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Immigration

There are many sources for learning about your ancestors arrival in the United States: passenger lists, citizenship and naturalization records, border crossings, passports, and census records.

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The following lists a few sources for passenger arrival Lists.

Introduction to Immigration Research, Kate McCarthy, Workshop, Oct 2023

To View Her Presentation, Click Here

National Archives at New York City, Passenger Arrival Lists

To Visit the Website, Click Here

Ellis Island Foundation, Passenger Search: Connect With Your Heritage

https://www.statueofliberty.org/discover/passenger-ship-search/

Ellis Island: Facts and Fiction, Valerie Jordan, General Meeting, 20 Oct 2023

For Her Handout, Which Has References, Click Here

Library of Congress, Immigrant Arrivals: A Guide to Published Sources

https://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/bib_guid/immigrant/internet.html

Genealogy Websites for Finding Immigration Passenger Lists, Familytree

https://familytreemagazine.com/records/immigration/find-passenger-lists-online/

Constance Knox, How to Research Passenger Lists for Genealogy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqk08S7SajU

Ancestry: Passenger Lists on Immigration and Travel

https://www.ancestry.com/search/categories/img_passlists/

Crista Cowan, How do I trace my immigrant ancestors (ancestry.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Vdg5yJHLQ

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