The actual territories of Ferrada di Moconesi and vicinities were the property of the family Fieschi of Lavagna, before they became property of the Republic of Genoa in 1147. Moconesi was later included in the Captainship of Rapallo and within the French administration during Napoleon Bonaparte occupation of Northern Italy.
Before becoming part of the Republic of Genoa in 1147, the territories of Ferrada di Moconesi and its surroundings were owned by the Fieschi family of Lavagna.  After that, Moconesi was included within the Captainship of Rapallo and under French control during Napoleon's rule over Northern Italy.