Category: Immigration

A Timeline of US Immigration Law for Genealogists

US immigration law has changed considerably over the centuries. This recap shares what (if any) legal restrictions your immigrant ancestors faced when coming to the United States.

16 Records for Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown Premium

These sources will help you pinpoint an immigrant ancestor’s Old World town or village of origin.

Ancestor Immigration Worksheet Free Download

Track and organize known information about your immigrant ancestor with this handy worksheet.

3 Essential Immigration Records for Starting Your Research

Embark on the journey to your immigrant ancestors with these three kinds of records: passenger lists, naturalization records, and alien registrations.

Genealogy Q&A: Ellis Island and Castle Garden

Have you reached a brick wall with your Ellis Island or Castle Garden immigrant ancestors? Our experts answer some of your toughest questions.

Genealogy Q&A: Other Ports of Entry for Immigrants

Did your immigrant ancestor arrive through another port of entry into the US, instead of Ellis Island? Our experts share answers on how to find them.

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Genealogy Q&A: Immigration and Naturalization

Stuck researching your immigrant ancestors and naturalization records? Our genealogy experts have answer some of your toughest questions.

Genealogy Q&A: Passenger and Ship Lists

Our immigration records expert gives answers to some of your toughest passenger list questions.

Ellis Island Records: Search Guide to EllisIsland.org and More Premium

Learn search tips on EllisIsland.org, and how you can find your ancestors on other Ellis Island records websites.

Passenger List 1917-1942 Form Free Download

Record your ancestor's passenger information on this Passenger List 1917-1942 form, corresponding to the year he or she immigrated to America.