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The population in the German states was steadily increasing in the 19th century. Consequently, more workers were present than employment opportunities. This was especially true for bigger cities. Hildesheim was one of the cities in Hannover from which emigration occurred. The magistrate of the city issued permissions to emigrate. The officials were advised especially to regulate petitions from young men who were eligible for military service. Male inhabitants between the ages of 20 and 27 were allowed to leave the country with only special permission. They had to be unfit for military service or had to stand bail. Releasing young men from military service needed the permission of the Landdrosteiamt (military administration). | The population in the German states was steadily increasing in the 19th century. Consequently, more workers were present than employment opportunities. This was especially true for bigger cities. Hildesheim was one of the cities in Hannover from which emigration occurred. The magistrate of the city issued permissions to emigrate. The officials were advised especially to regulate petitions from young men who were eligible for military service. Male inhabitants between the ages of 20 and 27 were allowed to leave the country with only special permission. They had to be unfit for military service or had to stand bail. Releasing young men from military service needed the permission of the Landdrosteiamt (military administration). | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library houses films capturing petitions and lists of emigrants from Hildesheim to North America. These documents range from 1825 to 1913 (year 1850 is missing) and contain valuable information, such as names, birth dates, emigration destination, date of emigration etc. | ||
Films are available through the FamilySearch Center system and can be ordered. Film numbers are International 2063759 and 2063760. | Films are available through the FamilySearch Center system and can be ordered. Film numbers are International 2063759 and 2063760. | ||
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