Researching European Emigration: How and Why Your Ancestors Left

Researching European Emigration: How and Why Your Ancestors Left

Illustration of early 20th-century immigrants arriving at a shore, with several individuals extending hands in welcome, a steamship in the background, and newcomers carrying bundles and luggage.

Illustration of early 20th-century immigrants arriving at a shore, with several individuals extending hands in welcome, a steamship in the background, and newcomers carrying bundles and luggage.

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.