Genealogy in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
Tracing your Italian roots back to Sant’Angelo a Fasanella (in Salerno province, Campania 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 a Fasanella.
Sant’Angelo a Fasanella family history at a glance
- Region: Campania
- Province: Salerno
- Record types available: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: began in 1809 (when this area was part of the Kingdom of Naples)
- Parish registers: usually earlier than civil registration (sometimes dating back to the 1600s)
Research experience on families in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
Over the years, ItalianSide has conducted genealogy research on historical families from Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Cappelli, Caroppoli, D’Urso, Di Filippo, Durso, Greco, Luongo, Manfredi, Marmo, Melucci, Palladino, Reina, Scala, Scorza, Tesauro 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 a Fasanella 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 a Fasanella and 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
• historical and photographic sources
Direct access to archives and a deep understanding of the local context allow for more complete and accurate results than research conducted remotely or based on partial sources alone. Research may be carried out using all available sources in both public and private archives.
Genealogy in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
If your ancestors came from Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, in Salerno province (Campania region), the first step is to identify the local archives where records are kept. Most family history research starts from the civil registry office at the Comune and continues in parish and notary archives.
Where to begin your ancestry journey in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
Vital records for people born, married or deceased in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella are usually preserved in:
- Sant’Angelo a Fasanella City Hall archives: civil records (births, marriages and deaths) available from 1809 onwards.
- Sant’Angelo a Fasanella parish churches: in Campania, parish registers that can trace family lines back to the 1600s, and in rare cases even earlier.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
In towns and villages of Campania and across Salerno province, civil registration offices were established after 1809, following Napoleonic reforms in the former Kingdom of Naples. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Sant’Angelo a Fasanella from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella during the past centuries, the City Office of Sant’Angelo a Fasanella 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 a Fasanella.
- 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 Campania and specifically in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella.
Population trends in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella 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 a Fasanella
Church archives in Salerno 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 Campania, 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 a Fasanella 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.
Planning a visit to Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
From our experience, if you plan to visit Sant’Angelo a Fasanella 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.
With the results collected by our genealogist before your trip, you will have more time to enjoy the town and its surroundings, walking in the footsteps of your ancestors.
Professional help for research in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Sant’Angelo a Fasanella area, write to santangeloafasanella@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 a Fasanella
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Sant’Angelo a Fasanella forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella with other people, feel free to leave a message.
My great Grandfather Angelo ( nickname Charlie) Barone and his wife Pasqualina arrived in the US, through Ellis Island between 1910-1920 His started a successful Scrap Metal business that continued up until 2023. My Father Frank Barone was the last president until I took over. My name is Lisa Barone Schumm. I am seeking all knowledge about our Barone Family and Pasqualina.s family I was told My great Grandfather paid for a Bell Tower in your town in a church. They had never returned to Italy. My Grandfather was the youngest boy,
Frank Barone. The Barone Family was a well established entity in NY . Pasqualina passed away young when my Grandfather was just a baby. The siblings, two girls and 3 boys would run several locations in NY., along with stepbrothers as my great Grandfather would remarry a woman named Angelina Any information would be appreciated I am also looking to obtain dual citizenship with the idea that I may return to Italy part time.
My great great grandmother Maria Barone-Martorella immigrated to NYC from Sant’Angelo a Fasanella in 1921 with my great great grandfather Giovanni Martorella, and a gentleman named Angelo Manfredi.
MY MATERNAL GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN SANT’ANGELO FASANELLA IN 1893. HIS NAME WAS ANTONIO CAROPPOLI. HE CAME TO THE UNITED STATES AT 18 YEARS OF AGE IN 1911. I BELIEVE HIS FATHERS ‘NAME WAS JOSEPH AND HIS MOTHERS’NAME WAS ARCANGELA.
Family: Russo
Grandfather: Donato Russo – Born 1/14/1904 – Sant’ Angelo a Fasanella
Great Uncle: Michael Russo – Born 1/26/1895 – Sant’ Angelo a Fasanella
Great Grandmother: Lucia Caroppoli
Great Grandfather: Domenico Russo Born 10/23/1869 – Sant’ Angelo a Fasanella
Great Great Grandfather: Tommaso Caroppoli – Born 12/22/1787 – Sant’ Angelo a Fasanello
Is there any confirmation that I have the right information?
I am looking for information on my great grandfather and his family. My ggrandfather’s name was Vito Palamone, b.8/22/1864 in Sant’Angelo a Frassini. He immigrated to the US when was about 17, in 1881 and settled in Uniontown, PA. I’m looking for information on his parents – Michele Palamone and Archangela Mambrego. I believe she died around 1864.
Thank you for any information you might have.
My mother’s father was born here and lived on a farm. His name was Donato Verrone and he was born on June 1, 1898 (or thereabouts). He left Italy in 1920 (ish). Does anyone know anything about the Verrone Family from San Angelo a Fasinello? Thank you
Looking for thr Misuraca family. My ancester was born ca. 1898 in Palermo and was in orphanage till he was adopted. HIS given name at the orphanage was Umberto Festoso. Through DNA the Misuraca name pops up many times. He arrived in USA in 1913 and lived in Chicago.
Looking for possible connections to Pasqualina Tesauro. She was from
Sant’angelo a Fasanella. Her mother’s name was Taveria Brancato. My grandmother came to America in 1900. The Tesauro and Brancato families lived in NY and arriving in the US over time.
my wife grandmother
Hello and good day! I am searching for my grandmothers birth- I was told 6 July 1895. Her name was Rosa (Rose) DeStio or I have seen it also DeSteo. If anyone has any info- she married Giuseppe Rizzo. They came to America in 1915 approx. I k ow she had a step mother and I do not know her name. Thank you and have a sunny day!!
I am searching for information on my husband’s grandparents. Initially we were told they were from Sant’ Angelesse in Salerno. We cannot find any information on that town. Is it possible that the down is no longer in existence and that it is now part of Sant’Angelo a Fasanella? Their names were Michael and Catherine Brancato and they settled in Brooklyn, NY.
My grandmother was from Sant’angelo a Fasanella. Her name was Pasqualina Tesauro. Her mother’s maiden name was Taveria Brancato. My grandmother came to America in 1900 and married Giuseppe Ciocia. His last name was changed to George during the immigration process. They lived in NJ before settling in NJ.
Possible connection.
The Term Sant Angelese is a term use to describe the town you are from. for example my wife’s family is from a town called Ascoli Piceno, they call themselves Picenese . My Great Grandmother was Pasqualina Brancato she was married to Nicola Fierro. Brancato is a well known name from Sant’ Angelo. Most moved from Italy to Brooklyn, then many from the clan went to Westmoreland Pa
Buongiorno.
Sto a la ricerca di un certificato di nascita di
Carmelo Zambrano.
Nato inDant’Angelo circa 1878 (24/12/1878 e la informazione chi o)
Figlio di Andrea ZAMBRANO e Ana FORITA
Vio pottere aiutarmi?
Buongiorno.
Sto a la ricerca di un certificato di nascita di
Carmelo Zambrano.
Nato inDant’Angelo circa 1878 (24/12/1878 e la informazione chi o)
Figlio di
Ana Corita
Looking for info on Mary and Francesco Manfredi , sons Saverio Manfredi, America, Arturo and sister
Yes, they are my relatives. How do you know the Manfredi’s?
Louise
Mary & Francesco Manfredi were my grandparents and my Dad was Saverio. What is your interest in my family.?
Looking for information on my great grandparents. Their names were Michele and Pasquilina Lundi Labella. Michele was born around 1857 and emigrated to the US in 1928. They had at least two sons, Luigi born Dec 10, 1887 and Giovanni. Would appreciate any information about them. Thank you
My mom and I have been attempting to trace our lineage according to what my great-great-grandfather told us. His name was Michael Angelo La Bella. If there is any history of the La Bella family it would be great to hear about it.
Hi, I just received my Great Uncles family tree. His father’s name was Antonio Lepre (born February 5, 1882 and married November 30,1901)and his mothers name was Anna Soldano(born July 25,1882). He and his ten brothers and sisters lived in Uniontown, Pa. Their family was from Saint Angelo a Fasanella.
I would like any help finding family as well. I have other names and dates also. Just let me know.
Was one of the 10 brothers named Thomas Soldano born in PA in 1901? That is my grandad.
I have information on Antonio Lepre and his wife Anna Soldano. His parents were Pietro Lepre and Rosa Scala. Pietro was the brother of my dad’s grandfather Michele Lepre. I have info (including documents) for the family back in Sant’Angelo a Fasanella and also in the US. Would love to connect.
Hi Liz, Don’t know if you are still researching your family. My ancestors were from Sant’angelo a Fasanella. My great grandfmother was Elisabetta Soldano. Her son also lived in Uniontown. It appears many people from that village immigrated to Uniontown.
I am trying to find information regarding the Melucci Family and the Mellilo Family
Hi Laura
. This is my Father’s Italian side. The BARONE Family. Here
is some info that I have.
Saverio Barone/ Rosaria Mellucci married iin Santt Angelo y Fasanella .( I believe so, no documentation) They would be my Great Great Grandparent’s .His Son Angelo Barone arrived with his wife Pasqualina Tesauro , married in Sant Angelo y
Fasanella
I have the marriage certificate in Italian from their hometown .
They arrived in US in 1904. Ellis Island has these records as well as Brick commemorating his arrival
My Great Grandfathers name is inscribed as ( Charlie) a nickname) aka Angelo Barone. They would have 8 children. my Grandfather the baby of the group ( Frank Barone)
. Rosie, Anthony, Pasquale, Mildred, Louisa, John, Severio aka ( Bill) and , Frank. THE BARONE FAMILY .
. MY Father was Frank Jr.. All lived in Brooklyn , Queens and Long Island most of their lives.
Some of them retired with their families to Florida.
Pasqualina( Tasauro)
mother was Taveria Brancato. I believe many of her siblings also came to the US resided in Brooklyn.
My daughter’s ( Ava) ancestory shows Brancato and Tesauro
families
as distant relatives, The mystery
“story”
that passed down was that Angelo would remarry a woman named Angelina.
Pasqualina
apparently died.
My grandfather was 3. He did not know her and he talked about this throughout his life.
What happened to her and was she married before? I have conflicting information about her.
She seems to be a mystery, Birth certificates proves she has 8 children with Angelo.
. The Barone Family was not your average family to say the least. They thrived, and prospered .and were well known.
Angelo would start a business with a wooden cart and horses. ( I actually have
the original permit for the horses) He later purchased a location on a street in Brooklyn ..Chauncey Street.
He names the
business after the street. ( sort of hide his Italian heritage with this Irish sounding name. )
Chauncey Scrap Metal,Processors Inc..( a recycling business)
All 6 Children would be involved in the ” business” I believe the two oldest daughters Rosie and Louisa were not.
Mildred ( the only female )would be an integral part of the business. ( a decision
70 years ago , that would
contribute to the collapse of a “Legacy” on Long Island My Father Frank Barone Jr would be the last President He
had worked for the Family
from age 15
until his death at age 78. ( 2021)., never
retiring. The Business
was his entire life .It was as much a part of him as his handsome
appearance.
I ( Lisa ) stepped in for 2 years. immediately after his death. uncovering
a story that is easily movie worthy.
. The business ran for 4 Generations ,( 104 yeas. a “Legacy” in the industry ( Incorporated in 1917)
for which which I am proud of. Yet I have more questions then answers. I figured I should go back in time to figure out more.
I was told Angelo commissioned a Bell in a church tower in the town Sant Angelo y
Facinella. He achieved the ‘American Dream”. IAngelo.s mother was Rosaria Mel
ucci) so I thought that would be of interest.
He had never returned to Italy.
( Angelo ” Charlie ” Barone)1880-1937).
Please let me know if you have any other information. I would love to learn more. I do plan on r
returning to this town one day.
Side note,**My
mother German and Czech heritage,
Her Father was a Detective in the Bronx. I seemed to get the inquisitive, investigative gene from her side. I believe we are related through my Great Great Grandmother.
Also someone named Peter has a conflicting story about his Great Grandparents.
Pasqualina Tesauro. ?? confusing
Names were commonly used over again.
Such as Angelo/s
.
son Saverio Barone was named after his Father who was married to Rosaria Melucci..Saverio Barone I only knew as Uncle Bill. until after my Fathers death did I see his signature on business papers as Saverio Barone.
His son is alive (William Barone,)living in Connecticut.
My Dads cousin.
I plan on getting information from him too.
Lisa
I am interested in finding information about my Grandfather Nicola Fierro and my Great Grandparents Gennaro Fierro and Pasqalina Brancato all from Sant’Angelo a Fasanella. It would be a big help if you could give me some direction. I plan to make a trip in the fall of 2015 and would like to know the best place to search. They Immigrated some time between 1880 and 1888 to New York.
Peter
Saw your post, my grandfather, Silverio Brancato immigrated about the same time to Uniontown, PA. I recently found out he was from the same town. Wondering how to confirm roots.