If you search your ancestors in Accadia, 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 Accadia
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 Accadia town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Accadia, please follow this link)
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So, if your ancestors lived in Accadia during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Accadia 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 Accadia too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Accadia 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 Accadia. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Accadia 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 Accadia
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 Accadia on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Accadia:
SS. AA. PIETRO E PAOLO – P.zza Ss. Pietro e Paolo
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 Accadia area , write to accadia@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 Accadia forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Accadia feel free to leave a message below.
Hello,
My great grandpa was from the Lanza family his name was Guiseppe Lanza, I don’t know much info on his direct family. I recognize a bunch of his cousin’s names on this chat. I know his sister in-law is a DeRosa and his niece married a cousin Muscillo. I’ve also seen other cousins as witnesses recorded under the names D’Aversa, Maselli, Marinaccio, Mirabella. I wish I knew how the Lanza’s are related to those cousins. If there’s any info someone has reply to me!
Thanks fam
Botticello family
Looking for Botticello, Vito and brother Joseph
Giulietta Ann WOLFERSTAN m. 16 settembre 1972 Pietro ACCADIA
facendo una ricerca ho scoperto che la giulietta in questione, ha degli antenati molto nobili e antiche, per completare questa parte di albero genialogico, ho bisogno delle date che su internet non riesco a trovare, qualcuno mi può aiutare?
I don’t see the surname DePaolis
I have records to indicate my grandfather and his brothers lived in this area before coming to the US. Anyone know the Depaolis family?
Yes Melissa, I am a member of the DePaolis family. My name is Pasquale DiPaolis. My Grandfather, Giuseppe DePaolis was born in Accadia on March 3, 1893. He came to America on March 22, 1910 on the ship “Regina D’ Italia.. He was 17 years old when he landed on Ellis Island. He worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and eventually traveled to Buffalo, New York. He was joined with his bride to be, Maria Antonia Mirabella, also from Accadia, on October 14,1916. They had four children, Pasquale, Bessy, Joseph and Lucy. When Grandpa arrived at Ellis Island, in the confusion his name was mistakenly changed to “DiPaolis” and remained that way. on May 2, 1913 he traveled to Argentina to visit his two brothers. I do not know their first names. He returned to Buffalo on November 11, 1913. My Grand Parents owned a house in Buffalo and operated a store which they owned, that was on the first floor of their building. In 1932 that sold the store and house and bought a farm in Eden, New York. BTW, my daughter’s name is Melissa. I look forward to hearing from you. Addio per ora.
Melissa, My grandfather’s name was Giuseppe DePaolis. when passing through Ellis Island our name got mistakenly changed to DiPaolis. I do not know the names of his brothers, but I know that my grandfather traveled to Argentina to visit his brothers that emigrated there. My Grandfather emigrated to the US in 1910. He passed away in 1961.
TRying to find any information on a Rosaria Andriana (1857-1922) (?). She married a Francesco Palmieri (1856-1913) from Naples
Frank, I have Francesco Palmieri born 1847 married to Rosaria Isabella Andreana born 4/12/1850 in my tree. She is the 2nd cousin of my Grandfather Giovanni DiGiorgio born 1880. I’m on ancestry and will check to see if you have a tree there. Never got a response to my email to this site, hoping we can help each other.
Hi Jessie,
I came across this site by chance. My name is Joe. Did your grandfather Giovanni have a sister Antoinette? My paternal grandmother was Antoinette who married Giuseppe Andreana. She died in Accadia around 1917.
Hi, my name is dominick andreana. I have traced my relatives back to accadia. My great great grandfather was enrico andreana , he had siblings Antonio, Domenico, ripalda and Anna. I heard they were raised in an orphanage in the town. If has information I would appreciate it thank you.
Trying to find out if the family home where my grandfather was born in 1883 on 10/18 is still in the Maselli name. His name was Domenico Maselli. He died in the USA in 1977. Thanks, Josette
My aunt Annina Pierro was born in Accadia, on March 5, 1934. She passed away in 2003 at the age of 69 in New York.
When she was 19 years old, she had a baby in Accadia, and the rumor is..she left the baby in front of the church.
Her parents Saveria and Michele Pierro made her give up the baby, because she wasn’t married. We think the baby was a girl.
We would love to find her baby now, and reunite her with the family.
Thank you, Saveria
Hello,
All of my mother’s side of the family is from Accadia. The surnames on this side of the family are Scauzillo, Amicola, Mirabella, Pascone, and Raffa. They come to NY in the early 1900s. If anyone has any information or connections in they family trees I would love to know!
Thank you,
Maria
Hello,
I’ve been working on my family tree for several months, and progress has been slow, especially on my father’s side of the family. I know that my paternal grandfather, Pasquale DeRosa, was born in Accadia on 7 Jun 1891, and arrived in America on 12 Jul 1907. But I know next to nothing about my Grandfather’s father, aside from the fact that he was born in Accadia, and that his name was Giuseppe DeRosa.
I do not have a date of birth for Giuseppe, nor do I have a DOB for his wife, Niccolette. In addition, I recently discovered that my grandfather has 3 siblings…
Maria DeRosa b:1879 – d:1950
Alphonso DeRosa b:1883 – d:1960
Giuseppe DeRosa b:1898 – d:?
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows how to procure information on my paternal great-grandparents.
Hi Joe,
I have a bunch of info on this family. My grandfather, Antonio Muscillo, came from Accadia, and was met in Long Branch by his uncle, Alfonso DeRosa. Antonio’s mother was Celestina DeRosa. Alfonso’s father was Giuseppe (b. 3/11/1843) and mother was Nicoletta Lallone. I have some more info if you are interested. I’m pretty sure this is the same family.
Lisa
I have a bunch of info on this too
My earliest ancestor (all of whom are from Accadia) that I have found was Carlo De Rosa most likely born in the late 1700’s. His son Luca De Rosa was married in 1836. Carlo’s wife’s name was Lucia Saveria Mampino. Luca married Serafina Ferrara. Her parents were Gabriel Ferrara and Carmini Passelli. Luca De Rosa and Serafind Ferrara had a son named Gabriele De Rosa. He was my great grandfather and was born Sept. 27, 1846. He married Rachela Mirabella Dotoli. Her parents were Antonio and Rafaella Dotoli. Gabriels’s brothers and sisters were named Lucia Saveria, Carmenantonia, Maria Carmella and Luigi who married Carmela Zambri. Gabriele and Rachela Mirabella’s first child, Anna, married Salvato Beniamino. Their second child, Luigi De Rosa married Carmela Zambri. Eufemia, third child, married Carmine Peppino Carratura and emigrated to the U.S. The Carratura’s founded and owned a very successful crane company in N.Y.C. The next son, Francesco also moved to the U.S. and founded a very profitable truck body company. Two more children followed, Lucia and Pasquale but both died within two years of their births. Luca was then born and married Maria Antoinette Conforti and they emigrated to the U.S. Another daughter was born and also given the name Lucia. She married Russo Arcangelo Raffaele Lorezno. Then, another son was born named Pasqualino. He was my grandfather. He emigrated to the U.S. and married Antoinetta Moscarelli whose family was very wealthy owning a whole city block in Brooklyn between 12th and 13th street and 60 and 59th Ave. They were in the construction business. Originally, the De Rosa’s were shoemakers but later became joiners. Pasquale was an architect and builder and built houses for the rich and famous in L.A. in the 1920’s. One of his homes is on the National Historical Register. Before emigration to the U.S, the family moved from Accadia to Sauvignano di Puglia for work. Pasquale and Antoinette had five living children, Rachela, Luca (my father), Henry, Orlando and Christopher. If any of these names are in your family, I would love to hear from you!
Hi Suzanne
My name is Dominick, Carlo DeRosa is my 3X Great-grandfather. My 2X Great-grandfather is Domenico DeRosa brother of Luca Derosa. Domenico’s daughter is Rosaria DeRosa she is my Great-grandmother she is married to my Great-grandfather Beniamino D’Aversa. My Grandfather is Domenico D’Aversa named after his Grandfather Domenico DeRosa and I am named after my Grandfather. There seems to be a type error Lucia Saveria’s last name is Rampino & Gabriel’s wife’s last name is Maselli. Hope to hear from you soon.
Suzanne, I am Jessie DeGiorgio granddauther of Giovanni. his parents were Sebastiana DeRosa and Michele DiGiorgio. Sebastiana is my Grt Grandmother and sister of Luca DeRosa. But, we can’t find much info on her. her parents were Domenico DeRosa b1805 and Teresa Maselli B1808. domenico was the son of Carlo DeRosa and Lucia Saveria Rampino who match your inquiry. We can compare more notes as I think we have a match. Dominick D’Aversa also replied and is related to me as well as his Great Grandmother Rosaria DeRosa D’Aversa and mine were sisters. Sebastiana was married to Michele DiGiorgio and then we think she married a Marinaccio at some point, but we have found no birth or death info. I hope you can reply. Thank you.
Hi, my name is Karen. I didn’t know my great grandfather, but grew up with the stories my mother told of him that were filled with so much love. His name was Vito. His last name according to any records found online was Maraschiello. Ship manifest records say he was from Accadia Italy. He arrived in America@ 1903. His age is listed as 19 but he said he was actually 12. He sailed from Naples, Italy aboard the Napolitan Prince. If anyone has any knowledge of my great grandfather or family with the Maraschiello name or possibly a name close to it, if it was spelled wrong in translation, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.
Hi, My name is Austin Marshall, my real last name is Maraschiello, I know a lot about our heritage. We most likely are related. Feel free to reach out to me.
Lisa,
My grandparents are Silvio DeRosa and Bridget Flamio.
The info you stated in your post matches my family tree so we are related.
I am the daughter of Silvio and Bridget’s youngest daughter, Rosaria.
What are the names of your parents and grandparents?
Dear Cousin Cheryl!
This is your cousin Janet Zito!!! Oh my God !!! I was reading this information regarding Accadia and our Great Granparents Nicola and Rosaria (Nigro) Flamio and your name came up!! I hope you receive this message!!
I think you will remember that my Grandmother, Carmella was your Great Aunt Nellie. Your Grandmother( my Great Aunt Bridgie) and my Grandmother were sisters!!
How are you? I think the last time I saw you was at your wedding….. was that in 1973 or so?
My Mother, Rose, is living with my husband and me! She is 98 years old!!
Please respond to this message! I would LOVE to hear from you!
Much love,
Cousin Janet
Hello,
My great-grandparents were from Accadia prior to their immigration to the United Stats. Their names were Silvio DeRosa (born Feb 18, 1882) and Bridget (Bridgetta) Flamio (born Nov 17, 1892). Silvio’s parents may have been named Don Giovanni DeRosa and Emanuela Maselli. Bridget’s parents were Nicola Flamio (born 1870) and Rosaria (Rosa) Nigro (born March 19, 1873). Any information you have on these individuals or their ancestors would be much appreciated!
Silvio DeRosa’s siblings were Mary, Columbia, Francesco, Diamanatina, Alexande, Anthony, Dominic, Theresa, and Concetta.
Bridget Flamio’s siblings were Carmella, Elizabeth, Mary, and Anthony.
Thank you in advance for any information you may have.
Hello Lisa!
I am your Cousin Janet Zito Krom. Your father PeterDeRosa and I are first cousins once removed!
Your Grandfather Nick and my Mother Rose were first cousins
Your Great Grandmother Bridgetta and my GrandmotherCarmella Flamio Colavecchio were sisters!Evetyone in the family knew her as Aunt Nellie!
My mother Rose is 98 and is living with my husband and me!
Please give my best to your Mom and Dad and also your Uncle Michael and Uncle Paul.
My Mom and Dad were your Uncle Muchael’s Godparents! We used to see each other quite a bit as children!
I hope you receive this message and please do respond! I would love to hear from you!
I only have a little information so I hope this works. My Great Grandfather’s name was Antonio Schiavone he had a son (my Grandfather) named Celestino. My Grandmother whom Celestino married was born in 1895 in Buffalo. Not certain of this. Any help would be greatful.
My great grandmother was Maria Schiavone, married Antonio Perlino. They were from Accadia, but moved to Buffalo NY in the late 1890’s -very early 1900s. Antonio had two sons: Carlo and Alexander. Alexander went on to be a prominent physician in Buffalo NY as the chief of surgery at Lafayette General Hospital. He retired to Boca Raton, FL circa 1975 where he died only a few years later. Antonio Perlino ran the family business – an Italian import store on Swan and Cedar in Buffalo NY. He also ran an underground bootleg rum business during prohibition.
My fathers family is from Accadia. My great grandmother was maria schiavone. She was married to a Carlo Perlino.
My mother’s maiden name was Rose D’Alessandro from Accadia. She had many wonderful aunts and uncles that I visited in 1996. They are so warm and inviting I will never forget the love I felt when I went to Accadia. I hope to return with my family very soon and urge all who have relatives there to go soon!
My Great-Grandparents were Beniamino D’Aversa & Rosaria DeRosa from Accadia. Their son’s were Rocco/Henry, Domenico, Generoso & Michele DAversa. Their daughters were Eufemia ( Fannie ) D’Aversa Paoletta & Maddalena D’Aversa Salvatore. They all came to the US only Generoso returned to Italy. My Grandfather Domenico D’Aversa was born about 1875 came to the USA on February 17, 1898 on the ship SS Burgundia it departed From Naples, He was listed as a shoemaker. Had $4.00 in his possession. He would be staying with his Brother Rocco who lived at 113 Mulberry St.
Dominick – we are going to Italy next month. Visiting all four towns of my ancestors so will be going to Acadia. Henry/Rocco is my great-grandfather as you know. I need to get back on ancestry soon and see what else you have posted in the family tree!
My mother was born in Avellino October 10, 1910 while my grandparents were visiting. My grandfather was Patino Lodovico and my grandmother was Rosaria Bonita ( not sure of her maiden surname) Patino was born ia Avellino about 1883.He became a U.S. citizen in 1904. Do you have any information about them or any relatives?
Ciao,
My great grandfather (Francisco Menza ) and great grandmother (Sebastiana ) are from Accadia. I was hoping to find out any information regarding them. They immigrated to Buffalo, NY where many members of the Menza family still reside.