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|title=Michigan, Wayne, Detroit, Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1956
|title=Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954
|location= Detroit (Wayne)
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| LOC_02 = Wayne  
| LOC_02 = Wayne County
| LOC_03 = Detroit
| LOC_03 = Detroit
| record_type = Card Manifest of Arrivals
| record_type = Card Manifest of Arrivals
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| start_year = 1906
| start_year = 1906
| end_year = 1954
| end_year = 1954
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| micro_pub_title =[https://www.archives.gov/files/research/microfilm/m1478.pdf Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Entries through the Port of Detroit, MI, 1905-1954]  
| micro_pub_title =[https://www.archives.gov/files/research/microfilm/m1478.pdf Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Entries through the Port of Detroit, MI, 1905-1954]  
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This is an alphabetical card file manifest of individuals entering the United States through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954. Includes a few records of persons entering at Port Huron, Sault St. Marie, and other Michigan ports. Corresponds to NARA Publication M1478: Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering Through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954  
This is an alphabetical card file manifest of individuals entering the United States through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954. Includes a few records of persons entering at Port Huron, Sault St. Marie, and other Michigan ports. Corresponds to NARA Publication M1478: Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering Through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954  


Passenger arrival lists known as customs manifests date back to 1820. Congressional action in 1891 resulted in federal immigration officials recording the immigrants’ arrival.
Passenger arrival lists known as customs manifests date back to 1820. Congressional action in 1891 resulted in federal immigration officials recording the immigrants’ arrival. 


=== To Browse This Collection ===
===To Browse This Collection===


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
'''Manifest'''
The index cards may contain all or part of the following information:  
The index cards may contain all or part of the following information:  
*Name of passenger, including maiden name of women  
*Name of passenger, including maiden name of women  
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*Who paid for passage  
*Who paid for passage  
*Purpose of visit
*Purpose of visit
== Collection Content ==
== Collection Content ==
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit (11-0300) (11-0961) Front DGS 4857440_72.jpg|1949 Index Card, front
Image:Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit (11-0300) (11-0961) Front DGS 4857440_72.jpg|Index Card, Front
Image:Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit (11-0300) (11-0961) Back DGS 4857440_72.jpg|1949 Index Card, back</gallery>
Image:Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit (11-0300) (11-0961) Back DGS 4857440_72.jpg|Index Card, back</gallery>  
 
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==


=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?  ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?  ===
*Add any new information to your records
Use passenger lists to:  
Use passenger lists to:  
*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin  
*Learn an immigrant’s place of origin  
*Confirm their date of arrival  
*Confirm their date of arrival  
 
*Learn foreign and “Americanized” names
*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests
*Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests
*Continue to search the passenger lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who may have immigrated at the same time
*Continue to search the passenger lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who may have immigrated at the same time
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*Search the indexes of other port cities
*Search the indexes of other port cities


=== Research Helps ===
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Michigan, United States Genealogy|Michigan]].
* [[Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Michigan|Michigan Guided Research]]
* [[Michigan Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step Michigan Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]


== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.  
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.


=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
== Citing This Collection ==
*{{FSC|484198|item|disp=Card manifests (alphabetical) of individuals entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954 : NARA publication M1478}}
*{{FSC|1202391|item|disp=Passenger and alien crew lists of vessels arriving at the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1946-1957. : NARA publication M1479}}
*{{FSC|3160697|item|disp=Michigan, manifests of alien arrivals at Algonac, Marine City, Roberts landing, Saint Clair and Sault Sainte Marie, 1903-1955 NARA publication A3429}}
*{{FSC|2822775|item|disp=Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron and immigration records : manifests of alien arrivals, 1902-1954 NARA publication A3441}}


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*{{RecordSearch|2110745|Michigan, Eastern District, Naturalization Index, 1907-1995}}
*{{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}}


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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This is an alphabetical card file manifest of individuals entering the United States through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954. Includes a few records of persons entering at Port Huron, Sault St. Marie, and other Michigan ports. Corresponds to NARA Publication M1478: Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering Through the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954

Passenger arrival lists known as customs manifests date back to 1820. Congressional action in 1891 resulted in federal immigration officials recording the immigrants’ arrival. 

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The index cards may contain all or part of the following information:

  • Name of passenger, including maiden name of women
  • Port and date of departure
  • Port and date of entry
  • Name of ship
  • Country of citizenship
  • Names of persons accompanying passenger
  • Age, gender, marital status and occupation of passenger
  • Date and place of birth of passenger
  • Address of last permanent residence
  • Name and address of friend or relative at last address
  • Final destination
  • Name and address of friend or relative in U.S.
  • Physical description and distinguishing marks
  • Who paid for passage
  • Purpose of visit

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, Michigan
  • Index Card, Front

    Index Card, Front

  • Index Card, back

    Index Card, back

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The full name of your ancestor
  • The approximate date of immigration

If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
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View the Images[edit | edit source]

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Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

Use passenger lists to:

  • Learn an immigrant’s place of origin
  • Confirm their date of arrival
  • Learn foreign and “Americanized” names
  • Find records in his or her country of origin such as emigrations, port records, or ship’s manifests
  • Continue to search the passenger lists to identify siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same or other generations who may have immigrated at the same time

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Check for variant spellings of the name
  • Look for other indexes. Records are often indexed by local historical and genealogical societies
  • Search the passenger lists year by year
  • Search the indexes of other port cities

Known Issues with This Collection[edit | edit source]

For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to support@familysearch.org. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation

"Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954." Database and images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA microfilm publication M1478. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

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