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*The ''Indirect Passenger List'' (1850 to 1910) shows those who left Hamburg, went to another port, and then on to their destination. After 1910 the indirect list is included with the Direct Passenger List<br> | *The ''Indirect Passenger List'' (1850 to 1910) shows those who left Hamburg, went to another port, and then on to their destination. After 1910 the indirect list is included with the Direct Passenger List<br> | ||
== Step 2. Check surname books and name indexes == | == Step 2. Check surname books and name indexes == | ||
**If the ancestor's surname is uncommon, it may be possible to find it listed in a German surname book. These books identify the earliest date, place, and person by that surname. The following are German surname books: | |||
** If the ancestor's surname is uncommon, it may be possible to find it listed in a German surname book. These books identify the earliest date, place, and person by that surname. The following are German surname books: | ***Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. ''''''Deutsche Sippennamen''''' | ||
*** Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. ''''''Deutsche Sippennamen''''' | ***Familiengeschichtliche Quellen.' | ||
***''''''Quellenschau für Familienforscher''''' | |||
*** Familiengeschichtliche Quellen.' | |||
*** ''''''Quellenschau für Familienforscher''''' | |||
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