Genealogy in Siano
Tracing your Italian roots back to Siano (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 Siano.
Siano 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 Siano
Over the years, ItalianSide has conducted genealogy research on historical families from Siano, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Albano, Aliberti, Ascoli, Botta, Caiazza, Cerrato, Di Filippo, Esposito, Fiore, Leo, Navarra, Riccio, Rinaldi, Roscigno, Russo 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 Siano 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 Siano 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 Siano
If your ancestors came from Siano, 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 Siano
Vital records for people born, married or deceased in Siano are usually preserved in:
- Siano City Hall archives: civil records (births, marriages and deaths) available from 1809 onwards.
- Siano 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 Siano
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 Siano from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Siano, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Siano during the past centuries, the City Office of Siano 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 Siano.
- 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 Siano.
Population trends in Siano
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Siano 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 Siano
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 Siano on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Siano:
MARIA SS. ANNUNZIATA – P.zza Maria Ss. Annunziata
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 Siano
From our experience, if you plan to visit Siano 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 Siano
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Siano area, write to siano@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 Siano
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Siano forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Siano with other people, feel free to leave a message.
MY NAMES AMELIA FROM SOUTH AFRICA. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS EMILIA LEVA AS I WAS TOLD AND NOW IM TOLD HER SURNAME WAS LEO BORN IN SIANO 17/09/1924. SHE PASSED AWAY BEFORE I WAS BORN IN 1971. SHE WAS MARRIED TO SALVATORE PALAZZO IN SOUTH AFRICA AND HAD 7 CHILDREN.
CAN SOMEONE REACH OUT TO ME PLEASE
MY EMAIL IS ON THIS SITE
my grandmothers maiden name was Leo she married albano moved to Boston around 1900 she had relatives’ in Maine
I’m researching for a friend. Annunziata Botta came from Siano to Boston with her children, Joseph Botta, Francesco Botta, and Vito Botta. She also came with her son Gerardo Charles D’Ascoli (Dascoli). I’m assuming she came to the US to meet with her 2nd husband, Teodore Dascoli. I’m am looking for Annunziata’s first husband with the last name of Botta. He would have passed away between 1907-1911 in Siano. Thank you for any help.
Egregi Signori,
I miei nonni Antonio Pesce è Maria Russo
Mia madre è Ida Pesce Esposito 3-5-1937
I miei nonni Giovanni Esposito e Nicoletta Leo
Mio padre era Pasquale Esposito 14-12-1934
Mi piacerebbe avere informazione genealogia o qualsiasi coppia di documenti disponibile.
Specialmente del nonno Giovanni Esposito che è morto in Germania.
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My grandfather was Nunzio Masi and my grandmother was Concetta Sola. My uncles were John and Anthony Masi and my cousins have the surname of Botta. My 2nd cousin Carmine Botta was born in Siano as were as ll the above mentioned people over 100 years ago. I have the deed to property in Siano which I have never seen. My 2nd cousin was Mario Masi who was President of the Bank of Naples. If anyone has any information on these people I would be truly grateful. I am getting old and would like to know something about my ancestors. Thank you so much !
Justine,
Your two uncles both worked for my grandfather and Tony was my direct boss when I first started working at Navarro Corporation in the early 1970’s. And a couple of the Botta’s worked there also and Ralph Botta was the 1st superintendent that I worked for when I became an apprentice carpenter. I do not know how much I can help with the genealogy, but I was unaware but not surprised that the Masis and the Bottas were related since my grandfather had a lot of related family members in his employ. Just thought I would reach out because hearing those names brings back fond memories.
Dominic “Nick”
Just now seeing this
My great granddad started Navarro Corporation
Did you know Pat Romano (oversaw all carpenters), or Chick Rulander?
Looking for information on Francesco SOLA son of Dominico SOLA and Antonetta CAIAZZO
He was a Merchant.
Thank You
Francesco (Frank Sola) was my paternal grandfather. My late father was Domonic Sola. Frank Sola lived in Sydney Nova Scotia, Canada before he became a US Citizen, He lived in Chelsea, MA for many years. I have a copy of his parent’s birth certificates so I know we are taking about the same person. Do you happen to know who Dominico or Antonetta Caizzo’s parents were?
Sincerely,
Ann (Sola) Parker
Ann were you related to Angela Sola Ungaro. I think Domonic Sola was my grandmother’s brother. I am interested in finding our family lineage and so have no relatives that can tell me anything about the Italian family tree.
Hello! My grandfather was Gaetano Caiazzo/Caiazza and was from Siano. That’s all I know!
My grandfather was Pasquale Caiazzo and was from Siano. He settled in Sydney Mines Nova Scotia. I wonder if they are related. Its almost impossible to find information on Caiazzos.
My great grandfather was from SIANO 1850s Alfonso De Filippis he moved to Montecorvino Rovella I was trying to find out if he had any family in SIANO brothers or sisters I visited SIANO i met a a few people De Filippis People priest pridre De Filippis at a church please send information thank you
Hi.My genealogy search has come to a halt because I cannot find any info from Italy. You may have better luck. I am researching the family of Rocco Spinelli married to Benigna Amabile (or Annabile). Would love marriage certificate,their birth certificates, or info on any of their several children. The child I am most interested in is my grandfather Carmine, dob January 1, 1889. I would love to learn their address etc. Any info would be much appreciated.
I have relatives from Siano and would like to further back. How much would a search cost?
My name is peter ,my fathers name is Antonio ,I would like to know more about his parents Rocco and Carmella Aliberti.And possibly his father,meaning my great grandfather.
and for the longest time I have been trying to find the meaning of the sur name ALIBERTI
My family’s surname is Masi, and they are from Siano Italy. My grandfather’s name was Nunzio and his brothers names or Anthony and John. We know that Anthony was a professor and wk
orked with Mussolini. We are trying to find out as much information as we can about our family in Siano. We own property that we have inherited there but have never seen it. Our cousin was Mario Macy who was the president of the Bank of Naples. We have some old letters from him but we are very interested in knowing about our ancestors. My grandmother was also from siano and her name is Concetta Sola our cousins are named Botta and Aliberti. Any information you may have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
My grandfather was Carmine Fiore and grandmother Anna Leo.
Information on DeFilippo or Alberta
Date 10-27 1913