I’m researching my grandfather’s family. His name is Gaetano Tanza and his parents were Michele Tanza and Filomena Elena Panza. He was born in New York, but his parents were from Ariano Irpino. I believe that Michele’s mother was named Concetta and that Filomena’s mother was named Saletta D’Agostino. Michele was born the 5th of July 1888 and Filomena was born the 1st of January 1899.
My research has unfortunately hit a dead end, so if there’s any information you could provide to help, it would be greatly appreciated.
Hello, Im researching my grandfather Thomas Vincent Sollas or Sola who was a very successful builder–developer in Glen Rock area of NJ ( there were streets named after him). He was my mother’s father who migrated from Naples/ Ariano Irpino to the states in his early teens. When I was just a boy, ( I’m 55 now) he told me that his mothers family name was Parzanese ( which my mother stills holds true) and that his uncle was a / bishop / poet. My mothers bother ( Thomas Sollas jr) made several visits in the 80’s trying to claim property but to no avail. Its funny that Im a writer finishing up a YA novel. In any event, I have found little on his Ellis Island documents, any help on your end would so much appreciated ! I am traveling to Capri in September and would love to discover the mystery of my grandfather. Unlike my uncle, ( no dead) I have no interest in any claims other then our family tree.
Hi, I am looking up my grandmother, Anna Sollas (surname changed at Ellis Island) who was the sister of Thomas and George. The uncle – bishop/poet you mention is Pietro Paulo Parzanese is our great great uncle who was a famous Italian opera writer and there is a statue of him in Ariano Irpino. Do you have a relative named Peppy? Trying to figure out if we are talking about the same family.
Hi Kathleen!
I am a granddaughter of Thomas. My aunt is Pepe and Peter is her son…
My Great Grandfather was born in Ariano in 1869. His name is Giuseppe Giardino. I believe he left Italy in 1893. I was told that he was an orphan. I know he married Generosa Varallo who was from Montella. My wife and I will be visiting Ariano and Montella on Sunday September 18. If there are any living relatives in Ariano Irpina I would like to meet them.
Hello,
I am looking for information on my grandparents. They were both born in Ariano di Puglia. My grandfather, Francesco Riccio was born 17 Sept 1892. His father was Michele Riccio born around 1860. Francesco’s mother was Anna Savino, born about 1865.
Michele’s father was Ottone Riccio, born about 1840.
My grandmother’s name is Elvira Verosini, born 15 December 1901, we believe. We believe her father’s name was Carlo Pugliaro. She was possibly given up for adoption. This is the only information we have on her.- VEROSINI ELVIRA (16/2/1901) was found at 8.05 on 17 Feb 1901. A little girl wrapped in a few rags of the apparent age of one day on the public wheel positioned at 23 Via Adinolfi.
Please let me know what other records there may be on any of the above mentioned people.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Tom Morin
I am looking for information about my Grand father Giovanni Graziano and my grandmother Maria Rapucci.They were from Ariano. They came to America around 1908 and settled in the Boston area, later permanently in Lexington, Mass.
Any information about siblings and a home address for either of them would be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Carol
I am looking for any info about my Grandparents, Frank Paul, and Raphaella DeGennaro from Ariano di Puglia. Grandmother’s maiden name was Pastore. They came to this country, landing in New York from Naples in 1901 or thereabouts. They then settled in Newark, N.J., which is where I’m from. Grandfather was born in 1868 and died on Nov. 9, 1934. Grandmother was born around 1882 and died on Sept. 13, 1953. Any information pertaining to their parents and grandparents or any addresses they may have lived at in Italy would be greatly appreciated.
Hi
I just saw your inquiry. I know it is old. I believe we are cousins. My grandmother was a Pastore. My fathers cousins were DeGennaros from Newark. Also from Newark. All from Ariana Irpino.
I’m not sure whose daughter you are.
Carole
I am trying to find information about my grandmother.
Name: Assunta Pezzulo
Born: September 20, 1894
Place: Ariano di Puglia
Brother: Antonia/Anthony?
Father: Guiseppe
Mother: Rosa Vitella/Vitello
I am researching my husbands family. His Grandfathers name is Generoso Cardinale est birth 1887 in Ariano Di Puglia. We think his father was Nicholas and his mother Carolina no last name. When he was in Chicago he married Assunta Maria Cardinale est birth 1887 from Ariano Di Puglia. We think her parents are Raphael and her mother Antoinette D’Arria. Assunta came to America in 1911 along with two children Eugenio Cardinale born 1907 and Pasqualina Cardinale born 1909. I would like to find out anything I can om Generoso and Assunta and their parentage, and any other family. I would also like to find out the father of Eugenio and Pasqualina. Thank you for any help you can give me on this.
Hello Jean,
most of these name are familiar to me. My grandmother was Cardinale Carolina and one of his brother was Nicola. She died in 1979 and she was always saying to have some relatives (cousins – and one little boy was Generoso) in US. I still have at home an old picture. However I’m not 100% sure. It is likely that Generoso Cardinale was the brother of my Great Grandfather Raimondo /the father of Carolina.
Lorenzo Spagnuolo
Ariano Irpino (former Ariano di Puglia)
My grandfather was from Ariano Arpino and we believe his name was Antonio Vitillo. Can you find any documents that show he lived there or was born and died there? He came to the United States in the early 1900’s we think.
Thank you for your help.
Charles B Vitello
I am looking for my mother’s family. Lo Conte is surname. Her father was Giovanni and her mother was Lorenza. Also my father’s family Giorgione, his father was Giusepi and mother was Francesca. Anyone she’d some lighht
Hello,
I am looking for relatives of my great grandfather, Eliziaro M. DiMaina, born in Ariano Irpino on February 6, 1880. His parents were Carmino DiMaina, born in Ariano Irpino in 1865, married to Filomena Zarillo (born in Ariano Irpino in 1848), and died in 1925 in Ariano Irpino. Any information you can provide about ancestors of Carmino DiMaina and/or Filomena Zarillo would be greatly appreciated!
I am looking my wife’s roots in Ariano (formerly di Puglia, I believe) Irpino. Her immigrant ancestor was LEONARDO MAINIERO, born in about 1863. He arrived in the US in 1891, and married Maria Coronavetra Villacara. I have found a number of Mainieros in the US, but most trace themselves to Castelfranco in Mescano (which isn’t far away). I believe there are Mainieros, at leasta few, including the mayor, who are in Ariano Irpino. Can you point me to a starting place?
Hello! I am researching the parents of Michele Petrillo, who was born in Ariano Irpino on 10 Jan 1885. His parents were Consalvo Petrillo and Maria Manganiello. I have no birth or death information for either. I believe both may have been born in Ariano Irpino.
Michele married Marianna Mariano who was born on 18 Jul 1890 in Ariano Irpino to Guiseppe Mariano (I do not have birth/death info on him) and Carmela Scrima (born 25 Nov 1868 in Greci, Avellino).
Michele and Marianna are my great grand parents. They gave birth to my grandmother, Genevieve, here in Boston, MA, in March 1918.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Best,
Jenny
I am Angelo Albanese from Australia and I am tracing the Albanese family from Ariano Irpino. I am having trouble finding anything about my Great Great Great Grandfather..Antonio Albanese. I believe he was born around 1810 and his wife was Rosa. I know he had a son Raffaele.. born 27th June 1848. I guess there would be more children but I can’t find anything.
Any information you can give me would be appreciated.
Regards,
Angelo Albanese