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Since so few British immigration sources exist, you may need to '''search the emigration records of the country your ancestor moved from''' to Scotland. Usually, it is easier to find information about your immigrant ancestor in '''the country he or she immigrated to'''. You may find the emigrant’s name, place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | Since so few British immigration sources exist, you may need to '''search the emigration records of the country your ancestor moved from''' to Scotland. Usually, it is easier to find information about your immigrant ancestor in '''the country he or she immigrated to'''. You may find the emigrant’s name, place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | ||
Naturalization records in the destination country may be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. Search this Wiki for "Naturalization and Citizenship" and the name of the destination country. | '''Naturalization records''' in the destination country may be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. Search this Wiki for "Naturalization and Citizenship" and the name of the destination country. | ||
The FamilySearch Catalog lists most of its immigration records in the Locality Search under: | The FamilySearch Catalog lists most of its immigration records in the Locality Search under: | ||