Looking for info on Iannibelli surname

[jimeeye]

Hello All,

I am trying to research information about my grandfather (paternal). From what I know he was born in Potenza, some time around 1890. Name was Michele Iannibelli. Came to US via Ellis Island around 1900. Would like to trace back family tree.

Thanks

jimeeye

[vj]

Hi jimeeye and welcome to the forum!
Do you have any of your family's US records yet?
If you’re looking for original Italian records,
You’ll need your grandfather’s town of birth.
Do these two records look like they could
belong to him?
Thanks!
Valarie

Name: Michele Iannibelli
Birth: 2 Oct 1887 - Italy, Spinoso
(probably Spinoso, province Potenza, region Basilicata)

1942 WWII Draft Registration Card
1942 page 2

1917 WWI Draft Registration Card

[vj]

Note: Military & Census records are from ancestry.com

possible 1930 census

Home in 1930:
505 118th Street, rents
Manhattan, New York, New York

Michael Iannibelli 42
- married age 22 (abt 1909)
- immig 1905 Na
- laborer, Gas Co
Madeline Iannibelli 39
- immig 1906 Na
Children all born in NY
Carmela Iannibelli 18
Vincent Iannibelli 16
Rose Iannibelli 15
Philip Iannibelli 13
Lucy Iannibelli 11
Antionette Iannibelli 10
Aida Iannibelli 7
Anna Iannibelli 2
John Iannibelli

[vj]

And using the Ellis Island One Step Gold Form
by Dr Steve Morse

possible 1905 manifest
Line 12
Michele Tannibbelli 17, single
- last residence Spinoso
- destination NY
- joining Rocco Messina on Thompson St

Note: states Michele was single, could your
grandparents have been married in NY?

[Biff83]

Following Social Security Info from Family History Center:

Madeleine IANNIBELLI
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1891
Death Date: Nov 1976
Social Security Number: xxx-xx-xxxx
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 10461
Localities: Bronx, Bronx, New York
Morris Park, Bronx, New York
Pilgrim, Bronx, New York
Westchester, Bronx, New York

Philip IANNIBELLI
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1916
Death Date: Mar 1986
Social Security Number: xxx-xx-xxxx
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 10461
Localities: Bronx, Bronx, New York
Morris Park, Bronx, New York
Pilgrim, Bronx, New York
Westchester, Bronx, New York

Vincent IANNIBELLI
Birth Date: 14 May 1913
Death Date: Nov 1982
Social Security Number: xxx-xx-xxxx
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 10461
Localities: Bronx, Bronx, New York
Morris Park, Bronx, New York
Pilgrim, Bronx, New York
Westchester, Bronx, New York

Biff

[vj]

possible 1920 census

Home in 1920:
515-517 East 117th Street rents
Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York, New York
Mike Yauabella 33
- immig 1905 Al
Madeline Yauabella 29
- immig 1907 Al
Camella Yauabella 8 3/12
Vaicenzia Yauabella 6 8/12
Rossie Yauabella 4 11/12
Philip Yauabella 3 5/12
Luggie Yauabella 1 2/12

[vj]

interesting 1910 census
(12 lines up from the bottom)

Home in 1910:
Thompson Street
Manhattan Ward 8, New York, New York
Michele Gannobelli 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1888 IT
Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
Year of Immigration: 1905

Note living with sister & her husband?

[jimeeye]

Hi jimeeye and welcome to the forum!
Do you have any of your family's US records yet?
If you’re looking for original Italian records,
You’ll need your grandfather’s town of birth.
Do these two records look like they could
belong to him?
Thanks!
Valarie

Name: Michele Iannibelli
Birth: 2 Oct 1887 - Italy, Spinoso
(probably Spinoso, province Potenza, region Basilicata)

1942 WWII Draft Registration Card
1942 page 2

1917 WWI Draft Registration Card

Valarie,
YES that is my Grandfather. Where do I go from here to get records from Italy and trace back ?

Thanks !!

[vj]

jimeeye
That’s great news!
Since you have your grandfather’s birth date and town
of birth, researching his records in Italy are possible!
You may find more than one Michele Iannibelli
though.
Check out Italian naming patterns
The civil registration records are available for you to order
from your local Family History Library. Check this link for
The address near you:
FamilySearch Home page
Films available:
Topic Italy, Potenza, Spinoso - Civil registration
Titles Registri dello stato civile di Spinoso (Potenza), 1809-1929
Spinoso (Potenza). Ufficio dello stato civile
These records will be in Italian, but with practice you’ll be
able to work thru them.
Very helpful Italy Research Outline from FamilySearch.
You may want to locate a few more Vital Records from NY while you’re
waiting for your films to arrive. The US records may have Michele’s
parents names on them (especially his marriage record if he
was married here)
Please let us know how you do & if you need help!
Valarie

[vj]

These may help locate New York City records:
Dr Steve Morse One Step Search Pages for New York

- NY Naturalization

- NYC Birth Records 1891-1902
requires ancestry.com subscription

- NYC Groom Index 1864-1936

- NYC Bride Index ????-1937

- NYC Death Records 1891-1948

Ordering NYC Vital Records
- New York City Archives

[Biff83]

jimeeye,

Here are a couple of links to websites with information/pictures of Spinoso. Both are in Italian.

Official website of the town of Spinoso

Site with many photos of the town, families, churches, etc.

Biff

[vj]

This record matches the 1920 census address.

New York County Supreme Court Naturalization Petition Index,
1907-24

Name: Michele (Michael) Iannibelli
Address: 515 E. 117 St.
Date: 14 Nov 1919
Volume #: 365
Page #: 30

[vj]

Other records that may connect to grandfather Michele in your research:

Possible sister Antonia joining brother & sister Michele and Maddalena
1905 manifest
detained page

Possible sister Maddalena
From:
New York City Bride and Groom Indexes in One Step
Iannabella Maddalena Jan 28 1904 2875 Manhattan
Messina Rocco Jan 28 1904 Manhattan 2875
Note: Rocco Messina was on Michele’s manifest as
the person he was joining

[jimeeye]

Madalena was my Grandmother Maiden name Milio but I thought that they had married in US. I'm not sure if they came over together or met in NY.

[vj]

Maddalena Milio/Mileo (grandmother)

Possible marriage record:
Jannille Michele Oct 20 1910 Manhattan 22949
Mileia Madelina Oct 20 1910 22949 Manhattan

possible 1906 manifest
detained page
- step-brother Gppe Lotesto
- headed to 72-74 Thompson Street
Note: Joseph Lotesto is on the same 1910 census page as Michele
Iannibelli (above), both worked with flowers