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**and immigrant's state of health. | **and immigrant's state of health. | ||
*In 1906, the '''physical description and place of birth''' were included, and a year later, the'''name and address of the passenger’s closest living relative in the country of origin''' was included. | *In 1906, the '''physical description and place of birth''' were included, and a year later, the '''name and address of the passenger’s closest living relative in the country of origin''' was included. | ||
===How do I access them?=== | ===How do I access them?=== | ||
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===Search strategies=== | ===Search strategies=== | ||
*You will usually find several possible entries for '''immigrants with similar names and ages'''. Learn everything you can so you can | *You will usually find several possible entries for '''immigrants with similar names and ages'''. Learn everything you can so you can distinguish your ancestor from others of the same name. Knowing your ancestor’s full name, approximate date of arrival in the United States, approximate age on arrival to the United States, the likely port of arrival, the name of their spouse, their religion, and their occupation will all help in identifying your ancestor in passenger lists. | ||
*Many immigrants traveled in groups or settled among friends and relatives from their native land. Knowing the names of some '''relatives, neighbors and friends''' of your ancestor will help identify him on a passenger list. | *Many immigrants traveled in groups or settled among friends and relatives from their native land. Knowing the names of some '''relatives, neighbors and friends''' of your ancestor will help identify him on a passenger list. | ||