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| title = United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874
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| FS_URL_03 = [[Rhode Island Emigration and Immigration|Rhode Island  Emigration and Immigration]]  
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| FS_URL_04 = [[Virginia Emigration and Immigration|Virginia Emigration and Immigration]]  
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| FS_URL_07 = [[Maine Emigration and Immigration|Maine Emmigration and Immigration]]  
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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index.  
This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index.  


States and portscovered by this collection include:  
States and portscovered by this collection include:  
*Alabama:Mobile  
*Alabama:Mobile  
*Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook  
*Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook  
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*Georgia:Darien,Savannah  
*Georgia:Darien,Savannah  
*Louisiana:New Orleans  
*Louisiana:New Orleans  
*Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy, Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth  
*Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy,Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth  
*Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem   
*Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem   
*Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace  
*Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace  
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*Texas:Galveston  
*Texas:Galveston  
*Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond
*Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond
Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors.  
Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors.  


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===To Browse This Collection===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}


=== To Browse This Collection ===
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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:
 
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'''You will need to view the image to see all of the fields.'''
*'''Information found passenger list index card:''' 
*Passenger's name [Given and Family Name]  
*Passenger's name [Given and Family Name]  
*Accompanied by  
*Accompanied by  
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*Name of Vessel  
*Name of Vessel  
*Date of arrival
*Date of arrival
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== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Image ===
=== Sample Image ===
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Image:Index to passenger lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports 004882056 05185.jpg|1853 Passenger List Index
Image:Index to passenger lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports 004882056 05185.jpg|Passenger List Index
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=== Inventory ===
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports - Inventory]]


== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of your immigrant ancestor
*The name of your immigrant ancestor
*The approximate age of your ancestor
*The approximate age of your ancestor
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*The port of arrival
*The port of arrival
*The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor
*The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link
{{Search Collection Link
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}}
}}
=== View the Images ===
=== View the Images ===  
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View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1921756|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
| browse_1 = Surname Range
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| browse_2 =
 
| browse_3 = 
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1921756 United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
| browse_4 = 
 
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at {{FSC|1921756|item|disp=United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874}}. 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? ===  
=== 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
 
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
*Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston
*Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number
=== Research Helps ===
*Consult the [[United States Record Finder]] to  find other records
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records]]
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]


== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
==Known Issues==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*''American passenger arrival records: a guide to the records of immigrants arriving at American ports by sail and steam'', Michael Tepper. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1993 {{FSC|471679|item|disp=FS Library book 973 W27am 1993}}
*''They came in ships: a guide to finding your immigrant ancestor's arrival record'', 3rd ed., John Philip Colletta. Orem, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2002 {{FSC|1057560|item|disp=FS Library book 973 W27c 2002}}
*''Ships of our ancestors'', Michael J. Anuta. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1993, 2006 {{FSC|650610|item|disp=FS Library book 973 U3an 1993}}
*{{FSC|67478|item|disp=Supplemental index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Atlantic & Gulf Coast ports (excluding New York) 1820-1874 : NARA publication M334}}
*{{FSC|66154|item|disp=Copies of lists of passengers arriving at miscellaneous ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and at ports on the Great Lakes, 1820-1873 : NARA RG36 M575}}
*{{FSC|341257|item|disp=Index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at ports in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, 1890-1924 : NARA RG85 publication T517}}


=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports (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.


=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
==Citing This Collection==
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.
 
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index.

States and portscovered by this collection include:

  • Alabama:Mobile
  • Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook
  • Delaware:Wilmongton
  • District of Columbia:Georgetown
  • Florida:Key West,St. Augustine,St. Johns
  • Georgia:Darien,Savannah
  • Louisiana:New Orleans
  • Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy,Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth
  • Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem
  • Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace
  • North Carolina:Beaufort,Edenton,New Bern,
  • New Hampshire:Portsmouth
  • New Jersey:Bridgetown,Cape May,Little Egg Harbor,Newark,Perth Amboy
  • New York:Oswegatchie,Rochester,Sag Harbor
  • Ohio:Sandusky
  • Pennsylvania:Philadelphia
  • Rhode Island:Bristol,Warren,Newport,Providence
  • South Carolina:Charleston,Port Royal
  • Texas:Galveston
  • Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond

Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors.

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874.

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

You will need to view the image to see all of the fields.

  • Information found passenger list index card:
  • Passenger's name [Given and Family Name]
  • Accompanied by
  • Age in years and months
  • Occupation
  • Country of origin [Nationality]
  • Last Permanent Residence [Town,Country,etc.]
  • Destination
  • Port of Entry
  • Name of Vessel
  • Date of arrival

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • Passenger List Index

    Passenger List Index

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

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your immigrant ancestor
  • The approximate age of your ancestor
  • The date of arrival
  • The port of arrival
  • The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor

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
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select Surname Range to view the images.

Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874. 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]

  • Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur

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

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
  • Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston
  • Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number
  • Consult the United States Record Finder to find other records

Known Issues[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

"United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874." Database and Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Citing NARA microfilm publication M334. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.

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