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== Online Resources ==
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1068 Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934] ($)
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1166 Hamburg Passenger Lists, Handwritten Indexes, 1855-1934] ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/hamburg-germany-emigrants Hamburg, Germany Emigrants] ($)
== Using the Passenger Lists and Indexes  ==
== Using the Passenger Lists and Indexes  ==


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== Step 1: Select the Best Index to Use  ==
=== Step 1: Select the Best Index to Use  ===


''These films will be found on the FHL International floor.''  
''These films will be found on the FHL International floor.''  
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== Step 2: Search the Indexes  ==
=== Step 2: Search the Indexes  ===


Use the following instructions to search the index you selected in STEP 1.  
Use the following instructions to search the index you selected in STEP 1.  


=== Internet Index 1877-1914  ===
==== Internet Index 1877-1914  ====


To search this partial index for free at the Family History Library on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can also search the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the search results list.  
To search this partial index for free at the Family History Library on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can also search the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1068&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the search results list.  
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If you find a name in this Internet index you can click "View Image" to see a picture of the actual passenger list page including the home town of each emigrant, and his or her relatives on the same ship.  
If you find a name in this Internet index you can click "View Image" to see a picture of the actual passenger list page including the home town of each emigrant, and his or her relatives on the same ship.  


=== Alphabetical Passenger Lists 1850-1854  ===
==== Alphabetical Passenger Lists 1850-1854  ====


The lists themselves are alphabetical by the first letter of the surname from 1850-1854.  
The lists themselves are alphabetical by the first letter of the surname from 1850-1854.  
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'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of the alphabetical passenger lists from 1850-1854 microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252525252C%252525252B1850%25252525252D1934%252525252B%252525252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various Family History Centers, and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
'''Microfilm Access. '''For the FamilySearch Catalog listing of the alphabetical passenger lists from 1850-1854 microfilm numbers [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=140&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=43289&disp=Auswandererlisten%25252525252C%252525252B1850%25252525252D1934%252525252B%252525252B&last=239&columns=*%2C0%2C0 click here]. These microfilms can be accessed at various Family History Centers, and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.


=== Klüber Index 1&nbsp; 1856-1871  ===
==== Klüber Index 1&nbsp; 1856-1871  ====


This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
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=== Klüber Index 2&nbsp; 1850-1871  ===
==== Klüber Index 2&nbsp; 1850-1871  ====


This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
This card index on microfilm partially indexes:  
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=== Fifteen-Year Direct Index 1856-1871  ===
==== Fifteen-Year Direct Index 1856-1871  ====


Use the following table to determine the [[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the Family History Library]]. These microfilms can be accessed at the various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  
Use the following table to determine the [[Index of Changed Microfilm numbers at the Family History Library]]. These microfilms can be accessed at the various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  
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When you find a person in an index, use the information in the index to find the person in the actual passenger list. See [[Hamburg_Passenger_Lists#Step_3:_Obtain_the_Desired_Passenger_List|step 3]] to learn how to do this.
When you find a person in an index, use the information in the index to find the person in the actual passenger list. See [[Hamburg_Passenger_Lists#Step_3:_Obtain_the_Desired_Passenger_List|step 3]] to learn how to do this.


=== 1872 Direct and Indirect Index  ===
==== 1872 Direct and Indirect Index  ====


'''Internet Access.''' This index is available for free on the Internet&nbsp;from AncestryProGenealogists&nbsp;by&nbsp;[http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html?url=http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html&affiliate=joeb&merchant=cottrill clicking here].  
'''Internet Access.''' This index is available for free on the Internet&nbsp;from AncestryProGenealogists&nbsp;by&nbsp;[http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html?url=http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/hamburg/index.html&affiliate=joeb&merchant=cottrill clicking here].  
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'''Microfilm Access.''' This index is on Family History Library microfilm [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F576461 1183696 items 3 - 6]. This microfilm can be accessed at various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake city. The book call number is FHL INTL Ref book 943.515/H1 W39h 1872. Books do not circulate to Family History Centers.
'''Microfilm Access.''' This index is on Family History Library microfilm [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F576461 1183696 items 3 - 6]. This microfilm can be accessed at various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake city. The book call number is FHL INTL Ref book 943.515/H1 W39h 1872. Books do not circulate to Family History Centers.


=== Handwritten Direct Indexes 1855-1934  ===
==== Handwritten Direct Indexes 1855-1934  ====


'''Note: Indexes are not necessary for the years 1850-1854 because the records are already sorted by first letter of last name.'''  
'''Note: Indexes are not necessary for the years 1850-1854 because the records are already sorted by first letter of last name.'''  
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For a Wiki list of terminology used in the Hamburg Passenger List [[Hamburg Passenger List Terminology|click here]].
For a Wiki list of terminology used in the Hamburg Passenger List [[Hamburg Passenger List Terminology|click here]].


=== Handwritten Indirect Indexes 1855-1910  ===
==== Handwritten Indirect Indexes 1855-1910  ====


'''Internet Access. '''At the Family History Library to search for the free images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  
'''Internet Access. '''At the Family History Library to search for the free images of this complete but hard-to-read index on Ancestry.com [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here].&nbsp;&nbsp; You can see a list of images and years covered for the same index on a home computer if you [http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1166&path=1855-1910+(Indirekt) click here], but you will be asked to subscribe to see the actual index images.  
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'''Instructions. '''The Indirect and the Direct Handwritten indexes are similar. For more detailed instructions explaining how to use these '''''Indirect''''' indexes see the [[Hamburg Passenger Lists#Handwritten_Direct_Indexes_1855-1934|Handwritten '''''Direct''''' Indexes instructions]].
'''Instructions. '''The Indirect and the Direct Handwritten indexes are similar. For more detailed instructions explaining how to use these '''''Indirect''''' indexes see the [[Hamburg Passenger Lists#Handwritten_Direct_Indexes_1855-1934|Handwritten '''''Direct''''' Indexes instructions]].


=== Cannot Find Your Ancestor in the Indexes?  ===
==== Cannot Find Your Ancestor in the Indexes?  ====


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== Step 3: Obtain the Desired Passenger List  ==
=== Step 3: Obtain the Desired Passenger List  ===


Once you have found your ancestor in an index, you will want to get the actual passenger list on which that person appears.  
Once you have found your ancestor in an index, you will want to get the actual passenger list on which that person appears.  
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These microfilms can be accessed at various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
These microfilms can be accessed at various [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]] and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.


== Step 4: Search the Passenger List  ==
=== Step 4: Search the Passenger List  ===


[[Image:{{Hamburg2005}}]]In the passenger list, turn to the page number you found in the index. On some passenger lists a numbered page is followed by one or more unnumbered pages. If your ancestor's name does not appear on the numbered page, search the unnumbered page(s) immediately following it.  
[[Image:{{Hamburg2005}}]]In the passenger list, turn to the page number you found in the index. On some passenger lists a numbered page is followed by one or more unnumbered pages. If your ancestor's name does not appear on the numbered page, search the unnumbered page(s) immediately following it.  
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