Immigration
Immigration
Using Family Stories to Identify Ancestral Hometowns: A Case Study
A genealogist shares his success story for how interviewing relatives led to the name of his Swedish family's hometown.
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Castle Garden Immigration: A Genealogist’s Guide Premium
Before Ellis Island, Castle Garden was the primary gateway for millions of immigrants arriving in New York between 1855 and 1890. Learn about its history, significance and how to find records of ancestors who passed through this early immigration station.
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A Timeline of US Immigration Law for Genealogists Premium
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.
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16 Records for Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown
These sources will help you pinpoint an immigrant ancestor’s Old World town or village of origin.
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Ancestor Immigration Worksheet Free Download
Track and organize known information about your immigrant ancestor with this handy worksheet.
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3 Essential Immigration Records for Starting Your Research Premium
Embark on the journey to your immigrant ancestors with these three kinds of records: passenger lists, naturalization records, and alien registrations.
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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.
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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.
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Genealogy Q&A: Passenger and Ship Lists
Our immigration records expert gives answers to some of your toughest passenger list questions.
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