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===Passenger Arrival Lists=== | ===Passenger Arrival Lists=== | ||
Passenger lists, especially in the 20th century, may list birth place, last residence in mother country, and name and residence of a close relative in the mother country. Study the records of fellow passengers, as | Passenger lists, especially in the 20th century, may list birth place, last residence in mother country, and name and residence of a close relative in the mother country. Study the records of fellow passengers, as relatives and neighbors frequently traveled together. [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records|'''United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records''']] | ||
is a comprehensive list of passenger arrival databases that you can search | is a comprehensive list of passenger arrival databases that you can search online. There are many similar databases. The following search strategy will make your search more efficient. | ||
====Suggested Search Strategy==== | ====Suggested Search Strategy==== | ||
# Check the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Partner Sites Indexing Multiple Databases|'''partner website indexes,''']] as these cover many, many databases at once. The FamilySearch Historical Records databases is free to search with a free registered account. The other websites are subscription-based but can be searched for free at a [[Family History Center|'''Family History Center''']] near you. Try to search each partner site because their search engines can often bring up slightly different results. | # Check the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Partner Sites Indexing Multiple Databases|'''partner website indexes,''']] as these cover many, many databases at once. The FamilySearch Historical Records databases is free to search with a free registered account. The other websites are subscription-based but can be searched for free at a [[Family History Center|'''Family History Center''']] near you. Try to search each partner site because their search engines can often bring up slightly different results. | ||