If you search your ancestors in Alimena, in the province of Palermo, 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 Alimena
In towns and villages of Sicilia and in Palermo province registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Alimena town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Alimena, please follow this link)
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So, if your ancestors lived in Alimena during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Alimena 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 Alimena too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Alimena 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 Alimena. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Alimena archives, expecially if you have not exact dates.
It could be useful for you to know that some of the most common surnames in Palermo province are:
Aiello, Amato, Barone, Battaglia, Bruno, Caruso, Catalano, Costa, Cusimano, D’Amico, D’Angelo, Di Maggio, Di Salvo, Ferrante, Ferrara, Gambino, Geraci, Giordano, Greco, La Barbera, La Rosa, Lo Cascio, Lombardo, Macaluso, Mancuso, Maniscalco, Mannino, Marchese, Marino, Martorana, Mazzola, Messina, Mineo, Orlando, Palazzolo, Parisi, Pecoraro, Piazza, Randazzo, Rizzo, Romano, Russo, Sciortino, Siragusa, Taormina, Tarantino, Vassallo, Vitale.
Church Records in Alimena
Church archives in Palermo 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 Alimena on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Alimena:
S. MARIA MADDALENA – P.zza Regina Margherita
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 Palermo
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 31 – Palermo
Phone: +39 0912704001 .002 .003
Days and opening hours: monday – friday 08:00 – 18:00 saturday 08:00 – 13:30 weekly closing: Sunday and holidays; no reservation
If you need a professional help from our local genealogist in Alimena area , write to alimena@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 Alimena forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Alimena feel free to leave a message below.
My great grandfather was Antonio Vilardo, born in Alimena in 1885. Some records indicate that his parents were Dimiano Vilardi and Giovanna Pergola. It would great to learn more if anyone can provide additional information. Thanks.
Looking for background on my Maternal Grandparents, Serafina Macaluso Gangichiodo married to Biaggio Gangichiodo — Alimena.
Paternal Grandparents – Pietro Gennaro married (2nd wife) Sebastiana Gennaro (do not know her maiden name). Pietro Gennaro originally from Petralia Soprana.
Anyone know anything about Carmela Pergola b. July 12, 1893 in Alimena (from Pasquale Pergola and Angela Carlotta) and Ignazio Bruno b. Sept. 23, 1887 in Alimena? They had a son Giuseppe. I’d like to find their church and ultimately the street on which they lived. Other relations too. Thank you.
My Grandmother was Giuseppina Rosaria Messina , Sollima. From this area looking for more info n possible relatives.
I am looking for info on the birth date of Concettina Albanese, born around 1890, in Alimena. Later in her life, Concettina’s surname by marriage became Sorci (Sorchy) and then by subsequent re-marriage her surname became Mantegna.
Any info or leads will be much appreciated. I also have info to share.
Hello!
I have Alimena ancestors: Seminara; Ferrara; Ambrosini – they immigrated to America between 1897-1899
Hello,
I am looking for information or any surviving relatives of Salvatore Cipriano who emigrated from Alimena in 1890 or Giuseppe Cipriano who emigrated from Alimena in 1910. I believe Salvatore landed in New Orleans and Giuseppe landed in New York.
Thank you,
David Cipriano
Hello,
I’m looking for information on Giuseppe LaRosa born 1795 in Alimena, Sicily. He married, I believe,
Giuseppa Gangi born 1801 in Alimena, Sicily.
Any information available would be appreciated. I’m actually traveling to Sicily in May 2018 and will likely stop in Alimena.
Thank you
Tracie,
I think your ancestor is my Great Great Uncle.
Check out my information below on the LaRosa’s of Alimena, my ancestors.
LaRosa notes:
Antonino LaRosa
Abt 1641 Antonio LaRosa
Margarita-w
Giovanna
Giuseppe
Domenica
Anna
Pietro LaRosa
Antonino LaRosa Dod Bef 1714
Rosalia-w Dod Aft 1714
Abt 1655 Giovanni LaRosa
Maria-w
Abt 1701 Pietro LaRosa
Appolonia Gennaro-wife
Rosalia LaRosa
Abt 1735 Leonardo LaRosa
Maddelena LaRosa
Maria Anna LaRosa
1721 Rosario laRosa DOD: 11/7/1781
Maria Vilardo
1764 Giuseppe LaRosa DOD: 9/1800
1770 Giuseppa Trapani DOD 2/ 1803
1790 Rosario laRosa DOD: -1/1830 married 6/14/1822
1796 Francesca Guarrera
12/20/1823 Giuseppa laRosa
10/13/1825 Calogero laRosa
5/13/1828 Pietro laRosa
1799 Francesca Guarrera
1773 Pietro laRosa DOD: 3/24/1821
1774 Marianna DiPrima
1804 Croce LaRosa married in 1824
1752 Antonino laRosa DOD 5/26/1812 married 9/1795
1767 Nunzia Lupo DOD 8/26/1819
3/14/1790 Maddalena LaRosa married 1828
1796 Giuseppe laRosa married in 1828
1801 Giuseppa Gangi
11/29/1834 Antonino laRosa
12/25/1835 Salvatore LaRosa
1839 Twin Son: Francesco laRosa
3/23/1841 Nunzio laRosa
7/8/1800 Miciele laRosa Campiere married in 1826 10/1/1807 Francesca Paola Lo Signa
12/18/1826 Nunzia Maria
2/3/1828 Biaggia
4/19/1828 Miciele
1830 Antonio married in 1855
Rosa Aruna
*9/8/1795 Antonio laRosa dod.Aft. 5/4/1857 (son of Antonino & Nunzia Lupo)
4/7/1813 Giuseppa Cicardo married 2/19/1830
2/6/1831 Nunzia laRosa
1/1832-8/1832 Giuseppe laRosa 9/1834-12/1834 Giuseppe laRosa 6/29/1839 Maria laRosa married Salvatore Cancelliere 5/14/1857
3/23/1845 Maddalena laRosa
11/17/1835 Salvatore laRosa Dod:5/20/1908 married 5/12/1862
3/10/1840 Giuseppa Venturella
8/2/1863 Giuseppa laRosa DOD:8/19/1863
11/1/1864 Santo laRosa
1864 Salvatore laRosa
11/3/1865 Santa laRosa DOD 12/4/1946 Grandmother 9/15/1868 Geltruda laRosa married 11/16/1888 1863 Antonino Castagna
10/21/1905 Domenico
7/19/1871 Giuseppe laRosa
1873 Giuseppe laRosa DOD:6/13/1908 married
1875 Maria Maniscalco 9/4/1892
8/20/1874 Maria laRosa married Antonino Signa 8/19/1893
4/17/1910 Antonino Signa
7/24/1877 Antonio laRosa
11/12/1879 Antonio LaRosa married 10/24/09
1889 Maria Castagna
3/7/1884 Angela LaRosa DOD:8/22/1950 married
Domenico Spedale on 8/19/1893
4/10/1908 Salvatore Spedale
8/25/1909 Salvatore Spedale DOD:4/1956
1912 Sarah Spedale
James, my father and my grandmother are on this list. My father was Antonio Signa born 4-10-1910. His mothe was MariaLaRosa. She had 6 children. The Spedales at the end of your list are our distant cousins who came to America with my Granmother and her sister and her children.
I am looking for any information on my grandfather Rosario (Sorow) Scarito. We believe he was born in Alimena. Would you be able to get us any information. He was born January 1880. His father was Salvatore Scarito and his mother was Rose Vazzano.
Rosario Scarito is my great great grandfather. His daughter Calogera Scarito was my fathers Grandmother. My father was a Giaimo. We are from Cleveland Ohio. The family originated in Alimena.
I am looking for any family information about Matteo Sarra. He was born on April 15, 1889. His immigration papers list Alimeiro, Italy as his home, but I believe it could have been misspelled and the town is Alimena. I know the family comes from the Palermo area. He arrived in New Orleans on Oct. 23, 1900 on the SS Sempione.
Family names in Alimena… Giaimo; Sapienza; Alongi; and DiMaggio. Looking for any information that can help with locating any records.
Cori, I also am related to Sapienza from Alimena. Any luck locating records? –Barbara
Hi Barbara and Cori. I am also related to the Sapienza and Alongi lines. Was there anything you were able to find on this website or in Alimena?
Hello. I am a Giaimo from the Cleveland, Ohio branch.
Ciao,
I was looking for my great grandparents marriage certificate, I’ve searched where they were born in resuttano in 1870 with no luck, however a past deceased family member stated they were married in a town nearby. I figured alimena is close by and wondering if you could help?
My great grandfather was named tomasso LaRocca and my great grand mother was named Francesca Paola macaluso they were approximately married between 1885 and 1893. This is the last piece of the puzzle I’ve been searching for. Let me know if you need more info?
I am looking for records on Antonio Li Puma ancestors who was born in AliMena on Dec 24 in Alimena. Father is Rosario Li Puma and mother is Concerta Vilardo. I want to find out more about my ancestors I have a copy of the record of Antonio’s birth but can not read Italian.
Searching for birth records of Guiseppe Faulisi. Born July 22, 1894 in Alimena. He is the son of Francesco Faulisi.
Thank You.
Christine
Hi Christine, I met Giuseppe Faulisi in 1968. He was married to my great aunt, Giuseppina Papa Faulisi.
How would I discover if I am descended from anyone for whom the town was named?
I am looking for a birth certificate for Josephine Perna born about 1877 and Nicholas Perna about 1866. I know Josephine was born in Alimena. I do not know where Nicholas was born. If you find her birth certificate or family records I would appreciate if you could send the information.
Thank You
Ginny
Would have same question as my grandmother’s name was Vennira Mascellino, and her mother was Rosa Cipriano. Lots of Cipriano and Mascellino in this area. But I think most of my family was from PEtralia sottana.
I did find, after several months of research on My family search — they seem to have the best records of birth and marriage. I was able to maneuver my way around the mircro film by Date>>> and YEar. I knew that my grandmother was born around 1879 so I searched all records in and around that date.
It was hard because my grandmother’s name wasn’t just Vennira – but Bellina Loretta Vienira Mascellino. So now i got what I need and have to get certified copies for dual citizenship . GOod luck — if you have any questions or wish to contact me- feel free.
Michelina D