Vermont Emigration and Immigration: Difference between revisions

1920-1939 Germany, Bremen Emigration Lists, 1920-1939 at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
Germans Immigrating to the United States at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
Italians Immigrating to the United States at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
Russians Immigrating to the United States at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont

Background[edit | edit source]

Colonial settlers of Vermont generally came from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
During the early years of statehood until about 1808, settlers continued to come to Vermont from southern New England, but by the 1830s many Vermonters had left for developing cities in the south or for new farmlands to the west in the United States or to the north in Canada.
Before the middle of the 19th century, Irish immigrants from overseas came to build the railroads.
Canadian immigrants, especially French Canadians from Quebec province, began to come to the state before the Civil War and continued to come in large numbers in the early 1900s.
Smaller numbers of settlers came from Italy, Wales, Spain, and Poland to work in the mines, mills, and quarries of Vermont.

Stilwell, Lewis D. Migration from Vermont. Vol. 5. Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Historical Society, 1948. FHL book 974.3 W2s; film 873949 item 1 {WorldCat|5986084|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} This book includes a name and locality index and charts showing migration patterns of Vermonters to other parts of the United States before 1860.

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 '''The major port of entry to New England is Boston.''' See [[Massachusetts Online Genealogy Records|'''Massachusetts Online Genealogy Records'''.]]
 === Online Resources ===
-*'''1500s-1900s''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7486/?arrival=_vermont-usa_48&count=50 All U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s] at Ancestry - index only ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10017/passenger-immigration-lists-1500-1900?s=1&formId=pili&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar MyHeritage]''; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
+*'''1500s-1900s''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7486/?arrival=_vermont-usa_48&count=50 All U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s] at Ancestry; index only ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10017/passenger-immigration-lists-1500-1900?s=1&formId=pili&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar MyHeritage]''; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*'''1894-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2185932|United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954}} at FamilySearch; index & images - [[United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
+*'''1795-1925''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1174 U.S. Passport Applications for Vermont, 1795-1925] at Ancestry; index & images ($)
-*'''1895-1924''' {{RecordSearch|2185163|Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1924}} at FamilySearch; index & images - [[Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
+*'''1894-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2185932|United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1894-1954 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-*'''1895-1924''' {{RecordSearch|3499160|Vermont, Passenger Lists, 1895-1924}} at FamilySearch; index & images - [[Vermont, Passenger Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
+*'''1895-1924''' [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2185163 Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1924] at FamilySearch - [[Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-*'''1895-1960''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1075/ U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960] at Ancestry - index & images ($), years vary by location
+*'''1895-1924''' {{RecordSearch|3499160|Vermont, Passenger Lists, 1895-1924}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont, Passenger Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-*'''1895-1956''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10942/united-states-border-crossings-from-canada-1895-1956?s=1&formId=collection_10942:searchFormDef&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=master,immigration&p=1&qevents-event1=Event+et.any+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar&qevents=List United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956] at MyHeritage - index & images ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
+*'''1895-1956''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10942/united-states-border-crossings-from-canada-1895-1956?s=1&formId=collection_10942:searchFormDef&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=master,immigration&p=1&qevents-event1=Event+et.any+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar&qevents=List United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956] at MyHeritage; index & images ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*'''1911-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2072112|United States, New England Passenger and Crew Lists, 1911-1954}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, New England Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
+*'''1911-1954''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2072112 United States, New England Passenger and Crew Lists, 1911-1954] at FamilySearch - [[United States, New England Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=united%20states%2c%20passenger%20and%20crew%20lists&datasettitle=new%20england%20passenger%20and%20crew%20lists&sid=999 United States, Passenger and Crew Lists - New England Passenger And Crew Lists]  at Findmypast; index & images ($)
+*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=united%20states%2c%20passenger%20and%20crew%20lists&datasettitle=new%20england%20passenger%20and%20crew%20lists&sid=999 United States, Passenger and Crew Lists - New England Passenger And Crew Lists]  at FindMyPast; index & images ($)
 ====Cultural Groups====
-*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49091/ British Aliens in the United States During the War of 1812], e-book
+*'''1920-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10924/germany-bremen-emigration-lists-1920-1939?s=1&formId=collection_10924:searchFormDef&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=master,immigration&p=1&qevents-event1=Event+et.any+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar&qevents=List Germany, Bremen Emigration Lists, 1920-1939] at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*'''1920-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10924/germany-bremen-emigration-lists-1920-1939?s=1&formId=collection_10924:searchFormDef&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=master,immigration&p=1&qevents-event1=Event+et.any+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar&qevents=List Germany, Bremen Emigration Lists, 1920-1939] at MyHeritage - index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
+*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10019/germans-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Germans Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10019/germans-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Germans Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage - index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
+*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10030/italians-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili,immigration-norels&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Italians Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10030/italians-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili,immigration-norels&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Italians Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage - index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
+*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10029/russians-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili,immigration-norels&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Russians Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage; index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10029/russians-immigrating-to-the-united-states?s=1&formId=immigration-norels&formMode=1&useTranslation=1&exactSearch=&action=query&initialFormIds=immigration,pili,immigration-norels&p=1&qimmigration=Event+et.immigration+ep.Vermont+epmo.similar Russians Immigrating to the United States] at MyHeritage - index only ($); includes those with Destination of Vermont
-==== Passport Records Online  ====
-*'''1795-1925''' {{RecordSearch|2185145|United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[United States, Passport Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
-*'''1795-1925''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1174 U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925] Index and images, at Ancestry ($)
-===Offices to Contact===
-Although many records are included in the online records listed above, there are other records available through these archives and offices. For example, there are many minor ports that have not yet been digitized. There are also records for more recent time periods. For privacy reasons, some records can only be accessed after providing proof that your ancestor is now deceased.
-====National Archives and Records Administration====
-*The [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/overview '''National Archives (NARA)'''] has immigration records for arrivals to the United States from foreign ports between approximately 1820 and 1982. The records are arranged by [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/passenger-arrival.html#https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/passenger-arrival.html#where '''Port of Arrival (See Part 5).''']
-:*You may do research in immigration records in person at the National Archives Building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001.
-*Some [https://www.archives.gov/locations '''National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regional facilities'''] have selected immigration records; call to verify their availability or check the online Microfilm Catalog.
-*Libraries with large genealogical collections, such as the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah'''] and the [https://acpl-cms.wise.oclc.org/genealogy '''Allen County Piblic Library'''] also have selected NARA microfilm publications.
-:*Order copies of passenger arrival records with [https://www.archives.gov/files/forms/pdf/natf-81.pdf '''NATF Form 81'''.]
-====U.S. Citizenship and and Immigration Services Genealogy Program====
-The [https://www.uscis.gov/records/genealogy '''USCIS Genealogy Program'''] is a fee-for-service program that provides researchers with timely access to historical immigration and naturalization records of deceased immigrants. If the immigrant was born less than 100 years ago, you will also need to provide proof of his/her death.
-=====Immigration Records Available=====
-*[https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/historical-record-series/a-files-numbered-below-8-million '''A-Files:'''] Immigrant Files, (A-Files) are the individual alien case files, which became the official file for all immigration records created or consolidated since April 1, 1944.
-*[https://www.uscis.gov/records/genealogy/historical-record-series/alien-registration-forms-on-microfilm-1940-1944 '''Alien Registration Forms (AR-2s):'''] Alien Registration Forms (Form AR-2) are copies of approximately 5.5 million Alien Registration Forms completed by all aliens age 14 and older, residing in or entering the United States between August 1, 1940 and March 31, 1944.
-*[https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/historical-record-series/registry-files-march-2-1929-march-31-1944''' Registry Files:'''] Registry Files are records, which document the creation of immigrant arrival records for persons who entered the United States prior to July 1, 1924, and for whom no arrival record could later be found.
-*[https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/genealogy/historical-record-series/visa-files-july-1-1924-march-31-1944'''Visa Files:'''] Visa Files are original arrival records of immigrants admitted for permanent residence under provisions of the Immigration Act of 1924.<ref>"Genealogy", at USCIS, https://www.uscis.gov/records/genealogy, accessed 26 March 2021.</ref>
-=====Requesting a Record=====
-*[https://genealogy.uscis.dhs.gov/ '''Web Request Page'''] allows you to request a records, pay fees, and upload supporting documents (proof of death).
-*[https://www.uscis.gov/records/genealogy/genealogical-records-help/record-requests-frequently-asked-questions '''Record Requests Frequently Asked Questions''']
-==Finding Town of Origin==
-Records in the countries emigrated from are kept on the local level. You must first identify the '''name of the town''' where your ancestors lived to access those records. If you do not yet know the name of the town of your ancestor's birth, there are well-known strategies for a thorough hunt for it.
-*[[U. S. Immigration Records: Finding the Town of Origin|'''U. S. Immigration Records: Finding the Town of Origin''']]
 ==Background==
-*In 1666, '''French''' settlers erected Fort Sainte Anne on Isle La Motte, the first European settlement in Vermont.
-*In 1690, a group of '''Dutch-British''' settlers from Albany established a settlement and trading post at Chimney Point.
-*The first permanent '''English''' settlement was established in 1724 with the construction of Fort Dummer.
 *Colonial settlers of Vermont generally came from [[New Hampshire Genealogy|New Hampshire]], [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]], [[New York Genealogy|New York]], [[Connecticut, United States Genealogy|Connecticut]], and [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island]].
 *During the early years of statehood until about 1808, settlers continued to come to Vermont from southern New England, but by the 1830s many Vermonters had left for developing cities in the south or for new farmlands to the west in the United States or to the north in Canada.
 *Before the middle of the 19th century, '''Irish''' immigrants from overseas came to build the railroads.
 *Canadian immigrants, especially '''French Canadians''' from Quebec province, began to come to the state before the Civil War and continued to come in large numbers in the early 1900s.
-*Beginning in the mid-19th century, Vermont industries attracted numerous '''Irish, Scots-Irish and Italian immigrants'''. Many of the immigrants migrated to Barre, where the men worked as stonecutters of granite, for which there was a national market. Many Italian and Scottish women operated boarding houses to support their families.<ref>"Vermont", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont, accessed 7 April 2021.</ref>
+*Smaller numbers of settlers came from '''Italy, Wales, Spain, and Poland''' to work in the mines, mills, and quarries of Vermont.
-==Immigration Records==
-'''Immigration''' refers to people coming into a country. '''Emigration''' refers to people leaving a country to go to another.  Immigration records usually take the form of ship's '''passenger lists''' collected at the port of entry. See [[Vermont Emigration and Immigration#Online Resources|'''Online Resources'''.]]
-===What can I find in them?===
-====[[Vermont Emigration and Immigration #Online Resources|Information in Passenger Lists]]====
-*'''Before 1820''' - Passenger lists before 1820 included '''name, departure information and arrival details'''.  The names of wives and children were often not included.
-*'''1820-1891''' - Customs Passenger Lists between 1820 and 1891 asked for '''each immigrant’s name, their age, their sex, their occupation, and their country of origin''', but not the city or town of origin.
-*'''1891-1954''' - Information given on passenger lists from 1891 to 1954 included:
-**name, age, sex,
-**nationality, occupation, marital status,
-**last residence, final destination in the U.S.,
-**whether they had been to the U.S. before (and if so, when, where and how long),
-**if joining a relative, who this person was, where they lived, and their relationship,
-**whether able to read and write,
-**whether in possession of a train ticket to their final destination, who paid for the passage,
-**amount of money the immigrant had in their possession,
-**whether the passenger had ever been in prison, a poorhouse, or in an institution for the insane,
-**whether the passenger was a polygamist,
-**and immigrant's state of health.
-*'''1906--'''  - In 1906, the '''physical description and place of birth''' were included, and a year later, the '''name and address of the passenger’s closest living relative in the country of origin''' was included.
-====[[Vermont Emigration and Immigration#Passport Records Online|Information in Passports]]  ====
-Over the years, passports and passport applications contained different amounts of information about the passport applicant. The first passports that are available begin in 1795. These usually contained the individual's name, description of individual, and age. More information was required on later passport applications, such as:
-*Birthplace
-*Birth date
-*Naturalization information
-*Arrival information, if foreign born
-==In-country Migration==
+*Stilwell, Lewis D. ''Migration from Vermont. ''Vol. 5. Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Historical Society, 1948. {{FHL|209992|item|disp=FHL book 974.3 W2s; film 873949 item 1}} {WorldCat|5986084|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} This book includes a name and locality index and charts showing migration patterns of Vermonters to other parts of the United States before 1860.
-*[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/537/nehgs-nexus-new-england-across-the-united-states NEHGS NEXUS: New England Across the United States] at American Ancestors - index & images ($)
-===Vermont Migration Routes===
-[[Chambly Canal]]{{·}} [[Champlain Canal]]{{·}} [[Connecticut River]]{{·}} [[Erie Canal]]{{·}} [[Hudson River]]{{·}} [[Lake Champlain]]
-==For Further Reading==
-The FamilySearch Library has additional sources listed in their catalog:
-*{{FSC|United States, Vermont - Emigration and immigration|subject|subject-id=1959993381|disp=United States, Vermont - Emigration and immigration}}
-*{{FSC|United States, Vermont - Minorities|subject|subject-id=2007620590|disp=United States, Vermont - Minorities}}
-==References==
-<references/>
 {{Vermont2|Vermont}}
 [[Category:Vermont, United States]][[Category:United States Emigration and Immigration|1]]