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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This article describes land border entries, passenger lists,certificates of identify and alien certificates issued of aliens and citizens crossing into the United States from Canada via various ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border between 1894-1954. This collection corresponds with five NARA collections which are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service: | This article describes land border entries, passenger lists,certificates of identify and alien certificates issued of aliens and citizens crossing into the United States from Canada via various ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border between 1894-1954. This collection corresponds with five NARA collections which are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service: | ||
* | * Land Border Entries and Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia,Canada, January 1894-February 1905, A3445, 7 rolls | ||
* | * Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at St. John, New Brunswick, ca. 1917-ca. 1942, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canadian Border, A3450, 7 rolls | ||
* | * Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1922-1954, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canadian Border, A3451, 11 rolls | ||
* | * Certificates of Identify Issued to U.S. Citizens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg,Manitoba, Who Entered the United States at Noyes,Minnesota, and Pembina and Walhalla, North Dakota, A3478, 2 rolls | ||
* | * Alien Certificates Issued to Aliens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1922-1929, Prior to Admisssion at the U.S. Canada Border, A3480, 4 rolls | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
'''Border Crossing''' | |||
*Name | *Name | ||
*Age | *Age | ||
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*Departure contact | *Departure contact | ||
*Arrival contact | *Arrival contact | ||
== Collection | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know: | |||
*The name of your ancestor | *The name of your ancestor | ||
*The residence of your ancestor | *The residence of your ancestor | ||
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*The estimated immigration year | *The estimated immigration year | ||
*The names of other family members | *The names of other family members | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | ||
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Keep in mind: | Keep in mind: | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | ||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned | ||
=== 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? === | ||
*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 alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Search the records of port cities along the border | *Search the records of port cities along the border | ||
*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 that may be your ancestor | *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 that may be your ancestor | ||
== | === Record Finder === | ||
Consult the [[United States Record Finder]] to search other records. | |||
=== | ==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. | |||
;Collection Citation:"United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954." Database. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : 5 September 2018. Citing NARA microfilm publications A3445, A3450, A3451, A3478, and A3480. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. | |||
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| Record Type | Land Border Entries and Passenger Lists |
| Record Group | RG 85: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) |
| Collection years | 1894-1954 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This article describes land border entries, passenger lists,certificates of identify and alien certificates issued of aliens and citizens crossing into the United States from Canada via various ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border between 1894-1954. This collection corresponds with five NARA collections which are part of Record Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service:
- Land Border Entries and Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia,Canada, January 1894-February 1905, A3445, 7 rolls
- Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at St. John, New Brunswick, ca. 1917-ca. 1942, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canadian Border, A3450, 7 rolls
- Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1922-1954, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canadian Border, A3451, 11 rolls
- Certificates of Identify Issued to U.S. Citizens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg,Manitoba, Who Entered the United States at Noyes,Minnesota, and Pembina and Walhalla, North Dakota, A3478, 2 rolls
- Alien Certificates Issued to Aliens Pre-Examined at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1922-1929, Prior to Admisssion at the U.S. Canada Border, A3480, 4 rolls
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Border Crossing
- Name
- Age
- Date of birth
- Birth country
- Gender
- Race or ethnicity
- Ship name
- Departure contact
- Arrival contact
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The residence of your ancestor
- The age of your ancestor
- The estimated immigration year
- The names of other family members
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
Keep in mind:
- There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
- Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned
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 alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
- Search the records of port cities along the border
- 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 that may be your ancestor
Record Finder[edit | edit source]
Consult the United States Record Finder to search other records.
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 Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 5 September 2018. Citing NARA microfilm publications A3445, A3450, A3451, A3478, and A3480. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
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