Immigration
Immigration
What a Foreign-Born Population Map Tells Us about America Premium
We often call America a melting pot, and historical data backs that nickname up. This foreign-born population map shows the diversity in 19th-century America—and lays the groundwork for America today.
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Ellis Island Premium
If you've always wanted to walk in your ancestor's footsteps, pack your bags and head to Ellis Island. Here's everything you need to plan your trip to the Isle of Hope.
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14 Websites for Finding Immigration Records Premium
Online resources for researching immigration records are abundant. Start your searches for ships’ passenger lists and other documents at these websites.
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Ethnographic Maps Example: Manhattan Nationalities
See the ethnic makeup of your ancestor's community with ethnographic maps, like this one of Manhattan in 1890.
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Researching European Emigration: How and Why Your Ancestors Left Premium
When and where your European ancestors arrived in North America is only half the story. Now it's time to learn why and how they left.
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5 Sources to Research for Naturalization Clues Premium
Discover if your immigrant ancestor naturalized by looking in these records.
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17 Types of US Records to Check for Immigrant Ancestors
These 17 sources will take you from arrivals to alien registers, from foreign-language newspapers published in US cities to federal military documents.
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5 Sources for German Emigration Records on Ancestry.com Premium
If you research your German immigrant ancestors by these numbers, you'll find that it adds up to enriched German genealogy.
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How to Find and Use Naturalization Records Premium
Track your immigrant ancestors who became US citizens. This guide shows how to find naturalization records online and offline—and what details they hold.
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How to Read Passenger Arrival Lists Premium
Searching for immigrant ancestors? This article offers tips on tracking down passenger lists to find when and where our relatives immigrated to the US.
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