We have no idea what part of Naples he is from. He is the only person in our family that we even have a name for that was not US born. Do I have any other ways to go? We have searched all areas for scraps of paper, etc, the best we found is that he is from Naples.


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Antenati and Family Search for Naples only go to 1865. As luigirusso007 said you could try requesting the 1877 birth record from the Chiaia district since you MUST know the district to request records from Naples. Naples is not the best at responding to requests.



I know I have requested this ...

There are Avellino records on line at http://dl.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/en. You might find it helpful to read some of the posts about searching these records on my website.


Italysearcher, I tried sending you a PM but it is not appearing in the Sent box. How much would you charge for ...

Mod, can you please approve my post? I submitted yesterday morning and there are a slew of new posts but mine has not been approved. If I have violated a rule, please let me know so I may correct it. I could really use some help in my search.

In your research, did you uncover any people with the surname Tofano? I only ask because my Great Great Grandfather Enrico Tofano had a man named Attilio Capuozzo sign as a witness on his Petition for Naturalization.

Hello all, I hope you can help me.

I have been fervently searching for my GGGF’s birth certificate to no avail. I have located all of his documents in America, including when he came over with his wife Genoeffa di Maria in 1898. His name was Enrico Tofano, born January 3, 1877.

He listed his ...