Now What: Airplane Immigration Records Premium
Do records exist for immigrants who came on planes? Expert answers for your genealogical questions.
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Angel Island Research Books and Websites
Use these resources to learn about ancestors who came through Angel Island.
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Researching an Angel Island Ancestor Premium
Known as the "Ellis Island of the West," your ancestor may have come through Angel Island. Learn five steps for finding out.
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10 Steps for Finding Immigrant Ancestors from Europe Premium
If your ancestors were from "across the pond," you'll love these tips for finding genealogy records of European immigrants and their hometowns.
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13 Old Proverbs to Help Overcome Immigration Research Brick Walls Premium
Hit a brick wall in your search for immigrant and overseas ancestors? Don’t throw in the proverbial towel—look to these 13 ancestral adages for valuable genealogical advice.
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Case Studies: Using Online Records to Find Immigrant Ancestors Premium
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Finding Ancestors’ Border-Crossing Records in North America
Entry laws tightened today for those crossing the US/Canadian or the US/Mexican border on land—now you must have a passport or an acceptable equivalent to get across. It’s a bit more of a hassle, but at least future genealogists will have records. Plenty of our ancestors immigrated, then up and...
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Picturing Your Ancestors’ Ships Premium
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
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Ship List Abbreviations Premium
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
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Passenger Arrival Lists Premium
Pre-1820 The federal government didn't begin keeping a record of immigrant passenger arrivals until 1820, but many pre-1820 passenger lists created by state or local authorities have been published in a multitude of works. P. William Filby and his co-editors provide indexes to some of the passenger arrival information available...
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