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Tracing Immigrants Arrival Search Tactics (view source)
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[[Image:Immigrants Behold the Statue of Liberty.jpg|right|300x260px | [[Image:Immigrants Behold the Statue of Liberty.jpg|right|300x260px|New York - Welcome to the land of freedom!]]Immigrants were usually mentioned in several different records in their new country. However, it is hard to predict which, if any, of those records will name the immigrant's home town. | ||
The following search tactics can help you systematically search country-of-arrival records. Search these records thoroughly because it is hard to know which record has useful information. Keep careful notes of everything you learn; they may lead to more information. Whenever you learn new information, reconsider which tactic to apply next. | The following search tactics can help you systematically search country-of-arrival records. Search these records thoroughly because it is hard to know which record has useful information. Keep careful notes of everything you learn; they may lead to more information. Whenever you learn new information, reconsider which tactic to apply next. | ||
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